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Team USA teenager
Ever since she picked up a basketball Faith Pavalonis has excelled at the game. The Wilkes Barre Clutch player is one of the best 13 year olds in the area. Faith Pavalonis, TEAM USA(Riverside) says, “ I just love the game overall. Like, I'm really aggressive. I just like getting my body into this ball. With you guys going up on my shot, falling through. Everything about basketball is great. "
Hanover Township veteran to serve as first woman commander of AMVETS Post
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The AMVETS Post 59 in Hanover Township is a place for those to gather and a place for all who have served. One female veteran will be the first commander to make history there. "It's not what people think it is, it's not the old...
Luzerne County hospital had put newborn babies' lives at risk, state report says
HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The state Department of Health reported that a hospital in Luzerne County put newborn babies' lives in danger. According to the Department of Health, the report was the result of an "unannounced complaint investigation" conducted on Jan. 24 and 25 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton.
Flags retired with honor in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Elsewhere, another American Legion Post teamed up with local Boy Scouts and firefighters to assist with the final stages of worn and faded flags. A flag retirement ceremony was held Sunday at American Legion Post 558 in Plains Township. More than 1,000 unserviceable flags were donated or collected from […]
Police searching for missing Tamaqua man last seen in 2015
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — The Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers are searching for a man missing since Aug. 2015. According to police, Jesse Farber was last seen on Aug. 11, 2015. He told his girlfriend he was in a tree on Sharp Mountain behind Tamaqua Area High School and coyotes were after him.
Victims Resource Center holds first of two anniversary celebrations
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Victims Resource Center (VRC) celebrated its 50th anniversary on Tuesday night in the rotunda of the Luzerne County Courthouse. The event was the first of two that will recognize the 50th anniversary of the group’s founding. Originally established in 1974...
America coming to F.M. Kirby Center for Ride On Tour 2024
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The platinum-selling music group America is coming to the F.M. Kirby Center to celebrate their 54th anniversary with Ride On Tour 2024. The F.M. Kirby Center announced tickets will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14 and the show will be held on October 19 at 7:00 […]
Fundraiser held days after community pillar passes away
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fundraiser was held despite a tragic turn of events for a pillar of the community stricken with cancer. A huge crowd turned out today at “Tap at Humboldt Beer Depot” near Hazleton for what was billed as a “Bags for Bob Cornhole Tournament”. The benefit featuring a bake […]
Man dies after crash in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A Carbon County man is dead after leading police on a high-speed chase. Officials say they tried to pull over Matthew Stepp Thursday night in Franklin Township. Stepp refused to stop and led police on a chase into Towamensing Township. Officials say Stepp lost control...
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