FOOD & DRINK
Most fishing limits being lifted at Poconos lake ahead of dam replacement, but mind the explosives threat
Anglers can get their fill of several species of sportfish at a Pocono Mountains lake as most limits are lifted starting April 6, ahead of a dam replacement that will require a complete lake drawdown set for later this year. Once the drawdown begins at Tobyhanna Lake in Tobyhanna State...
Kielbasi shop busy ahead of Easter in Lackawanna County
SIMPSON, Pa. — Rings of kielbasi hang inside the smoker at Oprisko Kielbasa near Simpson. Owner Dave Rupp says the smoked meat is a hot commodity, especially ahead of Easter, and they need to make sure they have enough for customers. "We started the day after the Super Bowl,...
Customers crazy for kielbasa in Lackawanna County
SIMPSON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Oprisko Kielbasa in Lackawanna County has also been bustling with business ahead of the holiday. The store in Simpson is known for its traditional smoked kielbasa. The owners say around the holidays they serve about 600 pounds of sausage. Shoppers were in and out all afternoon. The owner and his […]
Lackawanna County business hosting a fundraiser to help the animals
DUNMORE, Pa. — A donation box sits between a washer and dryer at Dunmore Appliance. The business is hosting a fundraiser to collect supplies for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. The washer and dryer were donated by the manufacturer to go to the shelter along with whatever is donated. "It's...
Ice cream served, fire house helped
Ice Cream Rescue is a concession stand with a cause. “I like to think I'm saving lives one scoop at a time," said Gregory Davis, co-owner of the truck. Davis drove his ice cream truck from Waverly, New York, to scoop, blend and top frozen treats in Lackawanna County until Saturday to support the Jessup Hose Company.
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