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WB’s Farmers Market set to return June 20
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Wilkes-Barre’s Farmers Market will return to Public Square for its 2024 season Thursday, June 20. Vendor stands will open at 10 a.m. and Mayor George Brown will officially open the market at 11:30 a.m. The Farmers Market will continue every...
Sullivan County man arrested in $229k home improvement fraud investigation
SULLIVAN CO. (WOLF) — A Sullivan County man was arrested on home improvement fraud charges by Pennsylvania State Police. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on May 31, David Hewitt, 37, of Eagles Mere, was arrested on three charges of home improvement fraud. Troopers say Hewitt was paid by three...
St. Luke’s is here to help with your weight loss journey
PA live! (WBRE) — Director of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery at the Monroe Campus Dr. Ikemefuna Akusoba from the Weight Management Division. St. Luke’s University Health Network talks to us about:. Weight loss is a huge topic these days. Tell us about the new medications and how they...
100 years — hot dog!
WILKES-BARRE — Call it whatever you like: Coney, wiener, frankfurter, red hot — or as most Northeast Pennsylvanians know it, a hot dog. Abe’s Hot Dogs, 210 Barney St., Wilkes-Barre has been serving up the household staple for 100 years, and enjoyed the milestone with a celebration of their own on Saturday.
Pa. police help arrest juvenile fugitive wanted in NJ
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Law enforcement says they arrested a juvenile who was a wanted fugitive in New Jersey. On Wednesday Hanover Township Police helped members of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrest a wanted male juvenile at the Marion Terrace Apartments in Hanover Township. The boy from Newark New Jersey was taken […]
Edwardsville's 10th annual Pierogi Festival unites community and boosts small businesses
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Happening throughout the weekend--the 10th annual Pierogi Festival in Edwardsville. The festival is taking place at John Hopkins Memorial park from noon to 10 p-m each day. Guests can come for the pierogi cookoff, vendors, rides, games, and a lot of food. Dan McDonough:...
Olszewksi, Kacvinsky win McCarthy tourney
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. John Olzsewski and Frank Kacvinsky combined to win the McCarthy Tournament on Sunday at the Wyoming Valley Country Club in Hanover Township. The shootout champs was the team of Bob Selig and Gary Olsen. Mark Jarolen and Dan Kovalski were runners-up.
Two wanted in immigration scam, at least 11 victims reported
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office is searching for two individuals wanted for scamming people seeking immigration assistance. Daniel Martinez also known as Hector Martinez presented himself as an immigration attorney to multiple people in Wilkes-Barre seeking immigration assistance, according to the District Attorney's office.
Three receive confirmation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dallas recently celebrated the Rite of Confirmation for three members who completed a two-year course of study in preparation. New confirmands Nadia Definnis of Isle of Palm, S.C., a student at Wando High School; Nathaniel Linnen of Dallas, a student at Dallas High School, and Sora Miller of Nanticoke, a student at Greater Nanticoke Area High School, are now voting members of the congregation. The Rev. Charles H. Grube, pastor of St. Paul’s, conducted the ceremony. Seen following the Rite of Confirmation service are, from left: Sora Miller, Nathaniel Linnen, Rev. Charles Grube, and Nadia Definnis.
Cervine Ceramics | Check It Out with Chelsea
LA PLUME, Pa. — Making something out of nothing is what drew Amy Denmon to the world of ceramics while studying at Keystone College. "I started in art education because I have always been surrounded by the arts, but growing up on a farm, we created something out of nothing. So, when I took my first pottery class, I was like,' I can continue to make something out of nothing. I can play with mud all day. This is fabulous,'" Denmon said.
Beyond the Byline: Please obey Paul Miller’s Law
WILKES-BARRE — The fist time I met Eileen Miller, she stood before hundreds of students at the Greater Nanticoke High School and told the story of how her life was forever changed on July 5, 2010, when her son, Paul Jr., was killed in a crash caused by a distracted driver.
Sterling parkade and 20 other projects on American Rescue Plan completion extension list
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Continuing a trend in recent months, Luzerne County Council is set to vote Thursday on 21 requests for more time to complete American Rescue Plan-funded projects, including a parkade at the former Hotel Sterling site in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Council had awarded...
Region’s 3 Penn State branch campuses to transition to 1 chancellor
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The region’s three Penn State branch campuses will soon be under the leadership of a single chancellor, according to a news release from the university. Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Penn State Hazleton and Penn State Scranton will be led by current...
Pierogi festival set to kick off in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Luzerne County, a festival that revolves around an area staple is set to begin. The Edwardsville Pierogi Festival kicks off Friday at John J. Hopkins Memorial Park. The festival runs for two days and features dozens of local food and craft vendors, rides, and games. On Saturday, PA live! […]
Celebrating the Champs
For their final walk onto Tambur field for the season the Misericordia baseball teas comes home division 3 national champions. A big crowd greeted the team after winning the programs first ever title yesterday. Pete Egbert, Misericordia Manager says, “Really unbelievable. I mean, you know, I don't know how many...
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