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Police: Juvenile stabbed with fork
Benton, Pa. — A man stabbed a teenager under the chin with a fork during a fight in Sullivan County. Dakota Micah Harrison, 20, of Prince George, Va. attacked two teens at the Red Rock Job Corp, 48 Mountain Springs Road, Trooper Ronald Barrett said. Harrison believed the two took his phone and belongings, according to Barrett. Harrison was allegedly seen in surveillance video following one of the victims after...
Remembering our fallen heroes in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Pa. — Memorial Day is a time to remember and pay respect to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. That's exactly what people did all throughout Sullivan County. "We don't want to forget these veterans. They've sacrificed and served our country,...
Woman allegedly found with meth after retail theft
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a woman after she was allegedly found with various amounts of drugs after committing retail theft at Wegmans. The Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department says they arrested 46-year-old Erin Mclaughlin-Evers, of Harveys Lake after she was stopped for shoplifting. Officers said while arresting Mclaughlin-Evers, she was found with […]
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit part of Pennsylvania Monday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 12:06 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 1 p.m. for Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Tioga, Sullivan, Union, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Dauphin and Lebanon counties. The storms are expected to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind...
Tunkhannock student living life to the fullest
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager from Tunkhannock is not allowing his visual impairment to stop him from living his life to the fullest. Aidan Holman is an 18-year-old junior at Tunkhannock area high school. He was left blind after a surgical procedure. “Due to an accident, yeah, brain tumor, during a brain tumor […]
Annual Fire Company Parade kicks off in Sweet Valley
SWEET VALLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Annual Memorial Day Parade in Sweet Valley marched through the streets Monday afternoon. “We had a lot of different participants in the parade, from local businesses, little leagues, high schools, different churches as well,” said Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Stan Davis. The parade that […]
Memorial Day observance in Lycoming County
MUNCY, Pa. — Dozens of people lined East Mechanic Street in Muncy for the borough's annual Memorial Day parade. This is the third year for the parade, following a break during the pandemic. When Bill Scott joined the Muncy borough council, he wanted to bring back the show of support for the fallen.
Decades of honoring heroes in West Wyoming
WEST WYOMING, Pa. — For Decades Rita Galenty of West Wyoming has come to this corner to watch the Memorial Day Parade through her neighborhood. "I always come to the parade because I'm one of 13 children. And I had 10 brothers, two sisters, nine brothers were servicemen. And I come to honor them and to all the servicemen you know," said Rita Galenty, West Wyoming.
West Side Honors Fallen Soldiers
KINGSTON BOROUGH, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Across the nation, millions observe Memorial Day, honoring the brave servicemen and women who lost their lives while fighting for continued freedom. To commemorate lives lost, communities west of the Susquehanna River hosted their annual West Side Veterans Memorial Day Parade. “It’s to...
Memorial Day Service kicked off in Hunlock Creek
HUNLOCK CREEK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Memorial Day service was held at the Oakdale Memorial Cemetery. A firing squad, trumpet players, and a flag-raising were part of the opening ceremony. A lecture was given by members of the Oakdale Independent Community Church on god and country. “It’s a very important holiday for kids to […]
One dead after a fatal DUI crash in Carbon County
MAHONING TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police say one person is dead after a fatal crash Friday evening involving alcohol. According to the Lehigh Valley Coroner Office, 36-year-old Trevor Hunsicker, of Kingston, died at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest due to traumatic injuries during the crash. His death has been ruled an accident. According to […]
PD: Traffic stop leads to stolen car arrest
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say a traffic stop found he was driving in a car stolen from New York City. The Hanover Township Police Department says they arrested Amadeo Batista-Damaso from East Orange, New Jersey after a traffic stop. Police said the car Batista-Damaso was driving had […]
Parade, ceremony mark Memorial Day in Hanover Twp.
HANOVER TWP. — Amvets Post 59 held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony Monday, drawing a large crowd to the lawn of Lyndwood Elementary School, where families, veterans and active duty military paid their respects to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The procession began...
Siblings take top honors in Old Fort 5-Mile Run
FORTY FORT – Just last week, Dave Bass was talking about how the Old Fort 5 Mile Run is a family-orientated race for many of its participants. Bass, who helped organize this year’s race, pointed out that many runners come out each Memorial Day and run the event as a family. Some have been doing it for generations.
Nearly 20 arrest warrants issued in Luzerne County drug sweep
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators served nearly 20 arrest warrants throughout Luzerne County Thursday morning. On Thursday the Kingston Police Special Investigation Unit and the Luzerne County Drug Task Force served nearly 20 arrest warrants across Luzerne County. Chief Richard Kotchik of the Kingston Police Department stated the arrests are the result of a […]
Lycoming County teen reopens ice cream stand
MUNCY, Pa. — Kaydins Kones sits on Route 220 in Muncy Township. It was formerly Cody's Creamery. Kaydins Osman, a sophomore at Hughesville Senior High School, decided to reopen the ice cream stand after hearing the Reed family would not be opening again this year. "We wanted to keep...
Susquehanna Solstice Festival to feature artists, musicians, more
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. In the early 1790s, a group of refugees fled the French Revolution and founded a community along the banks of the Susquehanna River. Today the historic site is known as French Azilum. Located near Towanda in Bradford County, its address of...
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