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Construction on I-81 continues in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another morning and afternoon on I-81 South filled with traffic as construction continues. The reason for the high volume of traffic on I-81 during the morning & afternoon commute is because of lane restrictions for shoulder cutting. What’s being shown now is footage from earlier in the afternoon that started bubbling […]
Couple charged with raping preschooler in their Lancaster County home
A Lancaster County mother and father are charged with raping a child for years, more than a decade ago, starting at age 4, police said in court documents. John Dehart, 56, of Camano Island, Washington, and Sarah Miller, 34, of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, took their clothing off and forced the child to perform sex acts with Miller, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by East Hempfield Township police. The child was related to the couple.
Clean-up underway after Ashley fire
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cleanup process is underway after a fire in Luzerne County. Flames broke out above the American Legion Club in Ashley Wednesday, causing extensive water damage to the establishment. On Thursday, some members of the club gathered to assess the damage and figure out a game plan. They’re trying to […]
Portion of South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre to close for block party Saturday
WILKES-BARRE — South Main Street will be closed between South Street and Northampton Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday during Main Street Arts Fest Block Party, the city announced Thursday. There will be access to the University Center on Main (UCOM) garage at 148 S. Main St.
PD: Infant reported dead at Red Roof Inn Plains Twp.
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County District Attorney is investigating the death of an infant at the Red Roof Inn in Plains Township. Officers were called for a reported unresponsive infant around 7:52 a.m. Tuesday at the Red Roof Inn in Plains Township. An officer with the Plains Township Police Department stated […]
New books on the block in Wilkes-Barre book drive
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Inmates at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility are getting some new reads thanks to some generous community donations. The Leadership Northeast Core 2024 class and Dress for Success Luzerne County hosted their New Books on the Block Book Drive. Truckloads of books were brought in and unloaded Thursday morning. Founder […]
Patriots Cove prepares for busy May
NOXEN TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Tucked away in Noxen Township lies 18 scenic acres covered in flags and war memorials. Many call it “The Cove.” “Patriots Cove is a place of healing, a place of purpose for injured, ill, and end-of-life veterans, first responders, and their caregivers,” explained Jeff Swire. Co-founder and President Jeff Swire […]
Kirby Park to receive ADA-friendly upgrades for its 100th anniversary celebration
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Kirby Park in Luzerne County and Wilkes Barre City Mayor George Brown has announced plans to update the area. Some of the projects planned include building a new maintenance facility, new walkways to be able to access not...
Tim McGraw ‘Standing Room Only Tour’: Where to get last-minute tickets to this weekend’s concert
Country music superstar Tim McGraw will bring his “Standing Room Only Tour” to Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. The “Live Like You Were Dying” and “I Like It, I Love It” singer will get support from CMA award, ACM award, CMT award and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Carly Pearce.
Can you swim at Seven Tubs nature area?
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven Tubs Recreation Area has been visited by many for decades. The question remains, are you allowed to swim at Seven Tubs? The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), recently announced the reopening of Seven Tubs on April 5 after being closed last year for a $1.5 […]
Man allegedly steals alcohol from Sheetz
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested an underage drinker for allegedly stealing alcohol from Sheetz. According to Plains Township Police, on May 5 officers were called to Sheetz on State Route 315 for a reported theft. Through further investigation, police are charging Tristan Aloe, 20, of Avoca with retail theft after he allegedly […]
Greek Food Festival kicks off in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you’re in the mood for delicious Greek food, this is the week for you. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on East Ross Street in Wilkes-Barre is holding its Greek Food Festival Wednesday through Friday. The Luzerne County church has been around for over 100 years, and they hold this […]
Car dealer allegedly scammed customers
Berwick, Pa. — A local car dealer is in trouble after a state police audit reportedly showed he'd stolen money from multiple customers to pay his own debts. George Garrison, owner of Penn Motors, 701 W. Front St., admitted he hadn't sent in payments and fees to PennDOT for vehicles his customers bought because he needed that money for personal use, police say. According to charges filed by Trp. Bruce...
Luzerne County Bar Association Charitable Foundationdonates $1,000 to Freeland YMCA
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Freeland YMCA recently received a $1,000 grant from the Luzerne County Bar Association Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to subsidize enrollment fees for the Preschool and Basketball Programs for under resourced children in the community. Shown from left are: Atty. Catherine R. O’Donnell, Foundation President; Mandie Hendricks, Freeland YMCA; Girard J. Mecadon, Foundation Vice President; Cheryl Sobeski-Reedy, Bar Association President; Joanna Bryn Smith, Foundation Board Member.
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