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Deutsch Institute raising funds for repairs
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A NEPA non-profit that has helped people with physical and intellectual disabilities for decades. Now, it needs some help of its own after devastation struck its facility. A setback from Mother Nature isn’t stopping the Deutsch Institute from expanding in Lackawanna County. This building in Robinson Park on Scranton’s East Mountain […]
Archery Fest at Montage
Ready, aim, fireFor the 2nd year in a row archers from around the country have made their way to the hills of Montage mountain for archery fest. Greg Gondella, Archery Festival director says , “We have, full festival event. We have Vendor Village, we have novelty shots for prizes. We have four courses for all ability levels and a competition course. “
Luzerne County man accused of shooting at occupied vehicle
EXETER, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Luzerne County man was arrested after allegedly firing a shot into an occupied vehicle. Police arrested Edward James Wasko, 37, of Wyoming on several charges following an investigation into a reported shooting in the borough of Exeter. On May 8, officers with the...
Howard J. Grossman: Comprehensive planning and the future
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Are you familiar with the comprehensive plan for Luzerne and Lackawanna counties?. If not, learn about the June, 2021 plan for these counties. Noteworthy is the timing, because COVID-19 was amazingly present during the time when this 147-page report was finished. Public hearings were held in each county as well as a listing of priorities and many topics discussed during the planning process.
Luzerne County’s new Government Study Commission to hold organizational meeting Monday
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The seven citizens voters selected to study Luzerne County’s government structure will take the oath of office and meet for the first time to organize Monday night. According to an online posting, the oath for new Government Study Commission members...
Sale of Luzerne’s Lamplight
Forty years ago, Gene and Linda Merlino took a leap, bought a building dating from 1890 in Lake Luzerne and turned it into the Lamplight Inn Bed & Breakfast. “It was a total whim,” says Linda. “We were talking about making a change in our lives. We were going to bed & breakfasts and said ‘this looks like fun.’ Then we found the building. Neither one of us had a background” in hospitality.
Parking and traffic restrictions will be in place for the Scranton Armed Forces Day Parade
SCRANTON, Pa. — A parade to honor those in our area in the armed services will affect traffic in Scranton this weekend. The Northeast Pennsylvania Armed Forces Day Parade steps off in downtown Scranton at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. Before the parade, the Heroes of All Kinds...
Wilkes-Barre City Police Department holds law enforcement memorial service
The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Coffay, hosted its law enforcement memorial service, on Friday in front of its headquarters on 15 N. Washington St. The guest speaker was Luzerne County District Judge Thomas Malloy. A roll call was held for members of the WBPD...
Adaptive bikes distributed to kids
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — With the end of the school year on the horizon. Students across our area will soon be spending a lot more time outside. To make sure everyone can get out, adaptive bikes were given to families in Luzerne County. Eight adaptive bikes were distributed on Thursday at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School Stadium in Plains Township.
Monroe County contractor charged with home improvement fraud
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A Monroe County man was charged with home improvement fraud charges on Wednesday after taking payments worth thousands and not completing construction work. Garry Dobson of Jim Thorpe was hired by a couple to construct an addition to a home in Cresco in June 2022....
Bergen Logistics closing down, 100 employees affected
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A business in Wilkes-Barre will be closing its doors in the coming months. According to a notice from the state Department of Labor and Industry's, Bergen Logistics on Hanover Street will be closing. 100 employees are said to be affected. The closure is slated...
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