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SCRANTON — The early action in Friday night’s district title game was something of a clash of styles: Scranton Prep’s explos
Scranton school directors voted 7-2 this week to authorize going after the former Penn Foster property at 925 Oak St. through legal action, agreeing to pay $2.2 million for the 85,000-square-foot building if the district cannot strike a deal with its current owner. The vote does not mean the purchase is final or that any taking has happened yet — it simply clears the district to pursue the acquisition if negotiations stall.
The art of remembrance: Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park. Ten years, $1.5 million, and countless hours of volunteer effort have gone into building the park on Kennedy Drive. It's projected to be completed in Spring 2027, but the park is open to the public now. PASNAP union...
Mid Valley School District Seeks to Intervene in Olyphant Data Center Lawsuit
Cooking at home or looking for heat-and-serve convenience? Schiel’s Family Markets has three holiday dinner options, starting with a $35 turkey grocery list that feeds 10. Feed 10 for $35: Schiel’s offers three ways to serve holiday dinner. A holiday table brings everyone together. Planning what goes on...
NEPA High School Football Playoffs: Dunmore Takes on Lakeland Live Tonight on WILK Newsradio
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Lackawanna Pro Bono marked 29 years of advancing equal access to justice at its 18th annual fundraising gala Thursday evening at the Scranton Cultural Center. Each year, Lackawanna Pro Bono honors community leaders for their service through the Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service...
Just off Interstate 81, in Scott Township, Dave Duchnik, owner of Duchnik's Auto Center, is trying to give his community some relief from gas prices that have reached near-record highs in recent months. "With the hard times everybody's having with the cost of living now, I don't feel that we...
Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) has received a $25,000 grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation through its 2026 Community Support Initiative. The grant will help MFHS maintain essential clinical and supportive services while navigating fluctuations in external funding and maintain continuity of care for the individuals and families who rely on MFHS services.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some unlikely faces were behind the counter at a local coffee shop on Friday: Officers with the Scranton Police Department. Officers served up brews at Bailey’s Cafe and Events in downtown Scranton. It’s all part of the second annual Coffee for a Cause event where first responders compete to see […]
EXETER, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A former church that served as a gathering place for generations is being planned as a new home for Luzerne County’s history. The Luzerne County Historical Society outlined plans Tuesday for a $5.5 million to $6 million museum, research library and community center at the former St. Cecilia’s Church. The project is expected to take about three years before the facility opens.
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Elizabethtown College women's volleyball team saw its season come to a close Thursday night, falling to Scranton, 3-0, in the Landmark Conference semifinals at the John Long Center. The Royals took the match by set scores of 25-21, 25-21 and 25-16. SeniorMarah Glenn closed out...
PITTSTON — Five years in business is certainly a milestone worth celebrating, but for Devan’s Diamonds, the occasion provided an o
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Flight delays are nothing out of the ordinary at airports across the country, but a nationwide ground stop that prevents planes from taking off is something most travelers never expect to experience. The rare disruption affected air travel nationwide Friday and left passengers at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport waiting for […]
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The annual Veterans Day assembly is something many people remember from their time in grade school, but one local school district’s program was put together by someone unexpected: a sixth-grade student. The assembly Mid Valley Elementary Center students attended on Friday was not an average assembly. In fact, the entire […]
