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State orders nursing home residents to relocate due to safety risks
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health shut down Mountain View Care Center in Scranton Friday evening. Communications Director Barry Ciccocioppo released a statement regarding the relocation of residents saying:. Mt. View Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently in an emergency relocation process due to the risk...
Charges filed in animal hoarding situation in Lackawanna County
One person was taken into custody last night after dozens of animals were found inside a home in Lackawanna County. Animal control responded to reports of animal hoarding along Meylert Avenue in Scranton around 5 p.m. 26 cats and two dogs were removed from the property. Seven puppies were removed from that same house last week. The house in Scranton has been condemned.
New Scranton park dedicated to former mayor
SCRANTON, Pa. — A park in Lackawanna County was officially dedicated to a former mayor on Friday. The park on the corner of Linden Street and Wyoming Avenue was officially dedicated as Christopher A. Doherty Park. Doherty served as the mayor of Scranton for twelve years, from 2002 to...
Emergency operations hub in the works in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton is looking to create a new city-based emergency operations center and training facility. The proposed idea has been in the works for a little more than two years, and the city is looking at land owned by the Lackawanna Career Technology Center Scranton is planning to […]
Scranton sets public pool hours for the summer
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The city of Scranton has announced additional pool openings and expanded hours for the summer of 2024. “We’re looking forward to a great summer of recreation for Scranton families,” Mayor Paige Cognetti said in a press release. “We are investing in and reinventing many of our parks and pools, and we look forward to a productive summer working on Weston Field, Connell Park, and the Nay Aug pool complex.”
Lackawanna County Heritage Fair kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Heritage Fair is happening for the fourth year in a row. Thursday is day one of the four day heritage fair up on the mountain and organizers are expecting this year to be a good one all around. Food, games, rides, and more, all at the Lackawanna […]
Preparing for the Stars Health Fair Clinic in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Organizers are preparing for the second Stars Health Fair clinic at McNichols Plaza Elementary School in Scranton. The clinic will offer free screenings, covid boosters, and provide insurance information to those in underserved communities. The fair will be held on June 5 from 4 to 6...
City of Scranton launches pothole reporting website
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton announced they have launched a new pothole reporting system. According to city officials, they launched a new strategy to help the Department of Public Works log and prioritize throughout the city. Officials say the submission will help locate the pothole, process the request, and provide the […]
Decontamination exercise at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Being proactive in taking care of our veterans was the mission at the VA Medical Center. Multiple agencies came together at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center this morning to practice a decontamination scenario. They say it’s all a part of being ready to treat our veterans in a time of […]
Kids lend a helping hand planting flowers at new park in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A park in Scranton got a colorful upgrade Wednesday ahead of its dedication ceremony. It was all thanks to a few students from the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Kids from kindergarten through 4th grade planted about 2,000 flowers in the park...
Getting the word out when disaster strikes
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Disasters like flash flooding, gas leaks, and tornadoes have impacted northeastern and central Pennsylvania, and it's important that those in charge know what to do when it's needed most. "People are going over 100 percent of their capabilities. It's more of a life safety factor...
Lane restrictions next week on I-81 in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. PennDOT announced on Friday that there will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound beginning Monday, June 3, as follows:. • Interstate 81 northbound in Luzerne County from Exit 165 (Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre) to Exit 180 (Moosic) in for shoulder...
Factoryville faces EMS crisis: Local ambulance service on brink of closure
FACTORYVILLE, WYOMING COUNTY(WOLF) — Factoryville Ambulance is pending closure, which will impact many locals. The next closest ambulances would be coming from miles away. This is due to the lack of volunteers and funding as well as poor insurance payments to the ambulance. Thursday night a meeting was held...
American Federation of Teachers president tours Scranton school
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Today the National President of the American Federation of Teachers union toured an elementary school in Scranton to highlight their new campaign to help kids. A major point of the campaign is literacy, and the Scranton School District is working with the AFT to...
Wilkes-Barre to look at new parking ordinance for downtown events
WILKES-BARRE — Several people who were ticketed or warned on Friday regarding parking on Public Square may soon get some good news. With Friday’s Cruzin’ the Square return to Public Square from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown said he and his administrative team will look at a city ordinance that bans parking on Public Square 24 hours out from a downtown event.
Mayor Brown announces opening of Keystone Mission’s overnight shelter
WILKES-BARRE — On behalf of Keystone Mission, Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown on Friday announced the upcoming opening of the organization’s overnight shelter, at its Wilkes-Barre Innovation Center for Homeless and Poverty. The center is located at 90 East Union St., and the opening ceremony is scheduled...
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