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Irem Shrine Circus underway in Dallas
DALLAS TWP., LUZENRE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s the show that families in the community look forward to, the Irem Shrine Circus. The fun brings everyone together to raise money for children in need. “It’s a whole complete 90-minute show. There will be hula-hoop artists, aerial stars, and the costume quick-change people. Also, an illusion act […]
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 […]
PennDOT unveils plans to replace Pittston area bridges
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A three-year plan was unveiled on Wednesday night for two century-old bridges that connect Pittston and West Pittston in Luzerne County. "When you look at everything as a whole, the best solution was to replace both bridges generally where they're at right now," said Tim Benner, engineer.
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 […]
First responders voice concerns over Nanticoke bridge weight limit
NANTICOKE, Pa. — New weight restrictions are in effect for the bridge that crosses the Susquehanna River between the city of Nanticoke and the West Nanticoke section of Plymouth Township. Safety concerns prompted Luzerne County to lower the weight limit from 15 tons to five tons. That means emergency...
Lackawanna County shutting down it's health department
Lackawanna County is closing down its fledgling health department and redirecting resources to reinvent the way it serves vulnerable children and families. County Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Matt McGloin announced Thursday sweeping changes designed to keep more families out of the child welfare system and relieve pressure on the county’s embattled and understaffed Office of Youth and Family Services. The new approach should also save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars in the long run, they said. Health department employees, about 26 in total, will have an opportunity to express interest in serving the county in other capacities. Those laid off and not retained will be paid through May 21 and maintain benefits through the end of the month.
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.
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 […]
Luzerne County will partially certify April 23 primary results, minus contested race
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County is proceeding with partial certification of the April 23 primary election results so the approval of other vote tallies is not held up due to pending litigation in the Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District.
Stroke Survivor Shares his Story for Stroke Awareness Month
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — “It was such a severe issue he had, that it almost fell under the radar,” says Dr. Gregory Weiner, a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. In December 2023, 64-year-old Michael Gramigna was home in Scranton, trying to call his dog, and...
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