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10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, April 22-28
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 30 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $333,633. The average price per square foot was $191.
Honking for justice: Community demands answers in unsolved teen murders
A protest was held outside the Schuylkill County Courthouse in Pottsville for the two New Philadelphia teens who were murdered. Family and friends are demanding justice. This is yet another effort to get answers for their family, and the community to get answers surrounding their murder. Sounds of honking from...
These 3 Lehigh Valley establishments accused of liquor law violations
The state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement recently released its monthly report, alleging three Lehigh Valley establishments violated liquor laws. Licensees will have a chance to defend themselves against the citations before an administrative law judge, who may impose fines between $50 to $1,000 for minor violations, or up to $5,000 for more serious offenses. The judge may also ...
Boy, 3, remains in hospital after being hit by box truck in Palmerton
PALMERTON, Pa. - A three-year-old boy remains in the hospital after being hit by a box truck on April 25 in Palmerton, Carbon County, according to a GoFundMe page. Paramedics stabilized the boy before he was flown to the hospital, according to the GoFundMe page. The boy sustained injuries mostly...
Defendant in Hazleton fatal shooting waives hearing
WILKES-BARRE — A native from Dominican Republic charged in a shooting that turned deadly in Hazleton waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday. Jenndry Samuel Rodriguez Contreras, 22, address listed as Pine Street, Freeland, waived two counts each of third-degree murder and aggravated assault and a single count of criminal conspiracy to commit criminal homicide.
Police help rescue ducklings from storm drain
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Carbon County police report an office helped rescue a mother duck and her ducklings from a storm drain. On Tuesday, Weatherly Police were called for a traffic problem in the area of Hudsondale Street due to several ducklings and the mother duck stranded in the roadway. Officer Michael Eyer responded […]
Pen Argyl Area High School prom 2024 (PHOTOS)
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LANTA’s New Solar-Powered Bus Shelters Benefit Riders
About 40 new bus shelters have been installed by LANTA since January 2022, with 11 more scheduled to be installed by the end of this year. The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) announced the completion of part of its plan to install dozens of new bus shelters throughout the Lehigh Valley. About 40 new bus shelters have been installed since January 2022, with 11 more scheduled to be installed by the end of this year.
Search for wanted man in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Luzerne County say they are searching for a man wanted for alleged forgery violations. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, Jose Mejia-Mejia has an active felony arrest warrant for multiple forgery violations and DUI charges. Mejia-Mejia is wanted from a traffic stop incident in Dember 2021 where […]
Cinco de Mayo celebration in Hazleton showcases unity and Latin cultures
Hazleton, Luzerne Co. — The City of Hazleton held their third Cinco de Mayo celebration a day early at the Can Do Community Park to celebrate Mexican culture and unite the Latin community. Although Cinco De Mayo is a Mexican Holiday, other Latin cultures and communities were included and...
Catholic Social Services Hazleton Office planning ‘Night Under the Stars’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Catholic Social Services Hazleton Office is excited to announce the return of a popular event being planned for Friday, June 14. ‘A Night Under the Stars’ will be a dinner/dance that will take place from 6 to 10 p.m., and will...
Celebrating Small Business Week in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Small Business Week is underway and state and local leaders visited downtown Hazleton on Thursday, highlighting the impact small businesses have on the community. Hazleton Food Super Market on North Wyoming Street has been a community staple for 18 years and on Thursday, members of the Shapiro Administration and elected […]
Community Rallies For 3-Year-Old Hit By Truck In Palmerton
In a GoFundMe set up to help with care costs, neighbors and friends have raised over $14,000 on behalf of Bradley and his parents, Brandy Norris and Kody Beil. Fundraiser organizer and Bradley's aunt Danielle Norris said he is at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where loved ones are keeping him company.
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