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Proposed Luzerne County capital plan seeks millions for projects
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County’s administration has identified $6.3 million in future projects in its new proposed annual capital plan, with the understanding council would have to come up with funding to complete all of them. The proposal says $1.8 million is left...
Nonprofit Luzerne County Fair operator seeking $500,000 in county American Rescue Funding for flood damages
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The nonprofit that oversees the Luzerne County Fair is seeking $500,000 of the county’s remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to repair flood damage at the Dallas fairground caused by severe September 2023 rain, according to a submission up for discussion at Tuesday’s county council work session.
Eight impacted by Wilkes-Barre apartment fire
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fire departments responded to an apartment fire Friday morning in Wilkes-Barre that impacted eight residents. Chief Jay Delaney of the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department says crews were called to the 120 block of Wood Street around 10:20 a.m. Fire departments from Wilkes-Barre and Kingston arrived on the scene to see smoke […]
Freeland holds 25th annual Pub Run
Over 400 participants traveled around Freeland for their 25th annual Pub Run. This is their third and final day of Memorial Weekend events to celebrate with the community. Runners stopped by eight local drink establishments for the run. “Feels good to bring out the community together, to celebrate the together...
Brian Rygielski Jr., scores Evergreen Raceway 602 Crate Modified Victory after front runners collide
(Butler Township, PA 5-25-24): For Evergreen Raceway the third time was the charm in finally getting the 2024 season of weekly racing underway after twice being rained out, and it was racing under the lights for the first time also for owner/promoter Jason Makarewicz as the track hosted a Saturday evening program.
Concerns raised over cemetery care in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Concerns are being raised about a local cemetery as many pay their respects this Memorial Day weekend. People are upset and concerned about the lack of upkeep at the burial ground in Scranton. Some sections of Washburn Street Cemetery are in really bad condition. People visiting the cemetery Sunday, who […]
Weather cuts 32nd Annual Jessup Carnival short
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday was supposed to be the last day of the Jessup Carnival, but severe weather warnings changed that. Jessup Hose Company announced on social media that the carnival amusement rides and games will not open on Monday due to the extreme weather forecasted, officially ending the 32nd annual carnival. 28/22 […]
Look Back: Remembering their sacrifice
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. On Feb. 21, 1988, the Vietnam Memorial was dedicated on the south lawn of the Luzerne County Courthouse during a ceremony attended by nearly 2,000 people. Honored were 82 men from Luzerne County who were killed-in-action and more than 11,000 other...
New restaurant opening in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new business announced its grand opening in Luzerne County. Villa Atlixco announced Mayor George Brown will be in attendance for the ribbon cutting for the opening on May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Scott Street in Wilkes-Barre. Villa Atlixco will be doing a 50% off sale […]
Alcohol and addiction awareness event held in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Our Brother's Keeper held its 3rd annual Alcohol and Addiction Awareness event Saturday at Robert Yaple Memorial Park in Hughestown. For children, the event featured face painting and a bounce house. For adults, there were resource and information tables, along with a Narcan presentation from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Kingston man dies after Mahoning Township DUI crash
MAHONING TWP., Pa. - A 36-year-old man died Friday following a motor vehicle crash in Carbon County. The Lehigh County Coroner's office says Trevor S. Hunsicker of Kingston, Pa., was pronounced dead at 9:59 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred at approximately...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Northeast Pa. Monday night
On Monday at 7:09 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 p.m. for Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Wayne and Wyoming counties. Preparing for approaching lightning: Expert safety advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the...
Memorial Day parade honors the fallen in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — The sounds of freedom echoed through Tunkhannock as people lined East Tioga Street for the borough's Memorial Day parade. "Our grandchildren are here now, and our children were here before that," said Ted Blakeslee of Falls. The parade stretched as far as the eye could see,...
Getting in the swim of things at Frances Slocum Pool
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You couldn’t ask for more perfect swimming weather to start the unofficial kickoff to summer. A decent-sized crowd hit the pool Saturday at Frances Slocum State Park in Luzerne County’s back mountain. Temperatures topping 80 degrees sure inspired kids and adults to take a dip for the first time […]
Remembering the true meaning of Memorial Day
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Sunday service paused to remember those no longer with us who fought for our freedoms. A few dozen people gathered on Sunday at Forty Fort United Methodist Church. Several veterans were among those who attended, including some who spoke to those inside the church. The pews and […]
Brooks Mine visitors experience vintage lighting on special tour
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — People visiting the Brooks Mine in Nay Aug Park in Scranton today received a special mine tour. The Underground Miners organization who run the mine did a vintage lighting demonstration to show the type of light coal workers used in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Dupont hosts Memorial Day parade, ceremony
DUPONT – The borough marked Memorial Day by holding its annual parade and a ceremony at the borough building. In the ceremony at the borough building on Memorial Day, William Lukasik was returned a 48-star U.S. Flag that covered his great Uncle Joseph E. Motiska’s casket after being killed in combat on Sept. 28, 1918 during World War I.
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