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Fire rips through building in downtown Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A fire that ravaged a downtown Scranton office building Saturday morning remained under investigation while crews worked to extinguish the smoldering structure. By late morning, the city fire department seemed to have the fire at 115-117 Franklin Ave. under control. They first arrived there around 8...
Route 309 reopens after crash
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU)— A crash Saturday morning has resulted in injuries and closing part of Route 309. According to Dallas Township Police, a call came in just after 10:15 a.m. for a crash with entrapment at the intersection of Route 309 and Old Highway Road. Officials say Route 309 was closed for approximately three […]
Fire damages law office in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fire started early Saturday morning in Scranton just about half a mile from where the Armed Forces parade is supposed to start. Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety said that a call came in just before 8:00 a.m. for a second alarm fire on the 100 block of Franklin Street […]
Latinos have transformed Hazleton — except politically, lawsuit says
HAZLETON, Pa. (AP) — Latinos seeking jobs and affordable housing have transformed Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in recent decades, but a federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to their local school board is unfairly shutting them out of power. Nearly two-thirds of students in the Hazleton Area School District...
Armed Forces Parade Preview in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Armed Forces Day is tomorrow and members of the military will put on a fantastic display in the Electric City. “We have a 5k in the morning and then we have the Armed Forces Day Parade that kicks off at 11 o’clock from the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center,” said Lieutenant Colonel […]
A taste of Lake Woebegon coming to Scranton
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A 'ReCyclery' for NEPA: Scranton Cycle Kitchen set to open Sunday
Years in the making, a resource for Northeastern Pennsylvania's cycling community will officially open its doors this weekend. And you don't even need to have a bike. The new Cycle Kitchen cooperative in Scranton is a fully volunteer-run tool library and repair classroom for cyclists. A grand opening and celebration is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at Connell Park, 800 Gibbons St.
Scranton honors military with NEPA Armed Forces parade
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — Saturday the NEPA Armed Forces parade was held in Scranton. Various past and present members of the armed forces marched through the streets of Scranton. Local veterans from the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center in Scranton were also in attendance. Despite the steady rain during...
Job corps student allegedly instigates attack
Benton, Pa. — A 20-year-old student at a job corps center attacked another with a piece of silverware, police say. Dakota Harrison of Prince George, Va. is now facing charges after police say he hurt two teenage boys at Red Rock Job Corps, 48 Mountain Springs Road, Benton, on May 15. According to Trp. Barrett of state police at Laporte: ...
Archery Fest at Montage
Ready, aim, fireFor the 2nd year in a row archers from around the country have made their way to the hills of Montage mountain for archery fest. Greg Gondella, Archery Festival director says , “We have, full festival event. We have Vendor Village, we have novelty shots for prizes. We have four courses for all ability levels and a competition course. “
Wilkes-Barre City Police Department holds law enforcement memorial service
The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Coffay, hosted its law enforcement memorial service, on Friday in front of its headquarters on 15 N. Washington St. The guest speaker was Luzerne County District Judge Thomas Malloy. A roll call was held for members of the WBPD...
Wanted NJ man found in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department says a man wanted in New Jersey was found in Wilkes-Barre. According to police, Friday officers were dispatched to the 30 block of Washington Street for a report of a man sitting inside her vehicle to whom she does not know. Upon arrival, police said […]
Armed Forces Parade hits the streets of Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local patriotic parade put on pause by the pandemic made its return to Scranton. It honored active military service members who marched their way back to the Center City. The Armed Forces Parade returned to downtown Scranton for the first time in five years. One woman who attended with […]
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