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Two organizations team up to help Berwick community after storm damage
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local organizations are teaming up to help their community in its time of need. They wanted to do something to help after the recent storm damage. Everyone 28/22 News spoke with Sunday afternoon says coming together in a time of need is what Berwick is all about. The message […]
Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania? Pizza chain in trouble
MOD Pizza is facing financial challenges and might close some locations to improve its capital structure, according to several published reports. The chain has a little more than 550 locations across the country, including in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Here’s what we know. Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania?. MOD...
Indicators 2024: Study explores opportunities for inclusive education
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute, this week said The Institute has researched opportunities for inclusive education in Northeast Pennsylvania. According to Avery-Stoss, the organization’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force guided this research. She explained that correlations exist between education and key life outcomes,...
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students’ phone use during day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to encourage school districts to start a pilot program that effectively bans students’ use of cellphones during the school day in an effort to improve their mental health and academic performance. The bill, which passed 45-5, would authorize grants to school districts to buy […]
H.S. Softball: Wyoming Valley Conference has 14 players named all-state
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Pittston Area’s Gianna Adams and Lake-Lehman Kirsten Finarelli topped the Wyoming Valley Conference selections to the Pennsylvania Softball Coaches Association all-state teams. The WVC had 14 players total chosen in four of the PIAA’s six state classifications. A total of...
One killed in Montour County crash
MONTOUR COUNTY, Pa. — An investigation is underway in Montour County after a man was killed in a crash near Danville. Troopers say Richard Heath drove into the oncoming traffic near the intersection of Routes 54 and 642 just before 1 p.m. Sunday. Heath was taken to the hospital,...
PennDOT announces lane restrictions on I-81 in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced crews will be making repairs on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County on Sunday. On Sunday, PennDOT says lane restrictions will be in place on Interstate 81 Southbound at mile marker 144.8, Hazleton/West Hazleton, for bridge deck repairs from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. PennDOT […]
The Back Mountain Farmers Market continues creating memories for Dallas residents
DALLAS, Pa. — Locally grown fruits, homemade honey, and fresh flowers are for sale at the Back Mountain Memorial Library Farmers Market. What was once a small fundraiser for the public library in Dallas has turned into an ongoing summer tradition for folks in Luzerne County. "I am totally...
Wyoming Area Scholarship Awards Presentation
Wyoming Area Scholarship Program held its annual awards celebration June 6 at the secondary center auditorium. More than 120 individuals and groups from the community awarded approximately $400,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from the Class of 2024. Call the school at 570-655-2836, ext. 2339, to learn more about becoming a scholarship donor. Deadline for accepting new scholarships is Aug. 31.
Wyoming Area Class of 1974 planning reunion
Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1974, will celebrate their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Gramercy Restaurant in Pittston. There will be music and a raffle table. Cost is $40 per person with a cash bar. For reservations, make checks payable to Karen Ferrett by July 15. Contact information and inquiries can be made to Kmferrett@msn.com or on the WAHS Class 1974 Facebook page. Members of the reunion committee are, first row, from left, Patti Marianacci, Nancy Rowe, Mary Beth Bolin and Karen Ferrett. Second row: Carl Mercincavage, Theresa Yatsko and Mary Kay Baloga. Third row: Nicky Mozart, Billy Miller and Jerry Yakobitis.
Celebrating Independence Day in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/YOU) — The Fourth of July celebrations are still going strong across northeastern Pennsylvania. Hundreds got into the patriotic spirit for an annual Independence Day celebration. We aren’t done celebrating Independence Day quite yet! Fourth of July celebrations continued at City View Park in Hazleton. A fireworks display filled the sky to […]
It's picnic time in Greater Pittston: Area churches and organizations planning summer picnics
Church picnics evoke fond memories for many people in the valley. Whether it’s playing games, enjoying a first beer in a beer tent, or meeting your crush to hold hands and walk around the picnic, these festivals define Greater Pittston summers. Don’t miss out — check the schedule for locations, dates and times.
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