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Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
Wilkes-Barre's Keystone Mission leads Go Green Team in community cleanup
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — To ease the trash and litter issue within the Wilkes-Barre area, Keystone Mission was out Friday morning for its 3rd year of Go Green Team community cleanup. Guests work alongside the staff planting flowers and picking up trash. More than 2 dozen individuals including staff,...
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Brown visits local manufacturer Trion Industries
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown toured Trion Industries on Monday, July 15, with Adam Thalenfeld, president of the company. Brown said Trion Industries has a wonderful history in the City of Wilkes-Barre and many of its employees have been with the company for more than 30 years. Before being elected as Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, Brown had a career in the manufacturing industry.
The Wright Center Announces Monthly ‘Walk with a Doc’ Events
The Wright Center for Community Health invites residents of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne counties to put on their walking shoes and take a step towards improved health by joining one of the three regional, monthly Walk with a Doc events. This doctor-led initiative brings health care providers and community members...
Flash flood warning issued for Luzerne County early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 3:34 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 5:30 p.m. for Luzerne County. "At 3:34 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches per hour. Street flooding is ongoing and flash flooding is expected to begin shortly," according to the weather service. "Additional thunderstorms moving into the area will continue torrential rainfall over the next couple hours."
FOX56 Community Calendar through July 27
NORTHEAST & CENTRAL Pa. (WOLF) — Here’s what’s happening in your community with FOX56’s Sam Durante:. Wednesday begins the annual Laporte Fireman’s Carnival which kicks off with the fireman’s parade. There’s food, vendors, a DJ plus bounce houses and fire trucks rides. Gates open daily at 5.
First "Harris for President" Event Held in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — “We are here to celebrate our new nominee, Kamala Harris,” says Scranton Mayor, Paige Cognetti. Friday, Democrats kicked off the Harris for President’s first northeastern Pennsylvania event. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan, State Representative Bridget Kosierowski, and...
Pre-demolition work begins on Water Street Bridge connecting Pittston and West Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Work has begun on the pre-demolition process of the Water Street Bridge. The bridge closed in August 2021 following a failed in-depth inspection due to structural issues. Both bridges between Pittston and West Pittston will be replaced. "Well, I think at the end of...
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Gilmartin speaks at Troop Cadet Graduation in Lackawanna County
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 35th annual Troop R Camp Cadet graduation was held Friday in Lackawanna County. 62 cadets graduated from Troop R. The event was held at the Performing Arts Center at Marywood University in Dunmore. Camp Cadet is a summer camp for boys and girls from Pennsylvania between the ages of thirteen to fifteen. […]
From transportation to tourism, White Haven celebrates 200th birthday
White Haven started with a log cabin in 1824. Now, the borough will toast its 200th anniversary with a street festival this weekend. Lifelong resident and Borough Council member Robert Lamson is thrilled to bring the celebration back to Main Street, in the spirit of events that once were held here.
Wyoming County Fair • August 28-September 2
The 2024 Wyoming County Fair, held at 9141 US 6 in Meshoppen, is scheduled for August 28- September 2. Several free ground acts, such as Flores Circus Thrill Show, Alfred E. Gator and His Tiny Swamp House, Extreme Raptors Show, Truck and Tractor Pulls and Buffalo Beals Petting Zoo are included with the fair admission. Rides and games by Houghton Enterprises, Inc. open at noon on the Midway daily.
Six veteran organizations receive grants in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton showed some appreciation to veterans this morning by awarding several grants to benefit programs geared toward veterans. Thursday morning the two organizations 28/22 News spoke with said they are beyond grateful for the grant and to the City of Scranton. $85,500 in grant money will be […]
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