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Garden paradise hidden in the hills
More than 20 years ago, Judy Huff and her father took a drive north of Fogelsville, trying to find a specific property. When they found it, they wondered about water, electricity and what exactly was so special about the lot. They walked through the trees until they reached the edge...
Vehicle crashes into traffic-control truck on I-80
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews responded to a crash on Interstate 80 after a truck crashed into a traffic-control truck. According to the Hazle Township Fire & Rescue Company around 9:30 a.m. crews were called to a vehicle crash with the driver possibly trapped. Once on the scene, crews saw a box truck […]
Frackville's Holy Ascension Orthodox Church to Host Vehicle Blessings This Sunday
Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville invites the community to join in a vehicle blessing event on Sunday, July 21st. Following the celebration of Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m., the church will hold its annual blessing of vehicles, a tradition observed on the feast day of the Prophet Elijah. This...
Attorney general announces settlement of lawsuit against Split Rock Resort
Consumers allegedly denied access to Split Rock Resort and charged excessive maintenance fees and illegal usage fees may apply for restitution, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced in a news release. Henry announced Tuesday the settlement of a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Kidder Twp., Carbon County,...
North Parkland routs Kutztown in the Legion Region 2 opener
EMMAUS, Pa - The Legion Region 2 Playoffs started on Saturday, Kutztown and North Parkland going head-to-head. In the end it would be the Buffalos coming out on top 8-1. Both teams being held in check until the bottom of the fourth, the Buffalos breaking through first. Chase Whittaker with a routine groundball but the throw to first is misplayed allowing 2-runs to score.
Holy Ascension Orthodox Church hosting vehicle blessings, Archbishop this weekend
FRACKVILLE – A Frackville church is continuing a tradition this weekend and will welcome the Archbishop of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania. Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, 209 South Lehigh Avenue, is inviting the public to participate in their blessing of vehicles tradition this Sunday, July 21. In a release,...
Nanticoke Fire Dept. rescues two dogs from a creek
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Nanticoke City Fire Department rescued a dog and a puppy from Harvey’s Creek. Nanticoke City Fire Department Engine 3 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to North Mill Street in Plymouth Township for a possible dog in the creek. Engine 3 arrived to find a black lab mix female […]
Camp for visually impaired provides opportunity in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer camp is the highlight of the summer for many kids. Children who are blind or visually impaired are attending a unique camp in Luzerne County. Two local organizations are teaming up to teach this group of kids the valuable skills they need to grow into independent members of our community. […]
The Baaahd Girls to Demonstrate Sheep to Shawl Talents at Schuylkill County Fair
The Baaahd girls, a team of Sheep to Shawl participants based in Schuylkill Haven, have made the team. Like the Olympics, The Baaahd Girls are demonstrating their talents at the Schuylkill County Fair. So, what are The Baaahd Girls? A team from the Walk-In Art Center Fiber Arts Guild in...
Brandywine Heights SD highlights need for summer feeding program
TOPTON, Pa.- A grant is helping a school district in Berks County make sure kids have enough to eat this summer. The Brandywine Heights Area School District is one of five recipients in Pennsylvania of a grant to help with food insecurity for kids in rural areas over the summer through the No Kids Hungry Campaign, run by Share Our Strength.
Developer secures millions in state funding for Allentown affordable housing project
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An affordable housing development planned for downtown Allentown took a huge step toward fruition this week as its developer secured a major chunk of the project’s funding. Cortex Residential is set to get $14.3 million from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency to build 38 units...
Fleetwood man trains for shot to win gold at Olympics
MAIDENCREEK TWP., Pa. - Just a little over a week away from the 2024 Olympic Games, a Berks County man is gearing up for his chance to compete. He'll be the seventh person with ties to the county to head to the Olympics. On Aug. 2, you can tune into...
An epic spray paint battle is bringing artists together.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Versus Battle Art is holding an epic spray paint battle between a Scranton mural artist and a Wilkes Barre mural artist. The nonprofit Educational Opportunity Centers is organizing the event. The Versus Battle Art kicks off tomorrow at 5 at Diamond City Park in Wilkes Barre....
Man indicted by federal jury for firearm offense
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The United States Attorney’s Office announced a man was indicted by a federal jury for a firearm offense. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania charged Renan Tineo, 22, of Hazleton, New Jersey with possessing a firearm while having a domestic violence protective order against him. […]
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
Allentown conducting truck-mounted spray operation, after West Nile virus detected in Lehigh County
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown will conduct a truck-mounted spray operation Wednesday, after West Nile virus was detected in Lehigh County. Between 8:15 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, a truck-mounted Ultra-Low Volume spray operation (Aqua Duet Water-Based Dual-Action Adulticide) will be conducted in response to high counts of Culex mosquitoes and positive West Nile virus collections, according to a Facebook post by the city.
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