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Gas leak evacuates six homes in Kingston
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A gas leak in Kingston Tuesday morning caused six homes to be evacuated. Kingston and Forty Fort Deputy Fire Chief tell 28/22 News that a gas leak occurred in the area of 2nd Avenue around 10:40 a.m. where natural gas was discovered to be blowing out of the roadway and […]
Forty Fort removes 3 members of Civil Service Commission
FORTY FORT — Council at Monday’s regular meeting voted to remove three members from the Civil Service Commission for actions that Board Solicitor Greg Skibitsky said were prohibiting the commission doing its job of hiring police officers for the borough. Chairman Rob Swaback, Clerk Tony Smith and alternate...
New luxury townhomes break ground
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WOLF) — Construction is underway on new luxury townhome developments in Swoyersville. Owen Street Crossings introduced new townhomes designed for modern comfort and style, situated near Wyoming Avenue and Highway 309. 16 townhomes will be built in total. "We're doing a multiple townhome development. It's going...
See inside: Luzerne County Historical Society hosts walking tour on Wilkes University’s campus
Historic mansions house students, classrooms and administrative offices at Wilkes University. The former Victorian and Tudor-style homes, acquired by Wilkes over decades, contrast with more modern art, science and technology buildings. To invite the community to observe this contrast, Wilkes on Sunday hosted a tour of Gilded Age mansions in partnership with the Luzerne County Historical Society.
The Burnt Norton | New restaurant opens in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It's a new cuisine and a new location for one restaurant owner in Luzerne County. The Burnt Norton has been in business for three weeks, and the place is already packed. "Seems to be a big hit around here, like these last two days have been...
Exeter man, 70, sentenced to prison for unlawful child contact
WILKES-BARRE — An Exeter man’s severe health issues was not enough to keep him out of prison for exposing himself and sending lewd pictures and sexual chat messages to a girl. Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Griffith Elias, 70, of Birchwood Estates, to four-to-20 months at...
Keeping your pets safe on Independence Day
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Independence Day is still days away, but firework displays have already started across the region, what’s fun for some is not fun for others, especially our four-legged friends. Blue Chip Animal Refuge in Luzerne County says they’ve already received several strays as a result of fireworks going off. Now, they’re […]
10th Annual Big Bang Celebration went off with a bang in Nanticoke
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rain, clouds, humidity, none of it stopping a community in Luzerne County from celebrating the Fourth of July a few days early. Live music all night to keep the energy high at the 10th Annual Big Bang Celebration in Nanticoke. “It’s something for the community, everybody gets together, it’s just […]
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To See Holiday Fireworks In Montco
Here's an exhaustive list of fireworks shows planned across the region for the holiday weekend. FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading, will show fireworks July 4, 5 and 6 for the Fightin' Phils games. Tickets can be purchased on the team's website. Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington,...
$266 Million Investment: Philly Joy Bank Supports Expectant Mothers, While Pennsylvania Governor Introduces Housing Rebate Initiative
The Philly Joy Bank has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting expecting mothers in Philadelphia, particularly in the Nicetown-Tioga, Strawberry Mansion, and Cobbs Creek neighborhoods. According to The US Sun News, eligible mothers selected through a lottery system will receive $1,000 per month for 18 months, beginning from their second trimester and continuing until their child’s first birthday. This financial assistance is intended to empower mothers by giving them control over their spending to meet essential needs. Additionally, participants will receive supplementary benefits such as financial counseling, home visits, and support from doulas.
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