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Halloween takes over Hanover Township home
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween has taken over a house in Luzerne County. One house on Lyndwood Ave in Hanover Township has dozens of animatronic clowns and skeletons lining the front yard. There’s even a gigantic skeleton popping out of the roof along with light displays that make the clowns and skeletons look […]
Fire company in Carbon County helping victims of Hurricane Helene
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A small pile of items sits outside the Lehigh and Lausanne Volunteer Fire Company near Weatherly, waiting to be sent south to those affected by Hurricane Helene. For Assistant Chief Christopher Sewell, this devastation hits close to home. "I'm actually a native of east Tennessee,...
Back to the Grind Fall Festival
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Could you ask for any better weather for a weekend fall festival? The Back to the Grind Fall Festival is underway at Wilkes-Barre Public Square. It is filled with food, live music, and even a scavenger hunt. More than 50 vendors are taking part. The three-day event is sponsored by […]
Drop boxes will be allowed in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 News confirmed that Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo sent an email to county council Friday evening informing them that she will deploy drop boxes but still has grave concerns about safety. The letter from the Attorney General was a factor in her decision to allow the four drop boxes. Right now, it […]
Inaugural cornhole tournament to honor late Luzerne County student-athlete
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A cornhole tournament in Luzerne County honored a late student-athlete on Saturday. The inaugural cornhole tournament held at the Checkboard Inn in Trucksville honored Josh Balara, a recognized student-athlete from Dallas High School and Dartmouth College who passed away after a battle with adrenal cancer in 2023.
Cartwright: $730K from DOJ to expand juvenile wellness court
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More drug, alcohol, and mental health services are on the way for the children and young adults of Luzerne County. On Thursday, US Representative Matt Cartwright announced a $730,000 award from the DOJ that will go towards expanding Luzerne County’s juvenile wellness court. The funds will be used to help offer […]
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