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Taking a free swim in Kingston Community Pool
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A swimming pool is the perfect place to be on a day like Sunday and even better when swimming is free. More than 600 kids and adults splished and splashed at the Kingston Community Pool at no charge thanks to the Youth Enrichment Project. Organizers held their Third Annual Hawaiian […]
Man arrested for armed robbery in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Wilkes Barre Township Police arrest a man following an armed robbery at Dollar General back in June. He's been identified as 58-year-old Thadius Ulmer. Police were able to locate the white Nissan Altima used during the robberies. He was arraigned Friday.
Demolition causes months-long detour in Luzerne County
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced a detour will be placed in Bear Creek Township until the Fall season during a Route 2035 bridge demolition. PennDOT states a detour is placed on Route 2035 in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County for bridge demolition and new culvert placement. The detour will begin Monday, July 8, and continue through Fall of […]
Arrest in Columbia County fatal crash that claimed life of Shavertown man
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. JACKSON TWP, COLUMBIA CTY. — A man from Carbon County was arrested over the weekend for causing a drunken fatal crash that killed a 22-year-old man from Shavertown, Luzerne County. Craig William Evans, 24, of Summit Hill, was illegally passing...
Pennsylvania VFW celebrates 100 years
DURYEA, Pa. — A VFW in Luzerne County is marking 100 years this holiday weekend. Duryea VFW Post 1227 on Stephenson Street celebrated the occasion with food and drink specials. There was also live music to mark the 100th anniversary of when a group of community members in Duryea...
Beryl moving inland, could bring impacts to Pennsylvania midweek
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane along Texas' Gulf Coast early Monday morning. While the tropical characteristics of this storm will weaken as it lifts north across the country, the remnants of Beryl will continue to bring tropical moisture to the central and northeastern United States.
Pa. casino fined $100K for accepting sportsbook wagers via telephone
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board recently levied a six-figure fine against a Philadelphia casino for accepting sportsbook wagers from a patron who was not physically on the property. Stadium Casino RE, LLC, the owners and operators of Live! Casino in south Philadelphia, were fined $100,000 by the board for booking...
11 Mid-Penn softball players earn PHSSBCA all-state honors
With the high school softball season over in Pennsylvania, postseason awards are all now finalized. Earlier in June, PennLive announced its All-Stars and Player of the Year. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Taylor Swift ticket scam: Police warn residents in Pennsylvania town
PERKASIE, Pa. - Attention Swifites, local police are trying to help you avoid a "Cruel Summer!" Perkasie Borough Police say they have received several reports of social media scams involving Taylor Swift concert tickets. The Pennsylvania native is currently on the international leg of her Eras Tour after performing in...
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