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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 […]
6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
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 […]
Pet store leaving Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Village Pet Supplies and Gifts in Hanover Township prides itself on providing solutions to its customers. "The only store that really, like, just is here to solve your problems and help keep your pet the healthiest for as long as possible," said owner Brenda Bartlett.
Water main break impacting residents in Luzerne County
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A water main break early Saturday has some residents waking up to discolored water. According to a post made by the Nanticoke Fire Department, a water main break occurred on Locust Street overnight. Susan Turcmanovich, the Media Affairs Manager for Pennsylvania American Water, stated that the 16-inch main break occurred overnight […]
Flames damage home in Luzerne County
WARRIOR RUN, Luzerne County — A fire heavily damaged a home in Luzerne County Sunday morning. Crews responded to the home along Orchard Street in Warrior Run just after 7 a.m. Everyone inside made it out safely. The fire was out within an hour. There is no word yet...
PennDOT announces lane restrictions on I-81 in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced crews will be making repairs on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County on Sunday. On Sunday, PennDOT says lane restrictions will be in place on Interstate 81 Southbound at mile marker 144.8, Hazleton/West Hazleton, for bridge deck repairs from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. PennDOT […]
Growing together: Interest in Luzerne County community gardens takes root
Interest in community gardens takes root in Pittston, Wilkes-Barre. Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. While the fresh vegetables alone are great, Pittston Mayor Mayor Michael Lombardo expects an even greater bounty from the city’s new community garden. Residents of all ages will get to know...
Community works to tear down and rebuild softball field
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County High School softball field will now be torn down and rebuilt. A fire destroyed multiple parts of it Thursday night, leaving thousands of dollars of equipment to be replaced. Fire ripped through Holy Redeemer’s softball complex Friday night. Destroying everything from a pitching machine to tractors. All […]
Friday morning meeting scheduled to process remaining votes in Cabell/Walsh race
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The winner in the tight April 23 primary election Republican race for state representative in the 117th Legislative District may be known Friday. Unless an appeal is filed, Luzerne County’s Election Board plans to open and tally the 13 remaining provisional...
Firehouse breakfast to relocate after decades
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — One building along Route 415 in Lehman Township has been home to the Idetown Fire Department breakfasts for the last 65 years. "This is a very important fundraiser for us. We do it once a month, the first Sunday of every month. It brings in a good amount of people. We see a lot of the community," said Gerry Walker, Idetown Fire Department Vice President.
Scranton to demolish flooded homes
SCRANTON, Pa. — The city got the first round of approval for grant funding that will buy and demolish 21 properties, 18 homes and three vacant lots impacted by the deadly September flood. “When we did get down to the people who were affected, their houses were filled with...
The Burnt Norton holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
WILKES-BARRE — The Burnt Norton, a new restaurant at the corner of Northampton and Washington streets, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday morning. The restaurant’s owner, Dezarae Sabecky, did the honors of cutting the ribbon, which was provided by the city. The soft opening of the business was...
Paving detour to affect drivers in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Paving in Dickson City will force drivers on a detour in Lackawanna County. PennDOT says there is a detour scheduled on Main Avenue to the Interstate 81 northbound ramp in Dickson City. Enter Interstate 81 southbound. Take Exit 188 (Dunmore/Throop) Turn left traveling over the...
Back Mountain Farmer’s Market kicks off
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual rite of Summer is officially underway which is a big hit with the community. The annual Back Mountain Farmers Market kicked off Saturday at Dallas High School. Many came out to see what roughly three dozen vendors had to offer. The market is a great way to […]
Around Town: Fourth of July was time to just ‘let it go’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. I hope everyone has enjoyed a fantastic and fulfilling holiday week and weekend. It’s hard to believe it’s now coming to a close, but I’m grateful for the time spent celebrating the Fourth of July and the many liberties that come with the day’s significance.
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