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Annual Independence Day Parade in Wayne County
HAWLEY, Pa. — Main Avenue in downtown Hawley was a sea of red, white, and blue for the annual Independence Day Parade. Hundreds of people came out to salute the stars and stripes. "It's fun, family, happy birthday to the US," said Shannon Malys of Hawley. "It's the 4th...
Wayne County school taxes rising; Wallenpaupack has lowest rate
School taxes for Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands and Western Wayne have been set, with Wallenpaupack again having the least millage, as well as the most students. Wallenpaupack The Wallenpaupack Area School District tax rate, approved at the June 10 board meeting, was set at 10.39 mills for Wayne County residents, a gain of 4.19% over...
Fourth of July celebrations kicks off with a bang in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Independence Day celebrations are already off with a bang. Thousands came to the Electric City’s Annual Scrantastic Spectacular. Wednesday marked the 12th Annual Scrantastic Spectacular out here on the square and the show did not disappoint. The fireworks display is considered one of the best here in NEPA and one […]
12th Annual Scrantastic Spectacular underway in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July celebrations are getting underway early in some parts of our area, including in the Electric City. Thousands are expected to visit downtown for music, food, and fireworks on Wednesday. “Yeah, the weather’s beautiful perfect for some lemonade,” said Emily Williams with Lacka Lemonade. With temperatures in […]
Sharing the history of Ledgedale
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — A group of historians want visitors to know the story of one community on Lake Wallenpaupack. Boats lined up Tuesday at the Ledgedale Recreation Area near Greentown. Patrick Fries, who recently moved to the area, says he's ready to get out on the water again...
Lackawanna County Commissioners upgrades cash management
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County Commissioners taking a major step to upgrade the county government’s cash management to increase the county’s income after years of trying to get the county out of debt. County commissioners hired financial firm Three Plus One out of New York to begin its Cashvest program in hopes of cutting […]
Non-profits team up to open youth center in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local non-profits are coming together to open a new youth center in Lackawanna County. 1621 Washburn Street will now be home to the West Scranton Youth Center. With renovations underway, this building will offer a safe haven for kids in the area. “Given our wrestling background, wrestling was the […]
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