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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...
PD: Man caught plotting murder for hire scheme in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say they caught him plotting a murder-for-hire scheme in Luzerne County. According to the Plymouth Borough Police Department, in January officers began investigating a report from a cooperating witness (CW) about a possible murder-for-hire scheme executed by Dashawn Nelson, 29, of Kingston. Police say […]
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 […]
History comes alive in West Pittston’s First to Fall event
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — History came alive in one part of Luzerne County Sunday as the West Pittston Historical Society hosted its First to Fall event. Three years ago, the West Pittston Historical Society decided to remember the events that happened 246 years ago when two brothers from what is now West Pittston […]
United Methodist Church 140th Anniversary celebrated in Courtdale
COURTDALE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A church community paused to mark a milestone on Sunday as the Courthdale United Methodist Church celebrated its 140th Anniversary. The church has been part of the area for centuries since 1884. 28/22 News was there Sunday morning for a service honoring the rich history of the church. Its members […]
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,...
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
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