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Camping for the holiday weekend
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — There's plenty of space on the asphalt for sidewalk chalk creations, and it's just one of the things Alayna Weber of Hunlock Creek likes to do with her cousins when they come to Frances Slocum State Park to camp. "We tie-dye, we paint, we go...
Mohegan Pennsylvania casino guest wins $642K jackpot
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over the weekend, a guest at the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino won a blackjack jackpot worth nearly $650,000, according to a casino spokesperson. Officials with the casino tell 28/22 News this past Sunday, a lucky man from Plains Township hit it big at Mohegan Pennsylvania, winning a $642,000 jackpot. The jackpot […]
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...
Fish for free on the Fourth of July
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Those who are new to fishing and those who have been doing it for a long time say there is a lot about the sport that anyone would enjoy. "Nice weather, summer, it's quiet in the morning, not many people just come out here and fish," Anthony Elkin said.
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 […]
Schiel’s Markets: Your Fourth of July Grilling Headquarters!
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Schiel’s Markets: Your Fourth of July Shopping Headquarters for Grilling Deals. As the Fourth of July holiday and weekend approaches, it’s time to gear up for a fun-filled celebration with friends and family. What better way to enjoy the great weather and create lasting memories than by firing up the grill and indulging in delicious food? If you’re in Wilkes-Barre, PA, look no further than Schiel’s Markets to fulfill all your grilling needs and make your Fourth of July truly special.
Avery’s Lemonade Stand to hold fifth sale on July 19 in Duryea
DURYEA — Avery Dietrick and her friends are at it again — preparing for their fifth year of operating Avery’s Lemonade Stand. Avery will be at her lemonade stand on July 19, at 423 New St., Duryea, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., selling lemonade. Proceeds this year will go to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd, South Abington Township.
#OnTheStacks – Perfect Harmony: Beyond Wilkes-Barre’s Giant Coffee Cup | Ep.015: Amie Zurewich
Brian DiMattia chats with Amie Zurewich in the Loop Internet Studio to uncover the story behind the iconic coffee cup-shaped building on Spring Street in Wilkes-Barre, and explore why it’s boarded up and has been vacant since 2003. Hear about Amie’s inspiring journey through dreams, setbacks, and new beginnings,...
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.
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