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Kayaker who died in Schuylkill River accident identified
EXETER TWP., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner has identified the body of the person who died following a kayaking accident Saturday in Exeter Township. 41-year-old Erick Candelario of Reading was pronounced dead in the hospital, after CPR efforts were performed at the scene. The emergency call came in just...
Delaware River claims second victim in less than a week
PORT JERVIS – For the second time in less than a week, the Delaware River in the Port Jervis area has claimed another victim. This time, a person who was not wearing a life jacket was unaccounted for at around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday. Highland Lake and Lumberland Fire...
Kinston, MA Church Vandalized and Set Ablaze; Suspect from Plymouth Faces Arson and Property Destruction Charges
In the quiet hours of July 4th, the Kingston Police Department was summoned to the First Parish Unitarian Church on Main Street following reports of vandalism and arson. According to a statement released by the department, they found considerable damage inflicted overnight. Handcrafted 200-year-old shutters were torn apart, antique windows were shattered, and the church's interior bore the hostilities of fire extinguisher discharge. More disturbing, perhaps, are the "Pride" and "Black Lives Matter" flags found burned, suggesting targeted malice.
Police ID suspect in Dollar General armed robbery
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Police in Wilkes-Barre Township say they identified Thadius Ulmer, 58, as the man who robbed the Dollar General store on Kidder Street last month. Ulmer, also known as “Dutch,” was arrested during a traffic stop in Wilkes-Barre City on Friday, township police reported. Township...
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 […]
Car show benefits K9 officers in Waymart
WAYMART, Pa. — A car show will help support K9 officers in Wayne County. The 5th annual car show benefiting the Waymart Police Department K9 unit was held at Robert D. Wilson Elementary School today. There were muscle cars, street rods, bikes, and big rigs to check out. Families...
Five must visit water parks in Pennsylvania
Waterparks are a great way to have fun with friends and family while cooling down in the heat of summer. Cool slides and rides for those seeking action, adventure and thrills are all the rage at the waterparks and so are the ever-popular lazy rivers and floats for those wanting to relax and soak up the sun with a some splish-splash and sandy beach spots.
VFW in Duryea 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...
Mural project changing directions in Electric City
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An ongoing mural project in Downtown Scranton is about to move onto its next phase and create a new traffic pattern. The mural work on the President Biden Expressway will shift on Tuesday from the outbound lanes to the inbound lanes. It will impact traffic on the expressway as well […]
LCCC student receives Outstanding Adult Learner Award
NANTICOKE — Luzerne County Community College student Emily Kaufman recently received the 2024 Outstanding Adult Learner Award for her hard work and commitment to academics and volunteerism. The Luzerne County Council on Adult Higher Education recently honored Kaufman and students from Misericordia University, Wilkes University, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and...
YEP’s pool party draws a crowd in Kingston
KINGSTON — Kelsey Cunningham and her three children stood in line outside of the Kingston Community Pool on Sunday eager to beat the unrelenting heat and enjoy a refreshing afternoon poolside. “I like the slides,” said Karson, 7, when asked about his favorite part of the pool. “Swimming!”...
Get set for the 18th Zane Grey Festival in Lackawaxen, home of the famed Wild West author
Zane Grey, the highly acclaimed author of novels about the Wild West, lived in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, in his large house overlooking the Delaware River where he loved to fish. This landmark, today the Zane Grey Museum, owned and run by the National Park Service, is the setting for the 18th Annual Zane Grey Festival on Saturday, July 13. ...
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.
NEPA Reptile Expo returns to Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — An expo in scranton this weekend celebrates all things that slither. The 5th annual NEPA Electric City Reptile Expo at the Hilton Conference Center was a reptile lovers' paradise. People could get up close and personal with snakes, iguanas, and other critters, as well as check...
Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo returns to Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Reptile lovers unite, and that’s exactly what they did Sunday in Downtown Scranton. Hundreds of people poured into the Hilton Conference Center for the Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo. This event featured creatures many people love, like snakes, turtles, and lizards. There were even non-reptiles like spiders and fish. […]
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