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Want to try deer hunting? Field to Fork offers the chance, no experience needed.
A program introduced in 2023 offers Pennsylvania hunters new to the sport a chance to learn, and hopefully land some meat for the freezer. Field to Fork is a partnership between the National Deer Association, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Pennsylvania Game Commission. There are limited openings for a...
Dunmore Fire Department facing critical staffing shortages
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local fire department is facing critical staffing shortages, causing concerns for public safety from other fire departments. According to a recent Facebook post by the Scranton Firefighters IAFF Local 60 Union, the Dunmore Fire Department is currently operating with three fewer firefighters than needed. This shortage is forcing the […]
Wilkes-Barre residents raise concerns of dangerous driving in neighborhood
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People in Luzerne County are concerned about dangerous driving behaviors going on in their neighborhood. Officials say they’ve tried to slow drivers down, but some feel it isn’t enough. Many residents who live on this street want to see changes be made before it’s too late. One resident who 28/22 […]
New emergency services building in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — From renderings to reality, members of the West End Fire Company and officials from Chestnuthill Township walked Newswatch 16 through the new emergency operations center on Route 715 in Brodheadsville, which is almost complete. "We've been through the building the past couple months watching it...
A taste of the Middle East in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A lot of prep work goes into making Middle Eastern delicacies like grapeleaves and baklava. Members of Saint Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre know exactly what they're doing. Members are preparing for the church's 5th annual Middle Eastern Food Festival on Saturday. It's a...
Sara’s Table Food Pantry in need of donations
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local food pantry in Luzerne County has been forced to cut back on its weekly donations to families due to a lack of supplies. It’s a dreaded sight at a local food pantry, empty shelves, and empty coolers. “The cupboards bare, you know, nowadays it’s tough,” said Mark Finkelstein, […]
Monroe County Habitat for Humanity helps Hurricane victims
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monroe County Habitat for Humanity is contributing to the hurricane relief efforts. The executive director of Habitat International says they are working to assess the damage in the communities impacted by the hurricanes to know where to focus their teams in order to support the recovery process. The East […]
Candidate Q&As: Incumbent Maureen Madden, challenger Matt Long running in 115th District
The 2024 candidates for state representative for the 115th District are Matt Long and Maureen Madden. Madden, the incumbent, is a Democrat. Long is a Republican. Below are the candidates' answers to questions sent by the Pocono Record. Answers appear as submitted, without edits. ...
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