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Rockin’ the River with Visit Luzerne County
PA live! (WBRE) — ‘Tis the season for Rockin’ the River, the highly anticipated summer staple in NEPA returns on Friday in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday afternoon, PA live! got all the details from the Executive Director of Visit Luzerne County, Alan Stout in a sponsored segment with Visit Luzerne County.
Idetown Volunteer Fire Department announces relocation
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Idetown Volunteer Fire Department in Dallas is relocating. Having been located at their current location on 25 Firehouse Road for 65 years, they will be moving to a new building roughly 3 miles away from their current location on August 1. The fire department...
Should you get flood insurance in NEPA?
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Got Flood Insurance? Do you need flood insurance? People from across the area have been reaching out to the I-Team after learning they need to buy flood insurance. Their homes and properties have never been flooded. New flood zone maps have been released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 28-22 […]
Ryan Blaney’s “List of Memories” at the Pocono Raceway
Ryan Blaney’s first career Cup Series victory came at the Pocono Raceway in 2017, but since then he’s only finished in the top ten twice in six races at Long Pond. He’s also looking for his 2nd win of the 2024 season after finishing first at Iowa.
Margaret H. Connolly
Margaret H. (Peggy) Connolly of Yulan, NY, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Place. She was 93. She was born January 20, 1931 in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of the late Patrick Hughes and the late Mary (Brennan) Hughes. She married Vincent J. Connolly in 1951 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!”...
Beyond the Byline: The day Plymouth’s hills were flooded
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. On July 3, 2011, the hills of my hometown, Plymouth, were flooded. It’s still bizarre to even write that sentence, but it actually happened. Yes, 13 years ago this week, when six inches of rain fell in less than one...
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...
It's picnic time in Greater Pittston: Area churches and organizations planning summer picnics
Church picnics evoke fond memories for many people in the valley. Whether it’s playing games, enjoying a first beer in a beer tent, or meeting your crush to hold hands and walk around the picnic, these festivals define Greater Pittston summers. Don’t miss out — check the schedule for locations, dates and times.
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. […]
DCNR, Education Launch PA's 2024 Summer Learning And Literacy Road Trip
A recent PA Environmental Digest posted this information about this family-friendly endeavor to explore both state parks and libraries. What a great way to inspire young readers and nature explorers! Read on!
Reading man dies after kayak capsized on Schuylkill River in eastern Berks
A Reading man died in Reading Hospital shortly after his kayak capsized Saturday afternoon while paddling on the Schuylkill River. Erick Candelario, 41, was pronounced dead at 5:28 p.m. by a hospital physician, officials with the Berks County coroner’s office said. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday evening to...
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