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Scranton library branch to close for renovations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local library will be closing for some long-needed renovations. The Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be seeing some major upgrades soon, including adding a handicapped entrance to the back of the building. The front entrance will also be renovated. Inside, crews will be installing a handicapped restroom and replacing […]
Camp Cadet turns teens into Troopers
DUNMORE, Pa. — It's not everyday you see a helicopter land in Dunmore. But, this week a group of 68 teenagers are turning into state troopers. "Every aspect of law enforcement we bring in because we want a well-rounded experience," says Pennsylvania State Trooper Bob Urban. When they say...
Orlowski Returns as Assistant Athletic Director
WILKES-BARRE, PA (July 23, 2024) -- With our student-athletes making final preparations to return to campus in three short weeks, the King's College Athletic Department and Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Cheryl Ish released the newest addition to the department's staff. On Tuesday afternoon, Ish announced Andy Orlowski's return to King's College as the next Assistant Athletic Director.
Dunmore high rise hosts Community Connections fair, offering resources and hot meals
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. — Earlier today the Lackawanna County Housing Authority hosted Community Connections at The Robert E. Dougherty High Rise in Dunmore. This resource fair highlighted local organizations with a focus on helping their community. Residents of the high rise leaving their apartment were greeted with resource tables,...
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.
Open Market includes Flea Market this Saturday
There's no telling what you may find at this Saturday's Open Market in Gibson Park. This week, along with the last Saturday of August, the market will offer a dedicated flea market section. Tables are just $10 and will feature everything from antiques and collectibles to furniture, clothing and more....
How Delaware — Biden's home state — is reacting to the end of his campaign
Joe Biden has been part of Delaware politics for more than five decades. He started out as a county councilman when he was 28 years old. He's currently the oldest president in U.S. history, and his announcement that he won't run for reelection likely marks the close of one of the country's longest political careers. Rachel Sawicki with Delaware Public Media reports on how The First State is reacting to the news.
Baltimore man killed in Greenfield Township motorcycle accident
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH, (July 25, 2024) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a 54-year-old man was fatally injured Thursday night in a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident in Greenfield Township. According to authorities, a 2018 Ford Fusion heading northbound along State Route 158 attempted to turn eastbound onto Rainbow Drive...
Wilkes-Barre homeless camp to be ‘thoroughly cleaned’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announced the encampment in the riverfront area of Kirby Park will be “thoroughly cleaned and cleared.” According to officials with Wilkes-Barre City, Mayor George Brown directed that those who stay at the riverfront area of Kirby Park be notified that the city will be coming to thoroughly […]
Coal Region welcomes Snedeker with applause, checks
The Coal Region welcomed Newswatch 16 morning meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, with applause and checks in support of St. Joseph’s Center, in Scranton. In its 27th year, "Go Joe" celebrates the "Year of the Inflatables!" to raise funds for individuals and families served by the Catholic agency.
Students help spruce up City Hall grounds
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown and City Councilman Stan Mirin (District C) welcomed students from Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s Creative and Performing Arts Academy to City Hall on Tuesday. The students presented the city with park benches and garbage covers that were designed and painted for the beautification of City Hall’s grounds.
W-B Preservation Society summer architectural walking tour Saturday, July 27.
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barré Preservation Society director Tony Brooks will host the annual summer architectural walking tour of downtown Wilkes-Barre at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27. Meet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 South Franklin St. Free parking next door to the church. The tour will explore three...
Best bets for this weekend's entertainment
Country singer Lanie Gardner is the finale highlight of the Rockin’ the River free concert series Friday. Gardner came to attention when her cover of Fleetwood Mac's “Dreams” went viral on social media a few years ago. Her single “Chasing The Wind” is in movie theaters now on the “Twisters” soundtrack. Opening act is The Broke Pines. River Common at Millennium Circle, North River Street, Wilkes-Barre. Food vendors open at 5 p.m. Music from 6 to 9.
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Fence to be restored at Delaware Highlands Conservancy
BEACH LAKE, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy has received $3,155.50 in grant funding from the Honesdale National Bank Foundation. The monies will support the restoration and rebuild of a perimeter fence for a small historic family cemetery on the conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve property. The historic...
Scranton Jewish Food Festival begins July 28 with new art exhibit and the unity of food
Every year, Rabbi Benny Rapoport is asked what his favorite item is at the Jewish Food Festival in Scranton. He finesses the tough question with different answers for different moods.