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Wyoming Area Class of 1974 planning reunion
Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1974, will celebrate their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Gramercy Restaurant in Pittston. There will be music and a raffle table. Cost is $40 per person with a cash bar. For reservations, make checks payable to Karen Ferrett by July 15. Contact information and inquiries can be made to Kmferrett@msn.com or on the WAHS Class 1974 Facebook page. Members of the reunion committee are, first row, from left, Patti Marianacci, Nancy Rowe, Mary Beth Bolin and Karen Ferrett. Second row: Carl Mercincavage, Theresa Yatsko and Mary Kay Baloga. Third row: Nicky Mozart, Billy Miller and Jerry Yakobitis.
Car show benefits AWSOM animal shelter
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The heat was beating down on these hot rods at Memorytown in Paradise Township near Mount Pocono, but it didn't stop car lovers and animal lovers alike from coming out to the Crazy for Cars Car Show. "Today is our 15th annual Crazy for Cars...
Pet store leaving Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Village Pet Supplies and Gifts in Hanover Township prides itself on providing solutions to its customers. "The only store that really, like, just is here to solve your problems and help keep your pet the healthiest for as long as possible," said owner Brenda Bartlett.
Willow Wisp Farm invites community to family-friendly event
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Farm Arts Collective will hold a free event for families and children on Saturday, July 13 from 1-4 p.m. on Willow Wisp Organic Farm, located at 38 Hickory Lane in Damascus, Wayne County. The annual Family Farm Day invites community...
Preparations underway for the 85th year of Scrantons Co-Op Farmers Market
SCRANTON, Pa. — The finishing touches are underway on Barring Avenue to make sure the Scranton Co-Op Farmer's Market is manicured for opening day. "We're here for cleanup. We put on the awning, swept up, getting the grass cut, just getting ready for next Monday when we open," said James Shirg.
Man pleads guilty to DUI after crashing van with care-dependent passenger
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A man has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence when he crashed a school van that a care-dependent person was riding in. According to our newsgathering partners at the Times Leader, Arthur Cool was driving a van for Reliable Inc. when he crashed into another vehicle in Hanover Township on Dec. 15, 2023. A mentally-challenged person inside the van sustained a facial injury in the crash.
Warrant issued for inmate who pretended to be his sibling to get released from Pa. jail
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough issued a bench warrant for Drake Partington on allegations he failed to appear for a court proceeding Monday on simple assault charges. Drake Partington, 22, had his identity used by his half-brother, Billy Partington, 30, to be released from...
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...
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.
Scranton to demolish flooded homes
SCRANTON, Pa. — The city got the first round of approval for grant funding that will buy and demolish 21 properties, 18 homes and three vacant lots impacted by the deadly September flood. “When we did get down to the people who were affected, their houses were filled with...
Paving detour to affect drivers in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Paving in Dickson City will force drivers on a detour in Lackawanna County. PennDOT says there is a detour scheduled on Main Avenue to the Interstate 81 northbound ramp in Dickson City. Enter Interstate 81 southbound. Take Exit 188 (Dunmore/Throop) Turn left traveling over the...
Penn’s Northeast partners with Calex ISCS on national marketing campaign
PITTSTON — John Augustine, President/CEO of Penn’s Northeast, on Monday called it “creative, innovative and never tried before,” and if a new marketing campaign is successful, it could be viewed better than roadside billboards. Only these billboards will be on 18 wheels, painted on the sides...
“…but something next to normal would be okay.” | Next to Normal to be presented by the Scranton Shakespeare Festival 🎭
(WBRE’s PA Live) — Embark on an emotional journey unlike any other with Next to Normal, the poignant musical that dares to explore the complexities of mental illness and family dynamics through a rock soundtrack, presented by the Scranton Shakespeare Festival. EVENT DETAILS. Presented By: Scranton Shakespeare Festival.
Teen channels heartbreaking loss into raising awareness
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Walking with purpose is the goal of a Hanover Township teen, and she encourages others to do so. In this week’s Here’s To You Kid, we meet Maleea Rembish who is motivated by a loss to make a difference. Motivation can come...
Alleged confession by Sugar Notch matricide suspect can be used at trial
WILKES-BARRE — An alleged video recorded confession by Erik Michael Watkins, charged in the beating death of his mother in Sugar Notch in 2020, can be presented to a Luzerne County jury, President Judge Michael T. Vough recently ruled. Watkins, 42, is scheduled for a jury trial in September...
NEPA Reptile Expo returns
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...
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