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From Newton, Massachusetts, to Scranton: John Krasinski and B.J. Novak Together for Decades
There are so many actors from New England who have made it big. From Adam Sandler to Seth Myers, Sarah Silverman, Dan Brown, Stephen King, Mandy Moore, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Rachel Dratch, the list goes on and on. I have to think, however, that The Office deserves a Dundee Award for the most cast members from Massachusetts. Two of them are even from the same city.
Annual Rockers Roll in Avoca
AVOCA, Pa. — A local motorcycle group hosted a charity event to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The NEPA Rockers Motorcycle Club hit the road Saturday to kick off their 14th annual Rockers Roll Ride. Once their ride was over, they headed to Litzy's Lounge in Avoca for some food...
Man charged with deadly ATV hit-and-run crash in Luzerne County
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators have charged a man for his alleged involvement in a deadly hit-and-run crash involving an ATV. Police say they have charged Richard J. Simon Jr., 39, of Nanticoke, with involuntary manslaughter after a crash killed an ATV rider, James Thiemann, 26, of Warrior Run. According to court documents, on […]
'Dog Days of Summer' event brings community, business owners together in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Biden Street in Scranton should have been renamed Dog Street after today’s Dog Days of Summer Event. The event had something for everyone, and their furry friends, and supported small businesses along the way. "It’s great to see people come out to support...
NEPA's Day Out Fundraiser supports youth grief camp with over 20 vendors
Duryea, Luzerne Co. — Saturday NEPA’s Summer in the City held their NEPA’s Day Out Fundraiser to raise money for the Lands at Hillside Farms Youth grief camp. We’re told over 20 vendors were in attendance, including live music and farm animals. NEPA’s Summer in the...
Ride with the Clown Kid Bike Race fundraises for serious cause in Harveys Lake
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A colorful, lighthearted fundraiser tackled a serious health subject on Saturday. The second annual Ride with the Clown Kid was held Saturday morning at Harveys Lake. It raised money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. All of the proceeds from the event will go to the Alzheimer’s Association to help […]
Keystone and Penn State wrestlers team up to host youth wrestling clinic
LA PLUME, Pa. — Youth camps and clinics are a summer time staple. Keystone college senior, Quinton Frampton, came up with the idea of hosting a youth wrestling clinic at the college as a way to give back to the kids, and as a way to connect with an old friend.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 74: Brady Zapoticky, Dallas HS
2023 Stats: (16 games – sat out the second half of 6 games) Coaches Comments: Will be a three year starter. Brady has taken on more each season, the same growth will be expected this year. Does a great job communicating on every down. He has a lot on his plate.
Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
Duryea: Duryea planning electronics recycling collection
Duryea Borough has partnered with Responsible Recycling Services to host an electronics recycling collection from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Germania Hose Company, 430 Foote Ave. Residents who present identification proving residency in Duryea may recycle one television or computer monitor for free along with the following...
Energysource, Hankins Hanover trot to Pocono wins
Wilkes-Barre, PA — Energysource and Hankins Hanover got the job done in their respective $17,000 featured trots on Saturday afternoon (July 27) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. Energysource, has a history of bunching his wins – half of his 12 lifetime victories before this race came in a...
St. Joseph's Center Telethon: Trinity Child Care
Trinity Child Care, which is founded and run by St. Joseph's Center, Scranton, provides daycare services to children with threatening medical issues. Nurses, therapists and caregivers keep a watchful eye while parents are then able to return to work.