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City moves to buy out flood-damaged properties in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA (WBRE/WYOU) — Nearly 10 months ago, dozens of properties were damaged and two Lackawanna County residents were killed by flash flooding. On Monday, the city of Scranton announced steps to bring relief to those whose homes were left in ruins. This is a big step forward for...
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 […]
“…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.
Attendees announced for 2024 SEC Football Media Days
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference today announced the official student-athlete attendee listing for 2024 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days presented by Regions, to be held at the Omni Dallas Hotel, July 15-18. This will be the first time for the event to be held in Dallas and the fourth different location for the SEC’s premier media event in four years. Nashville, Atlanta and Birmingham have served as hosts the last three years.
Two wanted for alleged retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects allegedly involved in a retail theft at Target. On July 7 around 1:20 p.m., police say the suspects pictured entered Target, took two tower fans valued at $239.98, and left the store without paying for the items. Anyone with information is asked to […]
Medical marijuana dispensary opening soon in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A medical marijuana dispensary is coming to Wilkes-Barre Township soon. Trulieve Cannabis will soon open at the former PNC banking location on Route 309. It plans on using the former bank's drive-through to assist customers in addition to walk-ins. Trulieve is one of...
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...
AMIE JO SANGER
Amie Jo Sanger, 44, a resident of Maryland and formerly of Dallas, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Hospice of the Chesapeake after battling stage 4 appendix cancer for over a year. Mrs. Sanger was born August 10, 1979 in Mountain Home, Idaho to Harvey and Tammy Patterson....
Phantoms to sponsor NASCAR Xfinity series car at Pocono
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - It won't be on the ice, but NASCAR fans will feel the thrill of the chill with a special sponsorship this weekend. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms ice hockey team will be the primary sponsor of Sam Hunt Racing’s No. 26 GR Supra, racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 225.
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.
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.
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