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Wilkes-Barre City prepared to clear out encampment
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced on Monday the encampment behind Kirby Park in the city will be cleaned up and cleared out. Signs were posted around the encampment on Monday notifying people that they must remove their personal belongings by 6:00 a.m. Thursday. Otherwise, they will be considered abandoned property. […]
JamBase’s Festivals For Everyone Contest Winner Selects Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024
In May, JamBase ran its biggest contest ever in conjunction with the Festivals For Everyone campaign and Find Your Fest tool launch. The winner of the contest won a trip to a festival of their choice anywhere in the world. JamBase had more than 5,000 entries and over 2,500 festivals to choose from!
Efforts recognized in Robert Baron murder investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County district attorney's office on Wednesday celebrated the "team effort" behind the six-year-long investigation of Old Forge business owner Robert Baron's murder. Two weeks after convicted killer Justin Schuback learned he will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing the 58-year-old...
The Wayne County Fair 4-H, FFA Junior Livestock Sale is one of the biggest in the state
The Wayne County Fair, in its 162-year history, has been synonymous with promotion of this county's long agricultural heritage, the displays of livestock remaining a popular attraction. The presence of 4-H and FFA is strong, with young people bringing farm animals they have raised for showing and auctioning on the last day of the fair. ...
Three allegedly robbed FedEx driver in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a robbery where three men allegedly robbed a FedEx driver in Wilkes-Barre. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Tuesday around 2:39 p.m., a FedEx driver reported that he was robbed on Kidder Street. Police say the victim was making a delivery when he was approached […]
Traffic delays expected near Montage
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are alerting Moosic residents of possible traffic delays due to events near Montage Mountain on Wednesday. Police drivers should expect delays starting around 3:00 p.m. Wednesday on Montage Mtn. Road, Glenmaura National Blvd, Springbrook Avenue (SR 502), and Davis Street. These delays are due to the “I Prevail” and […]
Act Out Theatre Group to perform Disney's Descendants: The Musical
Jul. 24—TAYLOR — Eighty hours of camp, 26 campers and three performances. Act Out Theatre Group LLC concludes its summer teen intensive camp Friday and begins its weekend run of Disney's Descendants: The Musical Saturday. "The past two weeks have been an absolute whirlwind," said Kalen Churcher, the...
Investigators in Robert Baron case honored in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local law enforcement was acknowledged on Wednesday for helping solve one of the most significant murder cases in Lackawanna County history. The District Attorney’s Office recognized those who played a crucial role in the Robert Baron case. The ceremony honored the extraordinary efforts of individuals and law enforcement in bringing […]
Living life to the fullest: Olyphant nonprofit helps those with mobility impairments stay active
A local organization helps people with mobility impairments get active, with a special event this month splashing into late July. Individual Abilities in Motion, or I AM for short, is a nonprofit organization that supports those in the area with mobility impairments, including spinal cord injuries, amputations, Parkinson's disease and more, empowering them to live their lives to the fullest.
Bobby Dalbec’s 3-run blast helps WooSox split doubleheader against Scranton-Wilkes/Barre
MOOSIC, PA – After dropping the first game of the twin bill 8-1, the Worcester Red Sox (11-12)/(46-52) rebounded in the nightcap, winning 7-4 to split their Wednesday doubleheader at PNC Field with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (10-13)/(53-44). The WooSox four-run seventh inning in game two was their 22nd come-from-behind...
Raising awareness for maternal mental health
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WWYOU) — A national organization with a local branch here in NEPA hosted a walk to raise awareness of a common mental health issue. Maternal mental health and women and their loved ones in our area may be dealing with it and may not realize it. Wednesday afternoon Nami’s Momma Bears support […]
Community calendar: Week of 7/25/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City, will be accepting donations of new or gently used...