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WB accepting applications for Fire Department openings
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Wilkes-Barre is now accepting applications until Aug. 15 to fill openings in the city fire department. Those interested can obtain a civil service application online at https://www.wilkes-barre.city/firecivilservice. Applications must be notarized and submitted in person at City Clerk’s Office, located on...
“…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.
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.
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.
Wilkes-Barre announces street cleaning schedule
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Wilkes-Barre announced the following street cleaning schedule from Tuesday, July 9 through Thursday, July 11. Both the City and the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (WVSA) will utilize their street sweeping trucks. “No Parking” signs, with the street sweeping day indicated, will...
NASCAR at Pocono 2024: Odds, TV times, entry lists and more info
LONG POND, Pa. — NASCAR is back at Pocono Raceway with all three national series as the Cup, Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series will race this weekend. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will kick off the weekend with action Friday. The NASCAR Xfinity Series is on track Saturday. Then, the NASCAR Cup Series has practice and qualifying Saturday with the race Sunday.
YEP’s pool party draws a crowd in Kingston
KINGSTON — Kelsey Cunningham and her three children stood in line outside of the Kingston Community Pool on Sunday eager to beat the unrelenting heat and enjoy a refreshing afternoon poolside. “I like the slides,” said Karson, 7, when asked about his favorite part of the pool. “Swimming!”...
Beyond the Byline: The day Plymouth’s hills were flooded
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. On July 3, 2011, the hills of my hometown, Plymouth, were flooded. It’s still bizarre to even write that sentence, but it actually happened. Yes, 13 years ago this week, when six inches of rain fell in less than one...
LCCC student receives Outstanding Adult Learner Award
NANTICOKE — Luzerne County Community College student Emily Kaufman recently received the 2024 Outstanding Adult Learner Award for her hard work and commitment to academics and volunteerism. The Luzerne County Council on Adult Higher Education recently honored Kaufman and students from Misericordia University, Wilkes University, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and...
It's picnic time in Greater Pittston: Area churches and organizations planning summer picnics
Church picnics evoke fond memories for many people in the valley. Whether it’s playing games, enjoying a first beer in a beer tent, or meeting your crush to hold hands and walk around the picnic, these festivals define Greater Pittston summers. Don’t miss out — check the schedule for locations, dates and times.
Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo returns to Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Reptile lovers unite, and that’s exactly what they did Sunday in Downtown Scranton. Hundreds of people poured into the Hilton Conference Center for the Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo. This event featured creatures many people love, like snakes, turtles, and lizards. There were even non-reptiles like spiders and fish. […]
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