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GOVERNMENT
Annual Summit Hill Hootenanny held at Ludlow Park
SUMMIT HILL, Pa. — Families in Carbon County found cause to celebrate a little on Sunday; you might even say they had a hootenanny. Summit Hill put together its 11th annual Hootenanny Music Festival in the town's Ludlow Park. Music lovers found food to eat vendors to browse and...
Attorney General’s plan to combat teen gun violence in PA
HAZELTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Gun violence and its impact on teens is the focus of an effort launched in Pennsylvania. We have all seen and heard the tragic stories involving gun violence but how are students coping with that violence, and what can be done to help them deal with it? This is all […]
How to comfort your dog during Fourth of July fireworks
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — There's something about this spot at the dog park in Hazleton that Clea finds relaxing, which brings a smile to her owner's face. "See is a very good friendly dog, but she's very, and she's good with people, but she's just very anxious," said Lori Stish, Freeland.
Lehighton Downtown Initiative Presents 4th of July Fireworks!
Let’s Light Up the Sky! It’s the 4th of July!! Come out on the 4th of July at 10:00 pm and view the only public fireworks display in Carbon County!. Every year the Lehighton Downtown Initiative hosts the display of fireworks for the community. Shooting Star Fireworks will be dazzling all of us with their years of experience in the fireworks business. The fireworks will be displayed from the rear parking area of the Lehighton Outdoor Center.
Pocono Canna World Fair July 27th to 28th, 2024
Gilbert, PA: The highly anticipated Pocono Canna World Fair is set to take place at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert, PA, on July 27th and 28th, 2024! This exciting event will be open to the public from 10am to 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday, offering a weekend filled with fun, education, and entertainment for the entire family.
Carbon Chamber to Host Inaugural Cornhole Tournament July 25, 2024
Carbon County, PA – The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) invites you to toss your way to victory at their inaugural Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 4:00pm -7:00pm at Baer Memorial Park in Lehighton. (In the event of rain, the event will be held at the Lehighton Recreation Center.)
Alburtis to feature multi-day carnival for July 4 weekend
ALBURTIS, Pa. — A new summer celebration is on its way to a small borough in western Lehigh County. Alburtis Area Community Center is launching the Alburtis Community Days Carnival, set to take place over four days from July 3-6 at 220 W. 2nd St. Food trucks, carnival rides...
New Tripoli community plans memorial for volunteer firefighters, remembers fallen firemen
NEW TRIPOLI, Pa. — Northwestern Lehigh’s firefighter community gathered Sunday at Ontelaunee Park to celebrate the region’s volunteer fire companies. And to honor two fallen firemen who died fighting a Schuylkill County house fire in 2022. The inaugural Firefighter Appreciation Picnic featured food vendors, live music, corn...
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