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Section of Route 611 in Monroe County to reopen
DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Having been closed since December 2022, the reopening of part of Route 611 in the Poconos is finally in sight. Businesses like the Historic Castle Inn have seen fewer customers since the closure. “Some of the signage confused people and they thought that we were closed but we’re […]
Touch-A-Truck, pancake breakfast set for Saturday at Bradford County Airport
Radigan Media, the Towanda Rotary Club and the Bradford County Airport are teaming up to host a Touch-A-Truck and fly-in pancake breakfast this weekend. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bradford County Airport, located at 415 Airport Road in Towanda. The pancake breakfast...
Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery to display new exhibit
DALLAS, Pa. — Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Friedman Art Gallery is hosting a new solo exhibition by artist Seth Ellison entitled “Lost in Paradise.” The exhibit, which will feature a variety of Ellison’s paintings, runs from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Tuesday, Oct. 29, and is free and open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friedman Art Gallery is located inside the campus’ Nesbitt Academic Commons.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre library to host first board game convention
DALLAS, Pa. — If you are feeling “board” this summer, check out Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Nesbitt Library from 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. on Aug. 1 and 2. Librarians will hold the first of what they say they hope will become an annual board game convention. It is open to all Penn State Wilkes-Barre staff, faculty and students and any library employees across the commonwealth, as well as members of the local community at no cost. Volunteers interested in teaching games are also welcome.
Pet Boa constrictor reunited with owner after brief escape in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co. — A 13-foot-long pet Boa constrictor was reunited with its owner Sunday in Tunkhannock after leaving its owners home Saturday. Once Elizabeth the Boa wandered off her owners home the community quickly helped search for her. Elizabeth the boa was later found not too far away from home ands found a dark cool place to hide underneath a neighbor's shed .
Olympic skateboarding buzz in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Filled with bikes, skateboards, and scooters, the skatepark at Hollenback Park in the city of Wilkes-Barre is a favorite spot to ride. "I feel good; every day on my board is a good day," said Brady Kaushas. With the Olympic games underway in Paris, people...
Farmers Inn and Tavern holds grand opening in Shavertown
SHAVERTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the historic Farmers Inn and Tavern in Luzerne County. The restaurant and inn were closed due to the pandemic and is now under new ownership. Crews worked to renovate and restore the property, which has been open since the end of June, […]
Irem Temple Restoration Receives Crucial Grant Funding
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — In 1907 construction began on what would become one of the “crown jewels” of downtown Wilkes-Barre, the Irem Temple. Fast forward to the 1980s and the building became inactive. However, in 2019, a group of people aimed at revitalizing the space took control.
Suit Me wins Pocono feature as upsets abound
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Explosive Matter gelding Suits Me, a consistent checkgetter, had not made the breakthrough to the winners circle in 2024 until the $15,000 featured trot Monday (July 29) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, when he beat the heavy favorite Sainthood by a neck while taking a new mark of 1:55.1.
Harrisburg sees about 30 days of 90+ degrees now–3 times more than in the 1990s. By 2090 that number can be up-to 90 days
The Harrisburg area has seen 23 days with a high of 90 plus degrees already this summer – that’s three above the average for a year. And we’re about to enter another heat wave with highs in the 90s from July 31 until Aug. 8. The National...
Gov. Josh Shapiro promotes new pharmacy benefit manager oversight law in Hollidaysburg
Gov. Josh Shapiro is touring the state to tout new legislation reforming the practices of pharmacy benefit managers, also known as PBMs. PBMs act as a middleman between insurance providers, drug manufacturers and pharmacies. Gov. Shapiro spoke at a ceremonial bill signing on Friday at Thompson’s Pharmacy, an independent chain...
Virginia man wins first Bassmaster Kayak Series title in Lewisburg
Lewisburg, Pa. — Last summer, Ewing Minor helped one of his friends celebrate their birthday by taking a trip to the Susquehanna River. The conditions he fished then helped Minor dial in the winning smallmouth strategy this week at the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Susquehanna River scored by TourneyX. With a two-day total of 187.75 inches, the Virginia angler secured his first Kayak Series victory and earned the top prize of $11,694. Just a quarter of an inch separated Minor from second-place Kristine...
TK Memorial Golf Tournament keeps memory alive
Recently, the Fredonia State hockey alumni held the second annual Tanner Kahlau Memorial Golf Tournament set up in honor of the former Blue Devil hockey player. Kahlau passed away in January of 2021 while he was a member of the team. The tournament was again held at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Kahlau's hometown of Mountain Top, PA.
Missouri nonprofit takes over 4 Pa. nursing homes
Lutheran Senior Services, a Missouri nonprofit has agreed to take over the senior living operations of Middletown-based Diakon, a Lutheran organization that offers a range of services for children, families, and adults. The two organizations announced that the agreement was finalized to combine Diakon’s senior living operations with Lutheran Senior...