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AG settles lawsuit against owners of Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Attorney General Michelle Henry on Tuesday announced a settlement of a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, regarding alleged mistreatment of consumers who purchased timeshares. The settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA,...
D&L Trail closure impacts businesses in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — During peak tourism season, the Jim Thorpe pedestrian bridge is a popular stop. Now a gate is up keeping people out. "Oh, it is so sad. There are so many beautiful sights you can see walking down the trail and we can't do it," said Karen Lomanto of New York.
Veterans honored at Pocono Raceway with cars
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Those who served their country were honored at Pocono Raceway thanks to a national program. It was a liberating moment for two Pennsylvania veterans. Both were gifted a refurbished car and can now rebuild their lives. A refurbished 2017 Hyundai Tucson was donated to Marine Corps veteran Lucas Somishka […]
Road closure set in Carbon County for UGI work
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Race Street in Jim Thorpe Borough is scheduled to be closed starting Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Race Street will be closed from Broadway to Susquehanna Street, including the County Lot by the Hooven Building. The street closure is scheduled to occur from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to […]
Boozy B’s in Wilkes-Barre set to close at the end of August
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Boozy B’s has announced they will be closing at the end of August. According to Boozy B’s after five years they will be closing in downtown Wilkes-Barre on August 24. Boozy B’s states they will be at their final festival of the year at the Boozy B’s Wizard Weekend on […]
Wilkes-Barre flags ordered at half-staff for former fire chief killed at Trump rally
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown has ordered all American flags on city property to be at half-staff to remember Corey Comperatore, the man killed in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at Saturday's rally in Butler County. The order is in solidarity with...
Thousands without power across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — One of the hottest days of the year is expected today, and thousands of people could spend the day without electricity, fans, and air conditioning. A line of severe thunderstorms came through Monday night. In Lackawanna County, the roof of Cook's Foods in Old Forge was partially ripped off.
Lehman Township solar meeting overflows into parking lot
Over 170 residents crowded into Lehman Township’s municipal hall and the parking lot for a hearing on the township’s first solar project. Susquehanna Solar, a South Carolina company, wants to build a 46-acre solar farm on agricultural land in Lehman Township, Luzerne County. Residents packed the July 15 conditional use hearing, demanding the township move the meeting to a larger location where all interested residents could hear the meeting.
Cleaning up after storms Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — When Don Bly of Don's Tree Service sees pictures like this popping up online during a storm, he knows one thing. "We're in trouble," Bly said. "It kind of bounces my regular schedule around a little bit and it just adds more work to heavier workload for us."
Kitchen fire damages home in Luzerne County
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire Monday afternoon damaged a home in Luzerne County. Crews in Luzerne County first responded to a home on the 20 block of Oval Drive just before 5:00 p.m. for a report of a smoky condition inside the residence. It was then upgraded to a structure fire when […]
Letter to the Editor: U2 Tribute raises the water level for Rockin’ the River
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The free outdoor concert program sponsored by ‘Visit Luzerne County’ which is headed by former Music Editor of the Times Leader, Alan K. Stout, hit a high note with an excellent all-around performance from ‘The Unforgettable Fire.” The location along the somewhat new River Commons is helping utilize the creation of the Wilkes-Barre waterfront that was part of a revitalizing project lead by Luzerne County.
Governor Shapiro signs new law to limit cell phone use in schools
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — A bill to limit access to phones in school has been officially signed into law last week by Governor Shapiro that could apply to schools across the commonwealth. The legislation would allow schools to have students place their phones in a secure bag to avoid...
Luzerne County committee approves Ellen Webster Palmer statue restoration
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. After more than a decade on the back burner, a Luzerne County Council committee agreed to earmark natural-gas recreation funding to restore a statue of Ellen Webster Palmer so it can be returned to the county courthouse lawn. The 1,200-pound marble...
Wilkes-Barre street cleaning schedule announced for July 17-18
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced the following street cleaning schedule from Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18. “No Parking” signs, with the street sweeping day indicated, will be posted during street cleaning in each neighborhood. Vehicles will be ticketed if...
Tone of political rhetoric headed into election season
LUZERNE COUNTY, EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— As we learn more details about Saturday night’s shooting, party leaders, political analysts and candidates from both ends of the political spectrum continue to weigh in. 28/22 News reporter Amelia Sack joins us live in the control center with that side of the story. The conversations I had today all […]
Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up-to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
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