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In 2020, ballots found in a Luzerne County dumpster prompted an investigation. A watchdog says the U.S. attorney's statements misled the public
SCRANTON, Pa. — A U.S. Department of Justice watchdog said David Freed, the former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, misled the public regarding the handful of ballots found in a Luzerne County dumpster weeks before the 2020 general election. The Office of Inspector General, in a...
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, […]
Lane restriction on I-81 North in Luzerne County due to emergency bridge repairs
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Road work is causing some traffic trouble on I-81 in Luzerne County. PennDOT crews are working on emergency bridge deck repairs on I-81 North in Dorrance Township near the Dorrance Rest Area. A lane restriction is in place. Crews are expected to work on the...
Luzerne County Children Youth and Families shifts approach
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An agency with the goal of helping children and families is shifting its approach. After having its license downgraded to provisional in 2021, due to criminal charges against the former director, Luzerne County Children and Youth had its license fully restored in September. Now, the agency says they are implementing […]
Luzerne County kid turns lemons into lemonade for good cause
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Turning lemons into lemonade and serving it up for a good cause is the goal of one Luzerne County youngster. This is Avery Deitrick’s fifth year hosting a lemonade stand. This year, she’s raising money for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Her stand also featured hot dogs, tie-dyed shirts, baked goods, […]
Two new cases of West Nile Virus found in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Two mosquitoes tested positive for the virus in Moosic and Scranton. This is the fifth and sixth case of West Nile found in mosquitoes this year in Lackawanna County. Experts say to protect yourself from insects by wearing […]
White Haven's 200th birthday brings locals and tourists together for a grand celebration
LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — The Borough of White Haven celebrated its 200-year birthday, and the whole community was invited. The streets were filled with vendors, food and music, to celebrate the area's history. “This event was one from my childhood that lasted a very long time, several decades, there had...
Second Annual Wing Fling wraps up in Swoyersville
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community is having a wing ding time this weekend. It’s day two of the Second Annual Swoyersville Wing Fling. About five dozen vendors filled the Swoyersville Softball Complex. While some vendors served up foods like hot dogs, pretzels, and ice cream., chicken wings, boneless bites, and hot sauce ruled […]
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.
Motorcyclists ride in Memorial Motorcycle Ride in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Friends and family of a young man whose life was cut short remembered him Sunday the best way they knew how. They held a Memorial Motorcycle Ride in Lackawanna County. It was an emotional day for the loved ones of Alexander Petrovich as they honored his memory by doing something he […]
Making sure no kid goes hungry in Berwick
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Making sure no child goes hungry was the goal Monday in Columbia County. More than 150 families received a free, healthy, and nutritional lunch on Monday in Berwick. Dozens of volunteers from the Youth Action Center and For the Cause Teen Center teamed up with local food banks to give […]
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