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Huntsville Golf Course to Host International Junior Golf Tournament
This July, some of the top, junior talent in golf will tee off at Huntsville Golf Club in Dallas. The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Junior Tournament, in its second year at Huntsville, expects to welcome over 90, under-18 golfers for the three-day, 54-hole match. And, of those 90+ national, international and regional golfers, a handful of local standouts will take to the fairways.
See inside: Luzerne County Historical Society hosts walking tour on Wilkes University’s campus
Historic mansions house students, classrooms and administrative offices at Wilkes University. The former Victorian and Tudor-style homes, acquired by Wilkes over decades, contrast with more modern art, science and technology buildings. To invite the community to observe this contrast, Wilkes on Sunday hosted a tour of Gilded Age mansions in partnership with the Luzerne County Historical Society.
The Burnt Norton | New restaurant opens in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It's a new cuisine and a new location for one restaurant owner in Luzerne County. The Burnt Norton has been in business for three weeks, and the place is already packed. "Seems to be a big hit around here, like these last two days have been...
PD: Man caught plotting murder for hire scheme in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say they caught him plotting a murder-for-hire scheme in Luzerne County. According to the Plymouth Borough Police Department, in January officers began investigating a report from a cooperating witness (CW) about a possible murder-for-hire scheme executed by Dashawn Nelson, 29, of Kingston. Police say […]
Exeter man, 70, sentenced to prison for unlawful child contact
WILKES-BARRE — An Exeter man’s severe health issues was not enough to keep him out of prison for exposing himself and sending lewd pictures and sexual chat messages to a girl. Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Griffith Elias, 70, of Birchwood Estates, to four-to-20 months at...
Keeping your pets safe on Independence Day
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Independence Day is still days away, but firework displays have already started across the region, what’s fun for some is not fun for others, especially our four-legged friends. Blue Chip Animal Refuge in Luzerne County says they’ve already received several strays as a result of fireworks going off. Now, they’re […]
Fourth of July fireworks safety
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Independence Day is almost here. As Americans gear up to celebrate, healthcare professionals are preparing to see an influx of patients. The message is clear: Leave the fireworks to the pros this 4th of July. Fireworks are a staple in many 4th of July celebrations. Last year nearly 10,000 […]
10th Annual Big Bang Celebration went off with a bang in Nanticoke
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rain, clouds, humidity, none of it stopping a community in Luzerne County from celebrating the Fourth of July a few days early. Live music all night to keep the energy high at the 10th Annual Big Bang Celebration in Nanticoke. “It’s something for the community, everybody gets together, it’s just […]
Gas leak evacuates six homes in Kingston
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A gas leak in Kingston Tuesday morning caused six homes to be evacuated. Kingston and Forty Fort Deputy Fire Chief tell 28/22 News that a gas leak occurred in the area of 2nd Avenue around 10:40 a.m. where natural gas was discovered to be blowing out of the roadway and […]
History comes alive in West Pittston’s First to Fall event
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — History came alive in one part of Luzerne County Sunday as the West Pittston Historical Society hosted its First to Fall event. Three years ago, the West Pittston Historical Society decided to remember the events that happened 246 years ago when two brothers from what is now West Pittston […]
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To See Holiday Fireworks In Montco
Here's an exhaustive list of fireworks shows planned across the region for the holiday weekend. FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading, will show fireworks July 4, 5 and 6 for the Fightin' Phils games. Tickets can be purchased on the team's website. Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington,...
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