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OL Tavian Branch puts Rutgers in top three after Friday visit
Just a month after being offered by Rutgers at a camp, class of 2026 offensive tackle Tavian Branch of Riverside (Taylor, Pa.) was back on campus for another unofficial visit Friday. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound Branch currently holds five offers from Cincinnati, Kent State, Pittsburgh and Temple. After the visit, Branch...
Pre-demolition work begins on Water Street Bridge connecting Pittston and West Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Work has begun on the pre-demolition process of the Water Street Bridge. The bridge closed in August 2021 following a failed in-depth inspection due to structural issues. Both bridges between Pittston and West Pittston will be replaced. "Well, I think at the end of...
One killed in accident at coal processing facility
STOCKTON – One person was killed in an accident at a coal processing facility near Hazleton Thursday. Hazle Township firefighters were called to 414 Stockton Mountain Road for a technical rescue just before 10pm. There, someone was trapped under a ton of coal in coal processing station. Additional assistance...
Motorcyclists give firefighters boost in Drums
DRUMS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local firefighters are getting a boost thanks to some bikers. Motorcyclists got their motors running and headed out on the highway Saturday morning in Drums for what’s called Rally in the Valley. More than 70 bikes and 100 riders participated. Besides the motorcycle run, the event included, among other […]
Gilmartin speaks at Troop Cadet Graduation in Lackawanna County
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 35th annual Troop R Camp Cadet graduation was held Friday in Lackawanna County. 62 cadets graduated from Troop R. The event was held at the Performing Arts Center at Marywood University in Dunmore. Camp Cadet is a summer camp for boys and girls from Pennsylvania between the ages of thirteen to fifteen. […]
From Newton, Massachusetts, to Scranton: John Krasinski and B.J. Novak Together for Decades
There are so many actors from New England who have made it big. From Adam Sandler to Seth Myers, Sarah Silverman, Dan Brown, Stephen King, Mandy Moore, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Rachel Dratch, the list goes on and on. I have to think, however, that The Office deserves a Dundee Award for the most cast members from Massachusetts. Two of them are even from the same city.
White Haven celebrating 200th Anniversary
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local borough is marking a major milestone this weekend. It celebrated its 200th anniversary with a block party and much more. On Saturday morning, hundreds gathered to celebrate White Haven and all the rich history it holds. The community that started with just a log cabin in 1824 […]
Annual Rockers Roll in Avoca
AVOCA, Pa. — A local motorcycle group hosted a charity event to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The NEPA Rockers Motorcycle Club hit the road Saturday to kick off their 14th annual Rockers Roll Ride. Once their ride was over, they headed to Litzy's Lounge in Avoca for some food...
NEPA's Day Out Fundraiser supports youth grief camp with over 20 vendors
Duryea, Luzerne Co. — Saturday NEPA’s Summer in the City held their NEPA’s Day Out Fundraiser to raise money for the Lands at Hillside Farms Youth grief camp. We’re told over 20 vendors were in attendance, including live music and farm animals. NEPA’s Summer in the...
Man charged with deadly ATV hit-and-run crash in Luzerne County
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators have charged a man for his alleged involvement in a deadly hit-and-run crash involving an ATV. Police say they have charged Richard J. Simon Jr., 39, of Nanticoke, with involuntary manslaughter after a crash killed an ATV rider, James Thiemann, 26, of Warrior Run. According to court documents, on […]
Ride with the Clown Kid Bike Race fundraises for serious cause in Harveys Lake
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A colorful, lighthearted fundraiser tackled a serious health subject on Saturday. The second annual Ride with the Clown Kid was held Saturday morning at Harveys Lake. It raised money and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. All of the proceeds from the event will go to the Alzheimer’s Association to help […]
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...