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Rep. Pashinski, Sen. Flynn present checks for three Wilkes-Barre projects
WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and Sen. Marty Flynn on Friday presented Local Share Account grants totalling $850,000 for three projects in the City of Wilkes-Barre. The first grant, for $400,000, will help fund rehabilitation and restoration of the Mill Creek Brookside Levee System Work to be done...
Man dead after coal processing incident in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is dead after being trapped under coal at a coal processing station in Luzerne County. Hazle Township Fire and Rescue were dispatched around 10:54 p.m. on Thursday to the 400 block of Stockton Mountain Road for a technical rescue, where a man was trapped under coal from […]
Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Siena to battle Bucknell in Northeast PA for McNamara homecoming
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — In the final season of his decorated, collegiate playing career, Scranton native Gerry McNamara and Syracuse played in front of his home crowd in Northeast Pennsylvania. In his first season as a head coach, McNamara will bring his new team back to that same arena for the venue’s first NCAA Division-I men’s basketball game since.
West Side Story: Celebrating 20 years of kielbasa in Plymouth
The Swoyersville Kiwanis Club is hosting its Annual Scholarship Open on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Four Seasons Golf Club, Exeter. From left, are Kiwanis members Kathy Breznay, Sandi Williams-Urzen, Gene Breznay, Anita Murphy, Paula Van Scoy, Ed Grebeck and Jean Stoss.
Fall migration hawkwatch begins at Berks sanctuary Aug. 15
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s annual Autumn Migration Hawkwatch in Albany Township takes place daily from Aug. 15 through Dec. 15. Visitors can join the sanctuary counters as they monitor the southbound raptor migration from the famous North Lookout. Sanctuary staff, trainees and volunteers will be stationed at the lookouts to...
Paige Neely, July 27
Paige Neely is celebrating her 13th birthday today. She is the daughter of Stephanie and Albert Neely, the granddaughter of Dawn Keefe and William Keefe of Wilkes-Barre and the late Howard Neely of Plymouth and the late Cora Neely. She is a great-granddaughter of Ronald Melodick of Plymouth. Paige has twin brothers, Jesse and Joshua, 19.
Siena men's basketball: Saints, Bucknell to play at Wilkes-Barre's Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
In a homecoming for first-year Siena men's basketball coach Gerry McNamara, the Saints will play Bucknell in a neutral-site non-conference game on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. A Scranton native, McNamara also got to play in front of his home crowd in his...
Additional state funding pushes introduction of Scranton School District budget
The Scranton School Board delayed introducing the district's preliminary budget for next year as members and administrators discussed spending an increase in state funding. Directors on Monday night approved a resolution not to raise taxes above the Act I index in order to give officials time to consider how to use $16 million allocated to the district in the state budget.
Crime Alert Berks: Police seek tips to ID shoplifting suspect
Crime Alert Berks County, a citizen crime-fighting group, is offering cash rewards of up to $10,000 to anyone supplying tips that lead to an arrest in this case or any other case or crime. Tipsters with crime information can call 877-373-9913 anytime or contact Crime Alert at its website at...
Siena coach Gerry McNamara to make homecoming trip against Bucknell
Gerry McNamara's first season as Siena men's basketball coach will include a trip home. Siena and Bucknell announced Friday they'll play Nov. 30 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre Township, Pa. in a homecoming for McNamara, who is from nearby Scranton. McNamara played once in Wilkes-Barre...
Wilkes-Barre Man Arrested for Terroristic Threats and Strangulation
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On July 25, 2024, at approximately 12:13 a.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police officers were dispatched to a residence on Bowman Street following a report of a domestic dispute.…
LCTA replacing bus stops in Newport Twp., Nanticoke with on-demand van service
The Luzerne County Transportation Authority is eliminating traditional bus service in Newport Twp. and significantly reducing stops in Nanticoke with plans to launch an on-demand “microtransit van service” pilot program.
Bucknell, Siena to play game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
LEWISBURG — After a 19-year absence, Division 1 men’s basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. Second-year coach John Griffin III brings in a Bucknell squad...
Anthracite Model Railroad Society to hold open house this weekend
The Anthracite Model Railroad Society will hold its Annual Christmas in July Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, at 1056 Hanover Court, Hazle Twp. The event allows the public the opportunity to view HO gauge model trains operating through the City of Hazleton and surrounding towns such as Harleigh, Weatherly, Mauch Chunk, Bethlehem Steel and Pottsville. History buffs who enjoy viewing old structures that no longer exist can see numerous structures on the railroad that have either changed or have been razed. Attendees may bring cameras. Admission is free but donations appreciated. For information, visit The Anthracite Model Railroad Society on Facebook or www.amrclub.org. Another open house will be held in November.