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Man arrested in deadly Wilkes-Barre stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A man wanted in connection to a deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre has been arrested, police announced. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, Jaime Knights, 63, was taken into custody in Bath, New York, extradited back to Luzerne County and arraigned on homicide charges.
Wright Center expands dental services in Wilkes-Barre with new grant
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — After receiving a grant for almost two hundred thousand dollars from the Moses Taylor Foundation, the Wright Center will now officially be expanding dental services to their health center in Wilkes-Barre. They will now be able to serve at least 70 patients at the facility...
New art unveiled in Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — There's new art in Luzerne County - after new pieces were unveiled last Friday. These three pieces can now be seen around Pittston. The first is a 20 to 30-foot mural called "Balancing the Past and Future" on the side of the AH Baby and Co. Building.
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, […]
PennDOT announces plans for Route 118 safety improvement project in Lehman Twp.
LEHMAN TWP. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Wednesday issued an invitation to the public to a virtual plans display regarding the Route 118, Section 392, Safety Improvement Project. The project involves work consisting of:. • Widening Route 118 to accommodate two 11-foot lanes. • An 11-foot...
RECIPES OF THE REGION: Deliciously imperfect cannoli connect generations in Old Forge
Mark Scaramastro took up baking in the last year. It’s given him something to be creative with in his retirement. Now, he is teaching his youngest grandsons how to bake the family’s new favorite: cannoli. In Mark and his wife, Jeri Scaramastro’s, kitchen, their grandchildren’s pictures line the...
All that jazz: Scranton Jazz Festival swings into 19th year
Jazz musicians and music fans will be able to enjoy the many styles of jazz at the 19th annual Scranton Jazz Festival in venues around downtown Scranton on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Scranton Jazz Festival will showcase musicians from all over the world. With more than 20 venues hosting...
Volunteer firefighter facing child porn charges
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A volunteer firefighter has been arrested detectives say he was in possession of child pornography. According to investigators, on July 18, they received a cyber tip from Google that an account linked to the name “Little Wolfey352” uploaded a video of suspected child sexual abuse to a Google Drive. Officials […]
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