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Resources come together for those less fortunate in Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Resources for those less fortunate came together at the Robert E. Dougherty High-Rise in Dunmore. The event was sponsored by the Lackawanna County Housing Authority. Free clothing and meals were provided by Saint Francis of Assisi, and residents of the high-rise were told about programs in the community to help […]
Recognize this man? Palmer Twp. police say he's wanted for armed robbery
PALMER TWP., Pa. -- Police in Northampton County are asking for help identifying the pictured man, accused of armed robbery. Palmer Township Police say on Monday just before 9 p.m. officers responded to the Citgo Mini Mart on Old Nazareth Road for the armed robbery call. An employee reported that...
Why this bird of prey in decline is thriving at a Pennsylvania landfill (PHOTOS)
There was some mild screeching as Adrienne Fors and Kevin Kelly handled American kestrels born just this year in bird boxes on the grounds of a Northampton County landfill. Kelly, who works at the wastewater treatment plant for WM’s Grand Central Landfill in Plainfield Township, placed the three birds on their back to gently apply an aluminum band with a unique identification number.
Coroner called to scene of crash in Carbon Co.
NESQUEHONING, Pa. -- Officials are investigating a deadly crash in Carbon County. It happened around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in Nesquehoning. A 69 News freelance videographer says the county coroner was called to the scene on Route 93, about a mile north of Route 209. There's no word on what led...
‘That’s a lot of lots’: Jaindl proposes 206-lot residential buildout along Route 22
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. — Four parcels — three north of Route 22 and one south, could become home to 206 residential lots and about 38 acres of recreation space in Northampton County. But for now, the project, Farmersville Estates, is in the planning stage with no approvals as...
Former Pa. county worker wins more than 4 years of back pay, benefits
Northampton County’s president judge has awarded a former county assistant solicitor more than four years’ worth of back pay and benefits stemming from a yearslong dispute over her termination. The award comes in addition to the $94,000 in damages and $186,000 in legal fees Jill Mancini won in...
Musikfest Satellite Parking Coming to Penn State LV Campus
The Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus will be home to a Musikfest satellite parking lot during this year’s festival, providing attendees with another way to get to and from the country’s largest free music festival. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. The Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus will be...
Officials give details after school building closure
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An update to a story 28/22 news first told you about Monday night: A Luzerne County school district has closed one of its buildings after a suspected mold discovery. At a school board meeting Tuesday, school officials confirmed that mold was detected in the lower level of the Wyoming […]
New park benches unveiled in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New park benches will be on display in the Diamond City thanks to the Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s Creative and Performing Arts Academy (CAPAA.) Students designed and painted the park benches and garbage covers to help with the beautification of the city hall’s grounds in Wilkes-Barre. The mayor of the […]
Scranton Library branch to close for renovations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local library will be closing for some long-needed renovations. The Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be seeing some major upgrades soon, including adding a handicapped entrance to the back of the building. The front entrance will also be renovated. Inside, crews will be installing a handicapped restroom and replacing […]
Jake Joins the Sue Henry Show on WILK
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — If you tuned into The Sue Henry show on WILK Tuesday afternoon, you may have heard a familiar voice - our Jake Sarwar!. Jake joined the legendary Sue Henry as a contestant on her "fake news" game. Sue presents four stories - three of...
Pa. man who told police he smokes marijuana daily is charged with vehicular homicide
DANVILLE — A Lycoming County man who told state police he smokes marijuana daily has been charged with vehicular homicide following an investigation into a Jan. 1 accident on Interstate 80 near Danville. Anthony J. Machi, 45, of the Hughesville area, is accused of being responsible for the death...
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