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American Red Cross announces blood shortage, calls on donors statewide
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The American Red Cross has announced an emergency blood shortage and is asking the community to consider donating. As the remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country continue to complicate efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply, those who remain in unaffected areas are urged to donate. […]
Road restrictions set for La Festa Italiana
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — La Festa Italiana is returning to Lackawanna County. Officials have begun setting up road closures in downtown Scranton. Officials say the banners have been hung and the tents are being set up around the courthouse square. As of August 27 at 3:00 p.m., no parking restrictions are in place on […]
New West Nile case detected in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another positive case of the West Nile Virus has been found in a mosquito in Lackawanna County. Officials say the positive case was found near the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Archbald. Authorities say residents should take precautions when outdoors, like wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Officials say to date […]
Lackawanna County pools, lakes, adjust hours amid lifeguard shortage
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pools and lakes in Lackawanna County are adjusting their hours. This is due to a lifeguard shortage with students returning to campus. Lakes at Lackawanna County’s Merli-Sarnoski, Covington, and Aylesworth parks are now closed to swimming. The pool and splash pad at McDade Park will be closing next Monday for the […]
The Lehigh Valley warehouse boom has brought prosperity, problems — and a notable culture change
TATAMY, Pa. — When Chris Moren moved to the borough in 1997, no mailboxes dotted the streets. Instead, each resident in the eight-block-wide, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Northampton County municipality had their own post office box. “This [housing] development came in and they put mailboxes up,” said Moren, who from 2018...
Keystone College's future merger looks to keep the doors open as fall semester begins
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Dozens of students made their way to class on the first day of the fall semester at Keystone College. Earlier this month, officials with the college announced Keystone would merge with the Washington Institute for Education and Research, a nonprofit organization, after concerns over the school's financial status arose in the spring.
Lehigh Valley CEO to blast off further into space than any human since moon landings (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Tuesday’s launch was pushed back to Wednesday at the earliest. Mission planners say at spacex.com the launch is eyed for 3:38 a.m. EDT Wednesday, with additional launch opportunities within a four-hour window at 5:23 a.m. EDT and 7:09 a.m. EDT. Backup opportunities also are available at the same times Thursday.
Man sentenced for embezzling $1.5M from employer to gamble online
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man has been sentenced for embezzling over $1.5 million from a Luzerne County HVAC business to fund his online gambling accounts. Lawrence Malachefski, 39, of Wikes-Barre has been sentenced to 30 months of prison and a three-year term of supervised release for wire fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, from […]
Fall Semester Events Planned at University
Musical and theatrical performances, lectures by distinguished authors and art exhibits are among the events planned at Scranton for the fall semester of 2024. Sept. 3-Oct. 11 Art Exhibit: “The Lackawanna River and Watershed: History and Environment.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.
Top Beam Placed on Newest Building on Campus
University of Scranton President Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., penned a note of thanks to benefactors Robert and Marilyn Weiss on a steel beam moments before a crane lifted it to the top of the new hall that bears their name. The University of Scranton held an informal “topping out”...
Greene Dreher Sterling fair in full swing
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — The rides are spinning here at the Greene Dreher Sterling Fair in Newfoundland. It's a fair activity every kid looks forward to. "I love the rides; I saw a dragon coaster. It's like a coaster, a kid coaster, that's a dragon coaster," said Ian Jaramillo of Tafton.
Moose Lodge Gives Back to Local Community
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A check was presented Monday night at the West Pittston Moose Lodge to benefit an autism organization. Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere, or SAFE, provides support, resources, and experiences for families and adults with autism. The organization's Executive Director says the money will...
Supernova Hanover wins over blazing Pocono oval
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Supernova Hanover was the easiest of winners in the $15,000 featured trot on Monday afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, where good weather and a honed racetrack produced fast times all day long. Supernova Hanover, a sophomore Greenshoe colt trained by Per Engblom for Engblom...
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