Mayfield
LATEST NEWS
Community calendar: Week of 7/4/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. St. John’s Cathedral, Mayfield, is holding a shoe collection at the church center, 701 Hill St., Mayfield....
Lackawanna County Commissioners upgrades cash management
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County Commissioners taking a major step to upgrade the county government’s cash management to increase the county’s income after years of trying to get the county out of debt. County commissioners hired financial firm Three Plus One out of New York to begin its Cashvest program in hopes of cutting […]
Fourth of July celebrations kicks off with a bang in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Independence Day celebrations are already off with a bang. Thousands came to the Electric City’s Annual Scrantastic Spectacular. Wednesday marked the 12th Annual Scrantastic Spectacular out here on the square and the show did not disappoint. The fireworks display is considered one of the best here in NEPA and one […]
12th Annual Scrantastic Spectacular underway in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July celebrations are getting underway early in some parts of our area, including in the Electric City. Thousands are expected to visit downtown for music, food, and fireworks on Wednesday. “Yeah, the weather’s beautiful perfect for some lemonade,” said Emily Williams with Lacka Lemonade. With temperatures in […]
Non-profits team up to open youth center in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local non-profits are coming together to open a new youth center in Lackawanna County. 1621 Washburn Street will now be home to the West Scranton Youth Center. With renovations underway, this building will offer a safe haven for kids in the area. “Given our wrestling background, wrestling was the […]
Search for man wanted in alleged retail theft at Walmart
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted after police say he was involved in a retail theft at Walmart. The Taylor Police Department is looking to identify the suspect who was allegedly involved in a retail theft at Walmart on South Main Street on June 28. Anyone with information is asked to contact […]
Julia Mellody celebrates 103rd birthday at UNC event
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Celebrating a special birthday during a summer party. Julia Mellody, an active participant at the United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania's Mid Valley Senior Community Center -- is turning 103. The UNC says she's known for her love of parties and her favorite food,...
Cleanups, conversation and change: Peckville library, Sierra Club team up for litter pickups
The Valley Community Library in Peckville, in conjunction with the Northeast Pennsylvania Sierra Club Group and Keep PA Beautiful, alongside other local partners, has been holding a series of litter cleanups across the region. The library recently posted the amount of garbage that was picked up in the 10 cleanups...
Pa. Senate confirms Secretary of Health appointment
Harrisburg, Pa. — After two years as serving as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra L. Bogen has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as Secretary of the Department of Health. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Bogen had over 30 years of experience as a primary care pediatrician and headed the Allegheny County Health Department for just under three years. Since her appointment as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen...
New unemployment compensation web page created for Pennsylvania bus drivers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new web page was created to give bus drivers in Pennsylvania information on applying for unemployment compensation during summer break. On the web page, there is information on how to reopen a claim, how to avoid unnecessary eligibility issues and what to expect in terms of payment, according to the Department […]
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Pa. Legislative clerk finds side job running fireworks tent a blast
Once again, Pennsylvania’s state budget — or lack of it — is fizzling Rick Breski’s Fourth of July side hustle. For more than 30 years, Breski, whose day job is as a legislative reading clerk with the House of Representatives, has operated a pop-up fireworks tent in the parking lot at Leed’s Restaurant and Bar in Swatara Township.
Seven Beaver County names make the PA Baseball Coaches All-State Teams
On July 1, the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-State teams with seven Beaver Valley products garnering all-state honors. The list includes:. OF: Keller Friese, Bucktail OF: Tanner Kephart, Moshannon Valley. OF: Tyler Maddix, Bishop Canevin OF: Carter Smith, Penns Manor. UTIL: Zack Petrie, Connemaugh Township. UTIL: Nick...
Anthony Macri wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature race at Port Royal Speedway
Defending Pa. Speedweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg won his second race of this year’s Pa. Speedweek series, taking the checkered flag in Wednesday night’s 410 sprint car feature at Port Royal Speedway. Macri, who did not finish in last Friday’s Williams Grove feature due to a wreck,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.