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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...
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.
Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling held
The Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling came back this weekend. The event, which benefits the Swoyersville Parks and Recreation Board, was held Saturday and Sunday at Roosevelt Park at the corner of Tripp and Scott streets. This year’s event featured around 10 vendors specializing in chicken wings. A panel of judges sampled each in a blind taste test to determine winners in a variety of categories.
Rockin' the River concert series concludes with Lanie Gardner
Country performer Lanie Gardner headlined the final concert of this summer's Rockin' the River series in Riverfront Park in Wilkes-Barre Friday. Gardner's song “Chasing the Wind” is featured on the soundtrack of the recently released movie "Twisters." The free Rockin' the River concerts are presented by Visit Luzerne County and the Riverfront Parks Committee.
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.
Mercer Mammoths cannot overtake Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in ECCBL semifinals
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — After getting past the third-seeded Trenton Generals, 2-0, Friday night in the Southern Division play-in game to advance to Saturday’s inaugural East Coast Collegiate Baseball League semifinals at Memorial Stadium, the Mercer Mammoths were happy to be there with the league’s top team, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Miners.
United Way of Wyoming Valley hosts ‘Helping Kids Thrive Drive’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For families living in poverty, a lack of basic necessities like hygiene products and clothing can keep kids out of school for weeks. It’s why the United Way of Wyoming Valley is working to help students look and feel their best to stay in school and keep learning. Donations came […]
Casey pushes Scranton-area hospital owner to ensure care remains accessible
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Friday said Community Health Services has “repeatedly forgone efforts to invest in their Pennsylvania facilities and risked the quality and accessibility of care for Pennsylvanians in the pursuit of profit for their shareholders and executives.”. In a letter to Community Health...
From Scranton to the Met: opera singer gives back to local arts program
During a two-week intensive course in performing and visual arts, children sing together each morning to warm up their voices. One day, they had the opportunity to warm up with an opera singer. Thomas Capobianco was in this very program as a kid. A 2009 graduate of Scranton High School,...
Lackawanna Blind Association hosts annual summer picnic
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna Blind Association hosted their Annual Summer Picnic Thursday afternoon at McDade Park in Scranton. Low vision and visually-impaired individuals and their families were invited to enjoy a delicious outdoor lunch. The weather turned out perfect. Stormtracker 16 Meteorologist Jeremy Lewan was the guest speaker...
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