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Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
Montour-Delong Community Fair underway
MONTOUR COUNTY, Pa. — The Montour-Delong Community Fair near Washingtonville is in its 86th year. Not only does the fair feature old favorites but there are also several new events this year. "We have live reindeer, permanent jewelry, some woodworking, we have a woodcarver that's going to carve live...
Officials give details after Wyoming Area School District 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 business park to transform mine-scarred land in Hazle Township, create 700 jobs
Mine-scarred land is being turned into a business park with state funding in Hazle Township. A state grant said to be highly competitive of $2 million along with low-interest loans of $3 million have been awarded to CAN DO, Inc. and Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services to develop the Crossroads East Business Park.
When is Oktoberfest 2024 at Mohegan PA?
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mohegan Pennsylvania has announced the return of Oktoberfest. According to Mohegan Pennsylvania, Oktoberfest 2024 will be kicking off the second weekend of September. Officials say the festivities will take place on Friday, September 13 from 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 14 from 11:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m. […]
Flames damage apartment building in West Pittston
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Fire damaged an apartment building early Tuesday morning in Luzerne County. Firefighters were called to Jenkins Street in West Pittston around 2 a.m. Newswatch 16 crews found heavy smoke and damage to the building. Officials have not said if anyone was hurt in the fire...
Flash flood warning issued for Luzerne County early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 3:34 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 5:30 p.m. for Luzerne County. "At 3:34 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches per hour. Street flooding is ongoing and flash flooding is expected to begin shortly," according to the weather service. "Additional thunderstorms moving into the area will continue torrential rainfall over the next couple hours."
Efforts of the Luzerne County Opioid Commission
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is a serious public health and safety crisis involving opioids across the nation and right here in Luzerne County. That’s why a special commission has been formed with the goal of finding the best uses for opioid litigation proceeds in order to fight the epidemic. One overdose is too […]
Mahanoy Area School District bans cell phone use during school hours
MAHANOY CITY, Pa, (WOLF) — Mahanoy Area School District has announced for the 2024-2025 school year that the use of cell phones will be prohibited by students during school hours. A bill to limit access to phones in school was officially signed into law last week by Governor Shapiro.
Luzernne County Council approves 10-year tax break for Hazle Twp. commercial project
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Council on Tuesday approved a 10-year tax abatement plan for a commercial development project in Hazle Twp. Council also confirmed Paula Radick as full-time head of the division of judicial services and records. Tax break. Council voted 9-2 to approve a 10-year tax abatement schedule...
Luzerne County libraries benefit from gambling funds with large grants
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — State Representative Eddie Pashinski and State Senator Marty Flynn headed to two libraries in Luzerne County to present checks. The first check presentation was to Osterhout Free Library of Wilkes-Barre for $131,000., and the other was the Bishop Memorial Library, which received $150,000. "We were...
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