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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 […]
Wilkes-Barre's Keystone Mission leads Go Green Team in community cleanup
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — To ease the trash and litter issue within the Wilkes-Barre area, Keystone Mission was out Friday morning for its 3rd year of Go Green Team community cleanup. Guests work alongside the staff planting flowers and picking up trash. More than 2 dozen individuals including staff,...
New York starts rehabilitation project on Callicoon Bridge
On Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said work has begun on a $17.8 million project to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge over the Delaware River. The bridge links Bridge Street in the town of Callicoon with State Route 1016 in Damascus Township, Pennsylvania. Officials said the new bridge deck and pier repairs will enhance public […] The post New York starts rehabilitation project on Callicoon Bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
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...
‘Piece Of Alsace’ Finds A Home In The Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley has a wide variety of different businesses. Locally owned eateries, boutiques and venues bring a unique experience to the Hudson Valley region. This year, a new Turkish eatery, Nilufer’s Home Kitchen opened in Beacon, NY bringing roasted eggplant, baklava, cheesecake, tahini pastries and more. Also in...
Final day wrap-up | Go Joe 27
MOSCOW, Pa. — Go Joe 27 was something special. Especially the fifth and final day. In case you missed it, here’s a recap. The Friday finale of Joe Snedeker’s annual bike ride for Saint Joseph’s Center was about what you would expect from Joe and his friends.
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,...
Nearly $18M repair project begins on Callicoon Bridge
A $17.8 million project is under way to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and links the Town of Callicoon, N.Y., with Damascus Township, Pa., New York State officials announced. The project will enhance public safety, improve resiliency and ease travel along a key connector that provides...
WooSox fall to RailRiders despite strong showing from Zach Penrod
MOOSIC, PA – Hard-throwing lefty Zach Penrod shined in his return from the Injured List, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (55-44, 12-13) overcame three different deficits to hand the Worcester Red Sox (46-54, 11-14) an 8-5 loss on Friday night at PNC Field. After bouncing his first two pitches to...
19-year-old sentenced after deadly Spring Brook Twp. crash
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 19-year-old boy has been sentenced to state prison for the deadly crash that left a 17-year-old boy dead. In July of 2023, Ayden Beckage of Jefferson Township was charged with homicide by vehicle after driving under the influence in Spring Brook Township. On June 10 a Jeep […]
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