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Freedom Drivers Project coming to Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market July 25
WILKES-BARRE — McCarthy Tire, Bridgestone, TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) and the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking are joining forces to bring the Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) to the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25. The FDP is TAT’s traveling museum, designed to...
Richard Childress was not happy with Corey LaJoie
Richard Childress aired his frustrations over Corey LaJoie taking out one of his drivers during Sunday’s Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. Following a restart with 40 laps to go in The Great American Getaway 400, LaJoie’s No. 7 Chevrolet clipped the left rear of Richard Childress Racing driver Kyle Busch’s... The post Richard Childress was not happy with Corey LaJoie appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Churchgoers react to Trump rally shooting
SCRANTON, Pa. — Outside of St. Paul's church, President Biden's childhood church in Scranton, the faithful say they are shaken up after what took place at former president Trump's rally in Butler County. Joseph Gilhooley of Scranton says he was shocked to see the news. "I'm feeling really concerned...
Man's finger severed in Wilkes-Barre stabbing
A man's finger was severed in a stabbing that took place in Wilkes-Barre early Monday, city police said. Officers were dispatched to Old Train Station Road shortly before 5 a.m. to a report that a 29-year-old man had been stabbed. Police say the man's pinky had been severed in the...
Multiple cars broken into at Pride Mobility in Duryea
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a male suspect who entered multiple vehicles in the parking lot, stealing a variety of items. According to the Duryea Police Department on Monday around 1:00 p.m. officials were dispatched to Pride Mobility on York Ave for a theft report from multiple vehicles between […]
Poconos see boost in business from NASCAR weekend
Thousands of fans filled the infield and packed the grandstands at Pocono Raceway over the weekend for the Great American Getaway 400. Businesses near the raceway were also full, thanks to the influx of NASCAR fans. Owner of Chat N' Chew Café in Blakeslee says the restaurant saw visitors starting...
Pa. coroner’s office seeking next-of-kin for Warren County woman
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office is asking for help finding the next-of-kin for a Belvidere woman. Authorities says 77-year-old Shirley J. Smith was pronounced dead on Friday, July 12 at 12:36 a.m. at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. The cause of death...
Historic Nazareth is Strummin’ and Hummin’ in Anticipation of Martin on Main!
The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to be hosting the iconic Martin on Main music and guitar festival on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 from 12:00pm-7pm in Historic Nazareth, home of Martin Guitars. Music and guitar lovers...
Veterans honored at Pocono Raceway with cars
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Those who served their country were honored at Pocono Raceway thanks to a national program. It was a liberating moment for two Pennsylvania veterans. Both were gifted a refurbished car and can now rebuild their lives. A refurbished 2017 Hyundai Tucson was donated to Marine Corps veteran Lucas Somishka […]
Police: man loses finger in Wilkes-Barre stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Wilkes-Barre police say a man lost his pinky finger in a reported stabbing. According to police, on Monday just before 5 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 200 Old Train Station Rd. for a male who had been stabbed. The victim's pinky...
State police warn of lottery scam in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PSP Dunmore wants the public to be aware of a scam/theft occurring in the Commonwealth. According to PSP Dunmore, a letter was mailed to the victim, who lives in Scranton, indicating he was a second-prize winner in the USA Mega for a prize of $2,500,000.00. The suspect in the letter goes […]
Man arrested following standoff in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — One man is now in custody after police say multiple shots were fired after a domestic incident in Scranton. 39-year-old Raymond Beck allegedly fired shots at another unknown individual after a domestic incident occurred at a residence in the 500 block of Regan Place.
Fighting the good fight: Cartwright honors Pittston's Pulpit Boxing with new U.S. flag
Angel Johnson began boxing at the age of 10, and it took him some time to learn the true benefits of the sport. "The first time I sparred, I thought the object was to just hit people," Johnson, 23, said. "But really it helps you with control, respect, discipline. And just it gives you courage."
21-year-old Oakland County man drowns in Townsend Lake
OAKLAND Mich.— A Highland Township man drowned while swimming in Townsend Lake in Independence Township. The 21-year-old man was swimming with a friend when he unexpectedly went underwater and did not come back up. The Oakland County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team was dispatched to the incident around 1:40...
Campers keeping cool in the Poconos
On the basketball courts at the International Sports Training Camp near Reeders, the fans are cranked all the way up. This week, the facility in Jackson Township is hosting more than 300 campers from the tri-state area and beyond. "We also have kids who fly in internationally and from around...
Somerset County man dies weeks after being struck by falling branch while cutting tree in Pennsylvania
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA (Monroe County) – A Somerset County man died of his injures weeks after being struck by a falling branch while cutting a tree in Monroe County, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 29, at around 1:30 p.m....
Wilkes-Barre street cleaning schedule announced for July 17-18
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced the following street cleaning schedule from Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18. “No Parking” signs, with the street sweeping day indicated, will be posted during street cleaning in each neighborhood. Vehicles will be ticketed if...
Check It Out with Chelsea | Green Dog Barkery
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — There's no time to stop for pets when play time with pals is an option. This indoor/outdoor play area is just one of the many things on the menu of things to do at the new Green Dog Barkery in Wyoming. "It was really our...
St. Ann’s Basilica celebrates 100 anniversary
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —This week St. Ann’s Basilica in Scranton will celebrate its 100 anniversary. The 10-day religious pilgrimage begins on Wednesday. Preparations are underway with some new additions for this year’s Novena. “When we realized it was going to be the 100th anniversary, it became the most exciting preparation time we had,” stated […]
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