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Kitchen fire damages home in Luzerne County
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire Monday afternoon damaged a home in Luzerne County. Crews in Luzerne County first responded to a home on the 20 block of Oval Drive just before 5:00 p.m. for a report of a smoky condition inside the residence. It was then upgraded to a structure fire when […]
Cleaning up after storms Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — When Don Bly of Don's Tree Service sees pictures like this popping up online during a storm, he knows one thing. "We're in trouble," Bly said. "It kind of bounces my regular schedule around a little bit and it just adds more work to heavier workload for us."
18 Luzerne County government workers added in June
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County government added 18 workers in June, while 21 left county employment, according to the latest monthly human resources personnel report. The new employees, their positions and hourly compensation: Joanna Almonte, probation services program aide, $18.68; Sydney Copp, Richard Garibay,...
Lehman Township solar meeting overflows into parking lot
Over 170 residents crowded into Lehman Township’s municipal hall and the parking lot for a hearing on the township’s first solar project. Susquehanna Solar, a South Carolina company, wants to build a 46-acre solar farm on agricultural land in Lehman Township, Luzerne County. Residents packed the July 15 conditional use hearing, demanding the township move the meeting to a larger location where all interested residents could hear the meeting.
Letter to the Editor: U2 Tribute raises the water level for Rockin’ the River
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The free outdoor concert program sponsored by ‘Visit Luzerne County’ which is headed by former Music Editor of the Times Leader, Alan K. Stout, hit a high note with an excellent all-around performance from ‘The Unforgettable Fire.” The location along the somewhat new River Commons is helping utilize the creation of the Wilkes-Barre waterfront that was part of a revitalizing project lead by Luzerne County.
Thousands without power across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — One of the hottest days of the year is expected today, and thousands of people could spend the day without electricity, fans, and air conditioning. A line of severe thunderstorms came through Monday night. In Lackawanna County, the roof of Cook's Foods in Old Forge was partially ripped off.
Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds predicted with thunderstorms to hit Columbia County Monday
On Monday at 6:39 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 7 p.m. for Columbia County. The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:39 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Iola, moving...
Hunlock Creek Historical Society presents newest project to the community
HUNLOCK CREEK — The Hunlock Creek Historical Society presented their newest project to the community on Sunday, July 14. The Historical Society, along with the Hunlock Township Board of Supervisors, purchased a bench through The Bench Project and placed it next to the society’s Little Free Library on the township property behind Piatt Funeral Home.
Tech classes benefitting seniors in Luzerne County
WILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— With text and email scams on the rise, a free program in Luzerne County is hoping to help keep seniors safe, and teach them a thing or two about tech. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack explains how this class is helping dozens of local senior citizens. “There’s a tremendous amount […]
Southern Columbia superintendent allowed to be armed guard
CATAWISSA, Pa. — In a unanimous vote, members of Southern Columbia's Board of Education accepted a motion to allow Superintendent James Becker to carry a firearm as an armed school security guard. The amendment adds an extra $300 a month to Becker's current salary to make up for the...
Big Tent Bazaar will be July 18-20 in Hanover Township
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township will host their annual Big Tent Bazaar July 19-21 on the parish grounds. Friday, July 19 (6-11pm), Saturday, July 20 (4pm Mass, 5-Midnight), Sunday, July 21 (5-11pm). The bazaar...
Crossing repairs close Grier Ave; will close Route 54
RYAN TOWNSHIP – If you’re heading to Delano via Barnesville, you’ll have to find a different route this week. The Reading and Northern Railroad is working on the railroad crossing just north of the Barnesville Post Office and traffic is being detoured via Route 54 and Interstate 81.
Tone of political rhetoric headed into election season
LUZERNE COUNTY, EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— As we learn more details about Saturday night’s shooting, party leaders, political analysts and candidates from both ends of the political spectrum continue to weigh in. 28/22 News reporter Amelia Sack joins us live in the control center with that side of the story. The conversations I had today all […]
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