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Luzerne County Council funding tour showcases new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. In their latest American Rescue tour stop Monday, Luzerne County Council members checked out the new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck. Purchased with a $1.8 million American Rescue Plan Act allocation from the county, Tower 1 has a...
Suspected mold outbreak closes school building in West Pittston
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County School District has closed one of its buildings after a suspected mold outbreak. The discovery was made at the Wyoming Area Intermediate Center over the weekend. According to Jon Pollard, Superintendent of the Wyoming Area School District, the district was alerted to a concern of high […]
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...
Three men from New York face charges after chase in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Three men from the Bronx, New York, face charges after a chase in Scranton last week. Police say Ismael Feliciano, 49, tried to withdraw money from an account at the Davis Street Community Bank using a fake ID on Friday. He then got in a car...
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
Woman charged after officer stuck with drug needle
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say an officer was stuck with a hypodermic needle while attempting to arrest the woman. According to Wilkes-Barre City Police, officers found a woman, later identified as Jessica Shaver, 33, of Exeter, lying on a grassy area with what appeared to be track […]
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
Additional West Nile mosquitoes found in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were found in South Scranton and the East Mountain section. Rocco Genovese, the West Nile virus coordinator of Lackawanna County, said he collected positive mosquito samples on July 16 at Robinson Park near Yesu Drive, and at Palm Street and Crown Avenue. Officials say other positive […]
Inaugural NEPA Mimosa Fest kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A good time for a good cause on Sunday in Lackawanna County. Dozens came held at the Loft Event Space in Scranton Sunday afternoon for the inaugural NEPA Mimosa Fest. The sold-out celebration featured live music, basket raffles, and of course lots of bubbly adult beverages. A portion of proceeds […]
Go Joe fundraiser held in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — For the third year in a row, VFW Post 5207 in Covington Township is selling food for Go Joe's. They are selling burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and more along with hats and t-shirts. Organizers say the VFW is here to help the community, and...
Wilkes-Barre homeless camp to be ‘thoroughly cleaned’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announced the encampment in the riverfront area of Kirby Park will be “thoroughly cleaned and cleared.” According to officials with Wilkes-Barre City, Mayor George Brown directed that those who stay at the riverfront area of Kirby Park be notified that the City will be coming to thoroughly […]
New restaurant construction makes progress
Buckhorn, Pa. — Although it appears construction on the new Chipotle restaurant building and parking lot outside Bloomsburg are nearing completion, a restaurant spokesman says the new location likely won't open until the fall. The Mexican grill fast-food restaurant, 10 Wedgetown Road in Buckhorn, has been under construction for months. Chipotle spokesman Annie Gradinger says the location will feature the restaurant's signature "Chipotlane," a drive-through pick-up lane that allows customers to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars. Chipotle's website has posted several jobs for the Buckhorn location, including kitchen leader and service leader, as well as crew members.
Free donut giveaway at Duck Donuts on Tuesday
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Duck Donuts is celebrating National Sprinkle Day in the sweetest way with a buy-one-get-one-free deal. On Tuesday, July 23, any guest who purchases one Vanilla Confetti Donut, will get one Vanilla Confetti Donut free, in-shop only, and limited to one free donut per person. Duck Donuts is encouraging guests to bring […]
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