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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 […]
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 […]
Johnson College Scranton Enrolling Students in Forklift Operator Training Course
Johnson College now enrolling for its Forklift Operator Training Course on Saturday, August 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Diesel Truck Technology Center at its Scranton campus. The cost of the course is $200, but if you are a current Johnson College student or alum the cost is only $100. Space is limited!
Pottsville Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop
A routine patrol led to an arrest in the early hours of Saturday, July 20th, 2024, according to the Pottsville Police Department. Around 1:20 AM, Officer Hrebik observed a black F-150 parked in the middle of a street in front of a home known for its association with drug activity.
Keystone College Observatory Announces Summer Sessions
The Keystone College Thomas G. Cupillari ’60 Astronomical Observatory will offer a four-week summer schedule which began on Wednesday, July 17, and continues each Wednesday and Friday evening from 9 – 11 p.m. through Friday, August 16. The sessions are provided free of charge as a service to the community. Advanced registration or reservations are not required.
Probing the cause of two separate fires this weekend in NEPA
Fire damaged an apartment building in Taylor Saturday afternoon, leaving 8 people without a place to live. Flames broke out just before 1 p.m. in the 100 block of North Main Street in Taylor. Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the building. Several fire departments responded to help put out the flames. Neighbors say everyone made it out safely following that weekend fire in Taylor.
‘Agnes’ documentary to be screened at River Common on Sept. 12
WILKES-BARRE — “Agnes,” a critically-acclaimed documentary film that chronicles the Agnes Flood of 1972 and its impact on the Wyoming Valley, will be screened on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Millennium Circle at River Common in Wilkes-Barre. The screening was originally scheduled for June 21, but was...
Recreational Marijuana Will Soon Be Available in Ohio — What Will That Mean for Pittsburgh Consumers?
Many Pennsylvanians buy gas across the Ohio line, where it’s cheaper. Many bought fireworks there until 2017, when they became legal in Pennsylvania. Soon, many may go there for pot. Ohio voters approved adult-use recreational pot last November, with dispensaries to be licensed by Sept. 7. So merchants in...
Perfect 2 Perfect: Faxon sale
Faxon, Pa. — Our next sale is this week! Coming on Thursday, July 24, Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 (if needed), this estate sale will have excellent high-quality antique and collectibles for sale! You don’t want to miss this sale since it will be loaded with genuine antiques which are sure to please both the collector and the novice alike. Whether you are looking for quality antique furniture and items or are just looking for everyday items, this sale will have a lot...
Two accused of stealing liquor from Fine Wine and Good Spirits
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are looking for two suspects after they allegedly stole liquor from Fine Wine and Good Spirits. The Hanover Township Police Department says they are looking to identify two people who were involved in a retail theft at the Fine Wine and Good Spirits on the Sans Souci Parkway. […]
Smallmouth paradise awaits anglers competing in Bassmaster Kayak Series on Susquehanna River
LEWISBURG, Pa. — Kayak anglers heading into the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Susquehanna River scored by TourneyX could be approaching a smallmouth bonanza, and Pennsylvania angler Nick Audi believes there will be plenty of ways to catch these brown beauties during the event. “The bass are everywhere,”...
Keystone Dominates with 7-4 Victory Over New Jersey in East Regional 50/70 Intermediate Tournament
DOVER, DE – Keystone dominated with a 7-4 victory over New Jersey(South Vineland Little League) on Monday at the East Regional 50/70 Intermediate Tournament, representing Pennsylvania. Keystone got on the board in the first inning. Evan Edwards singled, then stole second. He advanced to third on a ground ball...
PD: Two ‘serial thieves’ wanted for retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for two ‘serial thieves’ after a retail theft happened at Target in Wilkes-Barre Township. On July 20 around 1:53 p.m., the suspects pictured below entered Target, and while in the store, the two selected a purse and concealed various merchandise. The suspects walked past […]
Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, shares heartbreaking health news while slamming false reports
Kylie Kelce was fired up when she took to TikTok over the weekend and for good reason. And when she was finished speaking her mind, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, had plenty of support from followers on the social media platform. “I have kept my mouth...
Pilot living "her dream" dies in crash after skydivers jump from plane
Officials on Sunday released the name of a pilot who died in a skydiving flight after her passengers jumped from the aircraft near the Niagara Falls.Melanie Georger, 26, was the only person on board when the single-engine Cessna crashed Saturday, the Niagara Country Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Georger, of Towanda, New York, was working to become a commercial pilot, her father said Saturday in a statement on Facebook."My beloved daughter, my best friend and one of the two lights of my life passed away suddenly today," Paul Georger wrote. "Melanie was a pilot, on the cusp of realizing...
Shapiro sidesteps questions about if he wants to be Harris' running mate
NEVILLE ISLAND, Pa. (KDKA) — Governor Josh Shapiro once again threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, but he stopped short of answering any questions about joining her ticket if she won the Democratic nomination. Pennsylvania's governor was in Pittsburgh on Monday, joining forces with the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, to talk about big investments coming to Pennsylvania to strengthen manufacturing and reduce pollution. At Monday's event, Shapiro said he and Harris talked on the phone on Sunday to discuss Harris' run for president, and Shapiro said he fully supports her. He added that the call focused on...
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