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Penguins team up with United Way for school supplies drive this Thursday
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins partnering with United Way to host their second annual Stuff the Zam event. The event is set for this Thursday. The team collects school supplies as well as personal hygiene products to benefit underserved students in the community. "Not everybody has...
Wright Center expands dental services in Wilkes-Barre with new grant
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — After receiving a grant for almost two hundred thousand dollars from the Moses Taylor Foundation, the Wright Center will now officially be expanding dental services to their health center in Wilkes-Barre. They will now be able to serve at least 70 patients at the facility...
Check out the new food items that landed Knoebels another Best Food prize at the Golden Ticket Awards
ELYSBURG, Pa. — Knoebels Amusement Resort consistently wins "Best Food" at the Golden Ticket Awards, which recognize the best of the best amusement parks. In addition to all of the rides at Knoebels Amusement Resort, a lot of people visit to eat their way around the park near Elysburg.
A Hobby Lobby store is coming to the Honesdale area
Hobby Lobby is coming to the Route 6 Mall near Honesdale. The arts and crafts retailer is leasing most of the former Kmart store site at the far right end of the mall, as seen from the parking lot. Texas Township Code Enforcement Officer Robert Bates confirmed Monday that Hobby Lobby was issued...
Missing show dog found in Columbia County
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — The search for a missing show dog is now over in Columbia County. Celeste, a 4 1/2-year-old Chinese crested powderpuff, went missing from the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds during a weekend dog show. Celeste's owner flooded Facebook with pictures of her dog, and the community stepped up to...
Suspect locked up after deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A man is locked up after a deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre. Police found Scott Knox, 33, behind a home on South River Street on May 7, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Knox was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. Investigators say Jaime...
Aqua breaks ground in Sharon for project to improve drinking water quality for PA, Ohio customers
Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground in Sharon on Wednesday for a project to improve drinking water for over 20,000 in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at Aqua Pennsylvania's Shenango Valley Treatment Plant on North Water Avenue in Sharon. Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca tells 21 News the project...
Statewide Candidates Speak at Picnic in Lock Haven
LOCK HAVEN-Statewide Democratic candidates made Clinton County their dinner stop on the second leg of a 7 county weekend in Northern Pennsylvania. Over 80 local democrats gathered to enjoy a picnic and meet with Eugene DePasquale, candidate for Attorney General, Malcolm Kenyatta, candidate for Auditor General and Erin McClelland, candidate for Pennsylvania Treasurer. Keir Bradford-Grey, who ran in the primary for attorney general, traveled with the candidates this weekend to support the ticket and thank the voters of Clinton County.
Lackawanna College Offers Many Ways to Save on Tuition
Lackawanna College continues to lead the way in making higher education more accessible and affordable for students through groundbreaking corporate partnerships and a robust Dual Enrollment program. Corporate Partnerships: A Pathway to Affordable Education. Lackawanna College has created strategic partnerships with several prominent local employers, including McDonald’s, Sheetz and Allied...
‘Pathfinders’ Program teaches job readiness, life skills
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The recent homeless camp clean-up in Luzerne County highlights a growing issue of services for men and women experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, one faith-based non-profit has a plan to help change helping people get off the streets and secure jobs. Wearing a blue apron, Reginald Johnson prepared lunch at Keystone […]
Gun seized from carry-on at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — TSA officers at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport say they seized a loaded gun at the airport checkpoint. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at AVP intercepted a 9mm handgun loaded with six bullets at the airport checkpoint on Monday, July 29. The weapon was caught when a man from Waverly Township entered […]
Man charged after loud explosion in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after allegedly burning garbage in his backyard that caused a major explosion. According to the criminal complaint, crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of Elizabeth Street after multiple calls indicated they heard a loud explosion. Upon arrival, the Scranton Fire Department stated they made contact […]
Local leader elected to industry board
Robert F. Durkin elected to board of directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Robert F. Durkin, president of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Va.-based association of over 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce.
Two new cases of West Nile Virus found in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Two mosquitoes tested positive for the virus in Moosic and Scranton. This is the fifth and sixth case of West Nile found in mosquitoes this year in Lackawanna County. Experts say to protect yourself from insects by wearing […]
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