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Will Drop boxes be allowed in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The controversy over the use of ballot drop boxes in Luzerne County is taking yet another turn Friday. Two members of the election board are weighing in on the controversy as a court hearing on the matter is scheduled for Monday. This all centers around the decision made by County Manager […]
Week 7 of HS football on 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s the seventh week of high school football! #1 Danville and #2 Scranton Prep being taken down to the wire while #9 Jersey Shore and #10 Tamaqua both fall. The 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show is back with final scores and game highlights. Week seven under the Friday Night Lights is all wrapped […]
Back to the Grind Fall Festival
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Could you ask for any better weather for a weekend fall festival? The Back to the Grind Fall Festival is underway at Wilkes-Barre Public Square. It is filled with food, live music, and even a scavenger hunt. More than 50 vendors are taking part. The three-day event is sponsored by […]
Inaugural cornhole tournament to honor late Luzerne County student-athlete
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A cornhole tournament in Luzerne County honored a late student-athlete on Saturday. The inaugural cornhole tournament held at the Checkboard Inn in Trucksville honored Josh Balara, a recognized student-athlete from Dallas High School and Dartmouth College who passed away after a battle with adrenal cancer in 2023.
Collecting supplies for those impacted by Hurricane Helene
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A box truck full of supplies and more will head from northeastern Pennsylvania to Asheville, North Carolina. Wilkes-Barre-based McCarthy Tire Service and AMP Global Strategies in Shavertown finished collecting donations Saturday for hurricane relief. They expect to fill up to four more 53-foot trucks with essential supplies after a […]
King's College unveils new state-of-the-art medical education building
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — With a quick blessing, the Frank and Carolyn Kowalski Center for Advanced Health Care Education on the King's College campus is up and running. Carolyn is a retired registered nurse. "If you're going to be in the medical profession, you have to love what you...
Annual "Walk to End" epilepsy in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania held its annual "Walk to End Epilepsy" at Kirby Park on Saturday morning. After the walk around the city park, participants of all ages enjoyed entertainment. Event organizers hope this walk brings more awareness to epilepsy. Mary Loughlin, with the...
Cressona ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates expanded manufacturing plant
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger on Oct. 2 helped cut the ribbon on Hydro’s Extrusion plant in Cressona, Pa., in celebration of the state’s ongoing investments in the advanced manufacturing industry. “Congratulations to Hydro on their expansion in Pennsylvania. The company’s investment shows its confidence in our strong workforce […] The post Cressona ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates expanded manufacturing plant appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Festival vendors fundrasie for Helene vicitms
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An effort by a group of local vendors is underway this weekend to help those suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Several small businesses at the annual event will send part of their proceeds to points south.Those vendors tell me they want to help. As tens of thousands try […]
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