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Pittston Tomato Festival tradition to be renamed
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tomato fest tradition will be renamed to honor a beloved community member. The Pittston Tomato Festival Parade will now be known as the James Deice Memorial Parade in memory of the late committee member and parade chair. Deice was a Pittston Area English Teacher and multi-sport coach. He was […]
Pittston woman participates in ‘Supermarket Spree’
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Luzerne County woman went on the grocery run of a lifetime this morning; scoring carts filled with free food! It’s all thanks to the WBRE 28 and WYOU 22 Weis Markets Supermarket Spree. Amanda Myrkalo of Pittston is the “Supermarket Spree” winner who dashed down the aisles […]
Route 115 interchange project begins in Luzerne County
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced lane restrictions on the Route 115 interchange as the reconstruction project in Plains Township begins. One traffic lane will be maintained while construction is ongoing. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The project is estimated to be completed in the […]
Luzerne County animal shelter struggles with rise in neglect and strays
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — An animal shelter in Luzerne County is sharing disturbing insight saying issues like animal neglect, strays, and breeding are on the rise. With a shelter at full capacity, animals coming in and out, and neglect, Marge Bart, Owner of Blue Chip Animal Refuge in Dallas can’t seem to find an end in sight.
Free Starship concert in Wilkes-Barre this evening
The City of Wilkes-Barre’s free Summer Concert on Public Square with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will fill the summer air with great music on Friday night. The Traveling Wilkes-Barreans will be the opening act at
Former Luzerne County Attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a former Luzerne County attorney pleaded guilty to tax evasion. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District announced that 65-year-old Robert J Powell from Palm Beach, Flordia pleaded guilty to one count of criminal information charging him with tax evasion for the calendar year of 2016, in […]
Road closed in Scranton for water main break
SCRANTON, Pa. — A section of West Olive Street in Scranton is closed Friday afternoon due to a water main break. Scranton Police says West Olive Street between Capouse Ave and Providence Road is closed as crews work to repair the break. Officials have not said how long those...
Valve issue causes road closure in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A portion of Olive Street is closed after a valve came off of an eight-inch main in Scranton Friday afternoon. Scranton Fire Chief Jack Davis said crews were called to Olive Street just before 3:00 p.m. after a geyser erupted along Olive Street. Olive Street is currently closed between Providence Road […]
Diamonds to Visit Luzerne County
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Diamonds to Visit Luzerne County and the City of Wilkes-Barre for creating what will hopefully be the first of many “The Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat Home Derby” events, to be held Oct. 12 on the main softball field in Kirby Park. Visit Luzerne Executive Director Alan K. Stout came up with the idea, and for full disclosure, we point out he worked as feature writer for this paper for years, but that doesn’t cloud our judgment for the potential. It’s intended to mark the day Ruth reportedly hit the longest home run on record, more than 600 feet, at Artillery Park, adjacent to Kirby park. It was an exhibition game between two local clubs. Whether the whole fascinating story is true is almost secondary. Ruth’s local appearance is documented in the Oct. 13, 1926, Wilkes-Barre Morning Record, and the story of Ruth asking the hit length to be measured makes a great legend that, finally, will get some due.
Two more West Nile Virus cases found in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two more positive cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Authorities say the samples were found in the Minooka section of Scranton and in the North Scranton/Plot section of the city. According to officials, no positive human cases have been reported.
Race for White House going through NEPA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The race for the White House will once again come to northeastern Pennsylvania. Former President Trump will hold a campaign rally in Luzerne County in the coming weekend. He and Democratic Candidate Vice President Kamala Harris are campaigning in battleground states. Most political analysts say whoever wins Pennsylvania will likely […]
Mosquito control in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The West Nile virus is a growing concern in NEPA and several mosquitos in Lackawanna County have tested positive for the virus. Traps like this are set through Lackawanna County to trap and test the mosquitos in the area for the West Nile virus. The traps are set weekly and […]
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