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Summertime road projects in full swing
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Summertime road projects are in full swing. Here is a look at what's happening in the next few days. The week-long mill and fill roadwork in Dickson City wraps up tonight. Friday night's closure will be on the ramp from Main Avenue to Interstate 81 South in Dickson City starting at 8 p.m. and going until 6 a.m. tomorrow. Detours will be in place.
10 Must-Try Margaritas in NEPA
Dive into Delicious Margaritas at These Local Hotspots. Our region is home to an array of vibrant bars and restaurants, each offering their own twist on the classics. If you’re a fan of a great margarita, this is the list for you. Whether you prefer yours frozen or on the rocks, traditional lime flavor or something more adventurous, the margarita scene in NEPA is waiting to be explored.
Team County Wins 90th Dream Game, 35-28
Mid Valley’s Jordan Chmielewski scored three touchdowns and caught the game-clinching interception for Team County to beat Team City in the 90th Dream Game, 35-28. During halftime, Dunmore native and now Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was honored as the man of the year.
First day of St. Ann’s Novena in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Day one of the 100th Solemn Novena at St. Ann’s Basilica is underway. Tents, chairs, and green spaces were filled throughout the mass in Monday afternoon, and so was the Basilica. With the summer heat, St. Ann’s has the option for attendees to cool off and watch the mass inside the […]
Camp sight in Luzerne County fosters growth
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — On Thursday, kids got their hands dirty as they learned about what helps each plant grow and thrive at Evergreen, a plant shop in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The plants are not the only things growing here. So are the horizons of children at Camp Sight, a...
'Shook me right out of bed' | Man struck by lightning while sleeping during Monday night's storm
CARBONDALE, Pa. — It's a sunny, bright day outside the Grohol's home in Carbondale. It's a drastic difference from the storms that rolled through Monday night in Lackawanna County. The only evidence of that storm is left on Michael Grohol's body. "This is where the blood was coming up....
Five Artists You Don’t Want to Miss at Elements Music Festival
With Elements Music Festival just a few weeks away, excitement is building amongst all of those that will be attending. The festival will take place at Long Pond, PA on August 9-11. This year’s festival promises an electrifying atmosphere with state-of-the-art stage productions and festival atmosphere that are as unique as they can be, channeling the power of nature. Elements lives up to its name. Earth, Water, Air, and Fire – the classical elements – serve as the guiding inspiration for everything from stages and art installations to activities throughout the festival grounds. It’s a fusion of music and nature, where you can lose yourself in the rhythm of the elements. The different stages cater to a wide range of musical tastes, from pulsating electronic beats to soul-stirring live performances.
Honesdale home severely damaged in early morning crash
An early morning crash Wednesday has left a Honesdale family homeless. According to a witness at the scene, a pick-up truck barreled through the side of the home located at 276 Erie Street not far from Geo. W. Kinsman Inc. ...
Brothers and entrepreneurs: Small business owners will run Wayne County’s new shuttle system
Before dreaming of a shuttle to connect Honesdale to Scranton, brothers Christopher and Matthew Harms moved to Wayne County from New York City. “So, I moved up here from the city probably about 12 years ago, and I always found it strange that there was never any type of transportation options to get to and from an airport, to go out to a restaurant,” said Christopher Harms.
In Duryea, Shapiro declines to speculate about replacing Biden as presidential nominee
President Joe Biden consistently denies he’ll drop out of the presidential race, but a well-known state resident keeps getting mentioned as a possible replacement if Biden gets out. At a stop Friday morning in Duryea, Gov. Josh Shapiro declined to address the possibility of replacing Biden as the Democratic...
Scranton celebrates groundbreaking of new schoolyard
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WOLF) — The newest schoolyard in Scranton had their groundbreaking celebration. Young kids and parents couldn’t have been more thrilled. The new community schoolyard at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Scranton will bring nature close-to-home for over 2,000 residents. Trust for Public Land, City of...
Houlahan touts new legislation to help baby formula industry on visit to Berks
Houlahan touts new legislation to help baby formula industry on visit to Berks. The Investing in New Families and Newborns Through Tax Credit Act aims to give a boost to places like ByHeart, an Exeter Township-based baby formula company.
Woman accused of DUI after found unconscious in car
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing DUI charges after police say she was found unconscious in a car. According to the Weatherly Police Department, on June 3, officers were called for a woman “slumped over the wheel” in a car on Maple Street. Once on the scene, officers said they found a […]
Scranton man charged with assault
SCRANTON — When a city man demanded another man empty his pockets early Tuesday,, the man refused. So, Nafee Russell, 24, of 504 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave., punched the man in the head and chest, knocking him to the ground, according to a criminal complaint. Officers responded to...
Blackhawk's Huston selected at Times' 2023-24 Coach of the Year
CHIPPEWA — Just one year ago, Blackhawk girls' basketball head coach Greg Huston debated whether to take the vacant head coaching position after former Lady Cougars' head coach Steve Lodovico resigned after the 2022-23 season. But after some convincing, Huston applied and was hired on May 11 and proceeded to do what only a coach would dream of doing in their first year with a program which is to win a state championship. ...
Outage causes travel frustrations at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport was a busy place Friday morning, but for the first part of the day, passengers were not going anywhere. One flight was canceled and several were delayed during Friday morning's global outage. "United Airlines right now is putting people on the...
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