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Firehouse breakfast to relocate after decades
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — One building along Route 415 in Lehman Township has been home to the Idetown Fire Department breakfasts for the last 65 years. "This is a very important fundraiser for us. We do it once a month, the first Sunday of every month. It brings in a good amount of people. We see a lot of the community," said Gerry Walker, Idetown Fire Department Vice President.
Back Mountain Farmer’s Market kicks off
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual rite of Summer is officially underway which is a big hit with the community. The annual Back Mountain Farmers Market kicked off Saturday at Dallas High School. Many came out to see what roughly three dozen vendors had to offer. The market is a great way to […]
Pet store leaving Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Village Pet Supplies and Gifts in Hanover Township prides itself on providing solutions to its customers. "The only store that really, like, just is here to solve your problems and help keep your pet the healthiest for as long as possible," said owner Brenda Bartlett.
The Back Mountain Farmers Market continues creating memories
DALLAS, Pa. — Locally grown fruits, homemade honey, and fresh flowers are for sale at the Back Mountain Memorial Library Farmers Market. What was once a small fundraiser for the public library in Dallas has turned into an ongoing summer tradition for folks in Luzerne County. "I am totally...
The Burnt Norton holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
WILKES-BARRE — The Burnt Norton, a new restaurant at the corner of Northampton and Washington streets, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday morning. The restaurant’s owner, Dezarae Sabecky, did the honors of cutting the ribbon, which was provided by the city. The soft opening of the business was...
Rained out on the 4th, Backwoods Bar's Independence Day extravaganza shines on the 5th
DALLAS, LUZERNE CO. — The 4th annual Backwoods Bar and Kitchen 4th of July Extravaganza became the 5th of July extravaganza after being rained out on Independence Day. Despite the rain, many gathered at Backwoods Bar and Kitchen on the 4th to celebrate America’s Birthday. “We still had...
Wickizers celebrate 66th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wickizer, of Duryea, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary July 5. The couple were married by the late Rev. Ruth Underwood in Brick United Methodist Church, Duryea. They were attended by the late Paul Vogel and Shirley Sekusky. Joan is the daughter of the late Joseph and...
Where You Thought You Would Be
Review Summary: Torchbearers of Wilkes-Barre emo put in a valiant first effort. If Kansas Had Trees are not a band from Kansas. I know, I'm shaking in my boots about it too. I was all prepared to talk about The Get Up Kids and the connection between midwest emo and pop punk, but now I won't, because these rascals are from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Jokes aside, If Kansas Had Trees already have big enough shoes to fill without worrying about the gaping expanse of the American Midwest. Being an emo band from Eastern PA and carrying the torch for bands such as Title Fight and Tigers Jaw is no easy task, but IKHT comes pretty dang close to capturing the flag with their debut album.
Bar Louie - Mohegan Sun Pocono
Eat. Drink. Be Happy. The tenets of the Original Gastrobar. Great drinks, chef-inspired food, and awesome service in a comfortable atmosphere where you are encouraged to relax and hang out. With Bar Louie, no two bars are going to be exa... Is this your business?. Promote your business through our...
West Pittston: Revisit amusement parks of the past at library program
I am historically a terrible scaredy cat, so I didn’t always love roller coasters. But once I discovered roller coasters. I was an absolute sucker for them. There are no shortages of amusement parks both past and present. If you don’t feel like driving all the way to Hershey Park or Knoebels but still want to learn more about amusement park history, then the West Pittston Library may have just the event for you.
Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at Wyoming Free Library
“Harry Potter” is one of those eternal series that has permeated pop culture and exists in the ether so that even if you haven’t read it, you still likely know a few facts about its world-building, the spells, and the hit-movie franchise itself. It’s a series I think...
PHOTO FOCUS: Fourth of July pie eating contest in Luzerne County
Food eating contests were held around the weekend. Backwoods Bar and Kitchen in Dallas held their Fourth of July Extravaganza on July 5. It featured a blueberry pie eating contest with pies from Brace's Orchard.
Blind Cat Beer Co. bringing sustainable brewing to downtown Pittston
Tugging on an orange harness, a black cat named Cricket snuffled and pawed his way around the brick exterior of a former sewing facility in downtown Pittston. He couldn’t see the inside of the building, but his other senses became well-acquainted with the space that will soon be named after him - Blind Cat Beer Company.
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