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Remembering the fallen in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Memorial Day observances taking place throughout our area. The borough of Old Forge began the day with a parade on Main Street. Bands, Little Leaguers, softball players, elected officials and more came out to pay tribute to the men and women who served our country.
Free bus rides from Scranton to Dickson City Giant stores
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Those who shopped at Giant in Scranton can now take a free ride to the Giant store in Dickson City. The Scranton location is temporarily closed due to a fire, but starting Tuesday, COLTS will provide free transportation from the Scranton Giant to the Dickson City location. The bus schedule […]
At Koch-Conley's annual Memorial Day ceremony in Scranton, observers were called to remember
SCRANTON, Pa. — The rain held off but the sky darkened over Scranton's Cathedral Cemetery, seeming almost mournful. The gloom did not deter the more than two dozen people at this Lackawanna County cemetery who gathered Monday to listen to Koch-Conley American Legion Post 121's annual Memorial Day program.
Construction delays opening for Lackawanna State Park Pool Complex
DALTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Due to construction delays, the Lackawanna State Park Pool Complex summer season is on. The Lackawanna State Park announced on Facebook the DCNR says the pool complex is not currently operational due to unforeseen construction delays. Lackawanna State Park says DNCR does anticipate the pool complex to open this season […]
Decades of honoring heroes in West Wyoming
WEST WYOMING, Pa. — For Decades Rita Galenty of West Wyoming has come to this corner to watch the Memorial Day Parade through her neighborhood. "I always come to the parade because I'm one of 13 children. And I had 10 brothers, two sisters, nine brothers were servicemen. And I come to honor them and to all the servicemen you know," said Rita Galenty, West Wyoming.
57 fallen heroes forever remembered in Dupont
DUPONT, Pa. — The Memorial Day Parade that made its way around the small borough of Dupont had everything you'd expect to see to honor our fallen servicemen and women. But it was at the end of the parade route, at the borough building, where an impactful tribute was about to be made.
Greater Carbondale YMCA holds dedication ceremonies
CARBONDALE, Pa. — The Greater Carbondale YMCA's former Executive Director Steve Derkin was honored with a dedication in the lobby of the recreation center on Saturday as well as with a dedication of the park outside in his memory. The park includes a pavilion, playground, and seating areas along...
Salute to Our Veterans returns to Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — The 2nd annual Salute to Our Veterans concert took place Saturday at Tanglwood Resorts near Hawley. The fundraiser for the non-profit Camp Freedom included music, a raffle, and dozens of vendors. And something new this year was the Royal Flush Challenge starring Newswatch 16's Kerry...
Gone but Knott Forgotten 5k kicks off
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While some swam others ran this holiday weekend. More than 200 runners and walkers made their way to the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail Saturday in Scranton. They participated in what was called the “Gone but Knott Forgotten” 5k. The race was held in memory of U.S. Army Veteran and Shenandoah […]
Katie’s Place Clubhouse opens new location in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit that supports those with mental illness is expanding in a new location in the Electric City. Tim Rodwell, Kelly Amberlabage, and Jeff Moran hang out together around a table inside Katie’s Place Clubhouse in Scranton. “When I’m here I feel so needed, so accepted, I feel so […]
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