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A taste of the Middle East in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A lot of prep work goes into making Middle Eastern delicacies like grapeleaves and baklava. Members of Saint Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre know exactly what they're doing. Members are preparing for the church's 5th annual Middle Eastern Food Festival on Saturday. It's a...
Thousands of lights shine at Hughestown Halloween house
HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thursday’s Halloween House of the Night shines in Hughestown as the supermoon hung high in the sky. The home on Rock Street is decked out with thousands of lights and several themed displays, including aliens. Blow molds of ghosts and pumpkins line the massive yard, but the lights tie this […]
Luzerne County pays the price after 2022 paper ballot shortage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County is paying the price for not having enough ballots on Election Day. Two years ago, 16 polling stations in Luzerne County ran out of paper ballots. At least two voters said they couldn’t vote due to the shortage and sued. Luzerne County will pay $30,000 to settle the […]
Coal company seeks haul road crossing Route 54 in William Penn
WILLIAM PENN – A coal company with mining operations west of Shenandoah is seeking PennDOT... The post Coal company seeks haul road crossing Route 54 in William Penn first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.
Communities face 'significant daily challenges in securing basic necessities': CSO
Shamokin, Pa. — A surveying and analysis project has been completed covering three Pennsylvania counties focusing on what struggling families are left wanting from their communities. Over the last three years, Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. (CSO) has been surveying low-income families in Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland counties to determine what categories to prioritize. Many reported needs remained the same as previous assessments, though one new request surprised the organization. The...
Sara’s Table Food Pantry in need of donations
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local food pantry in Luzerne County has been forced to cut back on its weekly donations to families due to a lack of supplies. It’s a dreaded sight at a local food pantry, empty shelves, and empty coolers. “The cupboards bare, you know, nowadays it’s tough,” said Mark Finkelstein, […]
SU Volleyball sweeps Bloomsburg on the road
Shippensburg University volleyball defeated Bloomsburg 3-0 in a PSAC Eastern Division match on Friday at Nelson Field House. The set scores were 27-25, 25-13, and 25-20, marking Shippensburg’s fifth consecutive conference win. Shippensburg (10-9, 5-1 PSAC East) had a hitting percentage of .196 with 34 kills. Bloomsburg (6-11, 4-2...
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