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Nanticoke fire leaves home damaged, one displaced
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were called to a fire that damaged a home in Nanticoke and left one person displaced early Monday morning. According to Nanticoke Fire Chief Boncal, crews arrived on scene at 47 Agostina Drive around 5:30 a.m. to find heavy fire visible from the building. Fire Chief Boncal says that […]
Grieving families getting support through Empty Stroller 5K Walk, Run
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Grieving families are getting support this weekend thanks to a fundraiser in Scranton. 200 people participated in the 5th Annual Empty Stroller 5K Walk and Run along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. The empty strollers represent families who lost a child during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Families put stuffed […]
The Wurst Oktoberfest raises money for the North Pocono Food Pantry
A food pantry that serves hundreds of families in Lackawanna County got quite a boost this weekend. The Springbrook Township Volunteer Fire Company played host Saturday to the Wurst Oktoberfest Ever. The sale of knockwurst, bratwurst and other German staples raised money for the North Pocono Food Pantry. Organizers hope...
Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In Northvale
Brian Baumgartner, who played the slow witted accountant on "The Office" is signing copies of his new book, "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. The book is set at Scranton's most famous paper company, only manager...
Prepare for elevated fire danger in Northeast Pa. until Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 8 p.m. on Saturday for elevated fire danger until Sunday at 7 p.m. for Northern Wayne and Southern Wayne as well as Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne and Pike counties. "Northwest winds gusting up to 15 to 20 mph, low relative humidity of...
Wayne County offers $5,000 bonuses to help address C&Y caseworker shortage
Lack of enough caseworkers in Wayne County Children & Youth Services (CYS) has reached the point where a $5,000 sign-on bonus is being offered by the county for new hires. The Wayne County commissioners adopted a temporary policy on Oct. 24 to address the high vacancy rate for both the intake and ongoing units in CYS. To be eligible for the bonus, the new employee must be there a year. ...
Nanticoke bridge to close for inspection
NANTICOKE, Pa. — The bridge over the Susquehanna River, which connects Nanticoke and the West Nanticoke area of Plymouth Township, will close for inspection Monday morning, according to the Nanticoke City Fire Department. Officials say the bridge will close at 7 a.m. Monday and remain closed through 6 p.m....
Scranton church celebrates Hispanic culture
SCRANTON, Pa. — A church in Scranton is celebrating the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. Iglesia Electric City Church along Wood Street in Scranton hosted 'Celebremos las Naciones, ' a Spanish phrase meaning 'Celebrate the Nations', to honor the 14 Spanish-speaking countries represented at the church. Organizers say it's...
Wildfire concerns across northeastern and central Pennsylvania
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The Smokey Bear sign along Route 611 in Swiftwater reads high risk for fires. Officials with DCNR say spring in northeastern Pennsylvania is usually peak fire season – but this fall has been abnormally dry. "Sometimes we will have fires in the fall but...
Penn Avenue Fall Block Party Held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Small businesses are surely feeling the love in Scranton. The local small business, the Giving Tree Wellness Center, held its third annual Fall Block Party on Penn Avenue on Saturday afternoon. The all-ages event featured businesses along the 300 block of Penn Avenue with tarot card readings, pumpkin painting, and […]
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