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Rotary Club seeking help with fireworks display
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Rotary Club of the Abingtons is looking for help with its annual Fourth of July fireworks display. This year’s display is set for July 3 with a rain date of July 5. Over the past few years, the cost...
Gov. Shapiro visits Lackawanna County to debut state tourism rebrand: Pennsylvania, the Great American Getaway
Tourism contributes $77 billion to the state’s economy every year. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will make tourism a state priority for the first time in a decade. They plan to show the world that Pennsylvania is “The Great American Getaway,” with PNC Field in Lackawanna County serving as backdrop for Monday’s announcement.
Wayne County correctional employees at 3 facilities honored by commissioners
The shoulder patch on the uniforms of the Wayne County correctional officers depicts the old stone jailhouse in Honesdale where their predecessors worked generations ago. Corrections have come a long way as the county grew and correctional standards changed, but all along there were prison or correctional staff, and those serving today were honored on May 2 by the Wayne County commissioners.
Wayne County commissioners plan walk-in mental health urgent care facility in Honesdale
The Wayne County commissioners on May 9 discussed plans to open a mental health urgent care facility in Honesdale. The walk-in clinic, with short-term inpatient availability, will be operated by a contracted mental health provider. The commissioners are negotiating an agreement with the Center for Community Resources, which already partners with the county Office of Human Services.
Power outage impacts almost 500 in Luzerne, Lackawanna Counties
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds are without power across Luzerne and Lackawanna County after a blown fuse. PPL reports the power outage was caused by a tripped breaker or blown fuse and crews are working to make repairs. According to PPL, almost 500 customers in areas like Laflin and Moosic were impacted by the incident. […]
Scranton officials supporting small businesses through ARPA funds
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County officials are continuing to support small businesses through its American Rescue Plan funds. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti along with other city officials gathered at Buona Pizza in downtown Scranton to announce their third and final round of recipients to receive the wage boost grant. Businesses selected for the […]
Drive-thru Narcan distribution event held in Tunkhannock
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community that wants to make change is taking action to try and lessen the number of overdose deaths. It held an overdose-reversal drug distribution event on Sunday. The Wyoming County District Attorney says the goal of this distribution is to educate people and to save lives. More than 100 […]
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