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Honoring young professionals in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, it was a night to honor young professionals who are pillars in our community. This year’s Ninth Annual Young Professionals Awards were held at Montage Mountain Resort in Scranton. The event was held by Coal Creative and five regional chambers. Thursday’s event showcased young talent and leadership […]
Kids in Juvenile Probation helps clean up Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Sprucing up the city is no easy feat in Wilkes-Barre. Even with heavy lifting, many hands from Luzerne County's Juvenile Probation system made light work on Wednesday. Kids getting their hands dirty have been through Luzerne County's Juvenile Probation system. "Everybody makes mistakes, and just because...
Part of Halloween Row now on display in West Pittston
WEST PITTSON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More and more houses in our area are getting decked out for Halloween. This house is a part of Halloween Row on Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston. They have a large display of animatronics, like a skeleton on an old horse and buggy! Pumpkins are also lit up, along […]
PFM presents possible 5 year plan to help Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s a story 28/22 news has been following for a while, Lackawanna County’s financial status, and it’s no secret the county is facing severe cash-strapped issues. On Thursday, the consulting group the county has been working with, PFM, presented a potential five-year plan to follow to help the county stay […]
Lackawanna County expects to borrow $11 million to cover its bills for the rest of the year
SCRANTON, Pa. — Lackawanna County introduced plans Wednesday to borrow $11 million to make sure the government has enough money to pay its bills through the end of the year. The deal, which uses the county Redevelopment Authority as a pass-through, is expected to come up before the county commissioners for a final vote later this month. If passed, it should be completed in November, officials said.
Special needs playground launch party held in Dallas
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A special needs playground project is in the works thanks to fundraising in Luzerne County. The Rotary Club of Dallas and the Dallas Intermediate School have teamed up to raise money to build a boundless playground. A launch party was held Thursday at the Apple Tree Terrace in Dallas to […]
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