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Boulders placed around Luzerne County Election Bureau
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From Your Local Election Headquarters: A visible sign that security measures are being increased in Luzerne County. This comes in the wake of the Luzerne County Manager’s decision not to deploy ballot drop boxes for the November election, citing safety and security concerns. These large boulders were placed around the […]
Lane restriction near Sheetz on Route 309
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced a lane restriction will be placed on Route 309 near Sheetz on Monday and Tuesday. According to PennDOT, there will be lane restrictions on Route 309 near Sheetz in Kingston Township on September 30 and October 1. The lane restriction will be between Sheetz and Carverton and […]
ACLU of PA files lawsuit over Luzerne County drop box removal
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A lawsuit has been filed over the Luzerne County Manager’s decision to remove all mail ballot drop boxes ahead of the November 5 general election. The suit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania on behalf of Luzerne County voters and In This Together NEPA. Earlier this […]
Raising awareness at Wrongful Conviction Rally in Wilke-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two organizations are joining forces to help make a difference for a group of people who are often forgotten. They got together Sunday afternoon outside the Luzerne County Courthouse to call for justice for the wrongfully convicted. They rolled into Wilkes-Barre Sunday afternoon looking to raise much-needed awareness to help […]
Getting into the Halloween spirit in Exeter
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU — Tuesday is October 1, and many across NEPA are already getting into the Halloween holiday spirit by decorating. One house in Exeter on Wyoming Avenue is ready to send a chill down everyone’s spine with its large displays of animatronics, themed lighting pumpkins, and Erie music. Many drivers in the […]
Controversey continues with Luzerne County drop boxes
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The ballot drop box controversy continues to be talked about in Luzerne County. On Monday, County Manager Romilda Crocamo said she stands by her decision to not deploy the boxes in November. Crocamo says it’s all about the safety, security, and integrity of the election. “I certainly appreciate receiving letters […]
Toys for Tots collection season kicks off in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection is officially underway, and one club in Luzerne County is helping to kickstart the season. The Hanover Township Lions Club held a kick-off event Tuesday to help spread the word and offer families information about how to apply to receive toys this holiday season.
White Haven’s inaugural Art Walk
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Elsewhere in Luzerne County, the arts are getting a little love and appreciation thanks to an inaugural event. The White Haven Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever art walk. Nearly two dozen artisan vendors set-up shop at four different sites across the borough including at White Haven Library. The […]
Lackawanna County to use ballot drop boxes in upcoming election
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There’s been a lot of attention lately on ballot drop boxes in northeastern Pennsylvania. Luzerne County won’t have them out this election, but in Lackawanna County, the boxes are already set up in several locations Monday afternoon. The decision to reinstate the ballot drop boxes was made last week by […]
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