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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 […]
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 […]
169th Bloomsburg Fair closes with over 400K attendees
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The crowd numbers are in for the 169th Bloomsburg Fair and the attendance was 402,216 this year. The largest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania opened on September 20 and closed on Saturday. The fair hosted about 1,000 vendors and donated more than $7,000 to the Ronald McDonald House. Planning now begins […]
Home declared total loss after Briar Creek Township fire
BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A house had been declared a total loss after a fire broke out in Briar Creek Township Monday morning. The assistant chief of Summerhill Fire Company says crews from four local volunteer departments responded to the fire and were able to put it out in roughly 30 minutes. […]
Toys for Tots 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.
Hydro to invest nearly $100 million in Cressona plant
CRESSONA, Pa. — The geometric shapes created by the roofs of Hydro Extrusions in Cressona have been a part of the horizon in Schuylkill County since World War II. "After the war, the government used it as a reclamation facility, and then after they reclaimed all the commodities they brought back from the war efforts, they sold it to Alcoa,' explained regional vice president Mike Hammer.
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 […]
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