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Families enjoy opening weekend at splash pad in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — One way to beat the heat of this holiday weekend sun was at a splash pad in Lackawanna County. Novembrino Park's Splash Pad in West Scranton opened this weekend. Families say it was the perfect time. "It's great. It's a great environment for the kids and...
Kicking off Summer Safely on Memorial Day weekend
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The annual Fireman’s Parade is kicking off at 5:00 p.m., the carnival is opening soon for Friday, and of course the anticipation for the Race of the Saints on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. While everyone is gearing up for a fun Friday night and race day, its important to remember the […]
Cause of Scranton grocery store fire released
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Fire Department has released the cause of the fire at Giant Market. According to the Scranton Fire Department, on May 20 around 4:05 a.m., they were dispatched to Giant Market on Nay Aug Avenue for a reported smoke condition in the backroom of the building. At 4:25 a.m. the […]
‘A Man, A Woman and A Head of Lettuce’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Actors Circle’s will present the satirical comedy “A Man, a Woman, a Head of Lettuce,” which features three works by local playwright Ted LoRusso: “Roquefort,” “Hallelujah Breakdown,” and “Vichyssoise.”. The play involves adult...
Katie’s Place Clubhouse opens new location in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit that supports those with mental illness is expanding in a new location in the Electric City. Tim Rodwell, Kelly Amberlabage, and Jeff Moran hang out together around a table inside Katie’s Place Clubhouse in Scranton. “When I’m here I feel so needed, so accepted, I feel so […]
Lackawanna County Lotto Player Wins $500K Powerball Prize
Officials said the lucky winner matched five of the Double Play balls pulled in the Monday drawing to win $500,000. The vendor, Tobacco King at 1150 Northern Boulevard in South Abington Township, will receive a $500 bonus. Winners are not known until they claim their prize and their ticket is...
Sliding into Memorial Day weekend at Montage Mountain
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many got outside to enjoy the nice weather and prepare for the long weekend ahead of them. One local water park even opened its doors a day early to give the community a jump start on their summer fun. Some in northeastern Pennsylvania started their Memorial Day weekend with a […]
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