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Plans to drain popular pond in Susquehanna County postponed
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — On a hot spring day, Elliott Esposito reeled in a huge largemouth bass. Something he and other Residents in Susquehanna County will now have more time to do at Stump Pond after the body of water was set to be drained by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission this fall.
Many without power in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Due to the storms, dozens are without power Wednesday in Lackawanna County. In Lackawanna County, over 100 people are without power due to a tree down on wires, according to PPL. PPL expects that issue to be fixed around 2:30 a.m. Thursday.
Plans for Aldi, Wawa in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A longtime fixture is now a pile of rubble, and big changes are coming to a busy spot in Luzerne County. Soon you’ll see a long list of new businesses and some could even save you a few bucks. Shoppers tell me inflation is out of control and they’re […]
Counting the days until St. Ubaldo Festival
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We’re only days away from the Running of the Saints for the big St. Ubaldo Festival in Lackawanna County. The celebration began Wednesday with Jessup Hose Company Number 2’s Carnival. This event is an annual staple for both the community and the fire department. It makes up more than half […]
Developer withdraws application for apartment complex ahead of Thursday meeting
NANTICOKE — The developer of a proposed affordable housing project in the city has withdrawn its application and the matter will not be discussed at tonight’s zoning hearing board meeting, according to board solicitor Mark McNealis. McNealis said the board received a letter about two weeks ago from...
Dupont hosts Memorial Day parade, ceremony
DUPONT – The borough marked Memorial Day by holding its annual parade and a ceremony at the borough building. In the ceremony at the borough building on Memorial Day, William Lukasik was returned a 48-star U.S. Flag that covered his great Uncle Joseph E. Motiska’s casket after being killed in combat on Sept. 28, 1918 during World War I.
Katie's Place Clubhouse opens in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A program aiming to help those living with mental illness has a new space in Lackawanna County. Katie's Place Clubhouse celebrated its grand opening along Penn Avenue in Scranton on Thursday. It's named in memory of Scranton native Katie Shoener, who battled bipolar disorder and died by suicide.
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