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Salute to Our Veterans returns to Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — The 2nd annual Salute to Our Veterans concert took place Saturday at Tanglwood Resorts near Hawley. The fundraiser for the non-profit Camp Freedom included music, a raffle, and dozens of vendors. And something new this year was the Royal Flush Challenge starring Newswatch 16's Kerry...
Memorial Day parades scheduled in Hawley, Honesdale this weekend
In Wayne County, Hawley and Honesdale have Memorial Day weekend events planned. Hawley The annual Memorial Day parade in Hawley is scheduled Sunday, May 26, at 1 p.m. Lineup is at noon at Riverside Park on Church Street by the rail crossing. The parade heads up Church Street, turns at Main Avenue and...
Lackawanna State Park pool opening pushed back by construction
BENTON, Pa. — Sweltering summer days are fast approaching, but those burning for a dip in Lackawanna State Park’s pool will have to cool their heels. The state park in northern Lackawanna County announced Sunday that “unforeseen construction delays” pushed back the William W. Scranton Pool Complex’s opening day, which typically is Memorial Day weekend.
Liberty Tree planted in Honesdale's Central Park for America's 250th anniversary
A tulip poplar tree has been planted in Honesdale's Central Park, a sapling that could one day boast at least 100 feet in height, while ever symbolizing the birth of liberty when the United States of America was forged nearly 250 years ago. This is a "Liberty Tree," one of...
Greater Carbondale YMCA holds dedication ceremonies
CARBONDALE, Pa. — The Greater Carbondale YMCA's former Executive Director Steve Derkin was honored with a dedication in the lobby of the recreation center on Saturday as well as with a dedication of the park outside in his memory. The park includes a pavilion, playground, and seating areas along...
Gone but Knott Forgotten 5k kicks off
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While some swam others ran this holiday weekend. More than 200 runners and walkers made their way to the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail Saturday in Scranton. They participated in what was called the “Gone but Knott Forgotten” 5k. The race was held in memory of U.S. Army Veteran and Shenandoah […]
Pike County communities divided over LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Four communities have shown support, but the issue remains contentious in others. John Hellman is leading the effort to ask Pike County officials in every municipality to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, after the county’s commissioners failed to do so last year. “By going township to township, not...
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 […]
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