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$5.2 million in grants coming to Monroe and Pike counties: How will the money be used?
State Reps. Maureen Madden, Tarah Probst and Jack Rader have announced about $5.2 million in grants for projects in Monroe and Pike counties. The Local Share Account grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Madden and Probst both announced a $248,437 grant for Smithfield Township, on behalf of the Marshalls Creek Fire Company,...
Wayne County commissioners plan walk-in mental health urgent care facility in Honesdale
The Wayne County commissioners on May 9 discussed plans to open a mental health urgent care facility in Honesdale. The walk-in clinic, with short-term inpatient availability, will be operated by a contracted mental health provider. The commissioners are negotiating an agreement with the Center for Community Resources, which already partners with the county Office of Human Services.
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.
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 […]
Wayne County correctional employees at 3 facilities honored by commissioners
The shoulder patch on the uniforms of the Wayne County correctional officers depicts the old stone jailhouse in Honesdale where their predecessors worked generations ago. Corrections have come a long way as the county grew and correctional standards changed, but all along there were prison or correctional staff, and those serving today were honored on May 2 by the Wayne County commissioners.
Waymart's Pride & Patriotism parade, fire company picnic set for June 8
There was a reminder at the May Waymart Borough Council meeting that the annual Pride & Patriotism parade is set for Saturday, June 8. Councilor Theresa Stratton said that the lineup is at the Robert D. Wilson school at 4 p.m. and the parade begins at 5 p.m. The parade proceeds up Belmont Street, ending at the fire department's Kennedy's Grove. Waymart American Legion Post 889 is a prominent participant. ...
Pond in Wayne County refilling after a multi-million dollar dam replacement
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Lower Woods Pond in Lebanon Township, near Honesdale, has been dry since 2012. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) had to drain the pond after a leak was discovered in the dam, causing concern for homes downstream. "At a lot of points, people thought...
Power outage impacts almost 500 in Luzerne, Lackawanna Counties
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds are without power across Luzerne and Lackawanna County after a blown fuse. PPL reports the power outage was caused by a tripped breaker or blown fuse and crews are working to make repairs. According to PPL, almost 500 customers in areas like Laflin and Moosic were impacted by the incident. […]
Who is Saint Ubaldo?
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The annual race of the Saints is this Saturday in Lackawanna County. It’s a unique celebration that only takes place in Jessup and Gubbio, Italy to honor Saint Ubaldo Baldassini but, why? Saint Ubaldo is the Patron Saint of the City of Gubbio because of his heroism. During the race […]
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