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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 […]
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.
Luzerne County asked to decommission Duryea bridge for levee project
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. As part of the planned Duryea levee project, Luzerne County has been asked to decommission the Stephenson Street Bridge over the Lackawanna River so it can be demolished. County Manager Romilda Crocamo said the span is essentially inactive and not accessible...
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...
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...
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 […]
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.
Water main break in downtown Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Some homes and businesses in Scranton were without water on Wednesday morning. Pennsylvania American Water says an 8-inch water main broke on Penn Avenue between Lackawanna Avenue and Biden Street. The break was discovered around 8 a.m. About 35 homes and businesses were affected. Pennsylvania American...
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