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Non-profit unveails new addition to Lackawanna County cemetery
CHINCHILLA, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A non-profit committed to improving and maintaining a local cemetery has unveiled a new addition. The group Friends of Shady Lane Cemetery dedicated the Clover Memorial Monument on Sunday in Chinchilla. More than 300 babies and toddlers, who died decades ago, are buried together in an unmarked grave in the […]
Vatican upholds permanent dismissal of former Diocese of Scranton priest
SCRANTON, Pa. — A former priest accused of sexually abusing children Diocese of Scranton has been permanently defrocked, diocesan officials said Tuesday. The process authorized by Catholic Church's disciplinary arm concluded against Martin M. Boylan, more than eight years after the church first removed him from priestly ministry. Boylan,...
Barktober Fest to benefit furry friends in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — An animal shelter in Lackawanna County is raising money to benefit furry friends. The Griffin Pond Animal Shelter hosted Barktober Fest at the Maiolatesi Wine Cellar in Scott Township. Folks could enjoy vendors, music, food trucks, and even pet costume contests, and don’t forget about...
Bikers hit the streets in Adopt a Highway Cleanup event
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some bikers in NEPA are proving that community comes first. They hit the streets Sunday for a cause close to their hearts. The NEPA Riders Group gathered to clean a two-mile stretch of Ransom Road, honoring two beloved friends who passed away in motorcycle crashes. Organizers say it is not […]
Remembering lives lost one year after Hamas terror attacks
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People gathered at the JCC in Scranton to remember those lost and the hostages still in Israel. They took time to remember those from our area through photos placed around the room. In addition to the program, there were several symbolic items set up as a reminder of the hostages […]
Fun events coming to Honesdale this weekend
HONESDALE, Pa. — Honesdale will be a busy place this weekend with several events happening. There will be no shortage of brews this weekend in Honesdale as the borough prepares for its second annual Beer and Wine Festival this weekend. Nearly two dozen breweries, wineries and distilleries will be at the Wayne County Fairgrounds for the event...including Here and Now Brewing Company.
Jewish leaders in Scranton mark somber anniversary
SCRANTON, Pa. — Since the surprise Hamas-led terrorist attack at a music festival in Israel, one year has passed, and more than 42,000 people across Israel and Gaza are dead. "October 7th is always going to be a, a markedly dark day. Unfortunately, it joins other dark days," said...
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