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Luzerne County Prison facing infrastructure concerns
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There’s new information regarding a local prison at capacity and Luzerne County leaders looking into the ongoing issues of overcrowding and safety issues at the Luzerne County Prison. 28 22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick explains why most agree the prison must be replaced, but at what cost to taxpayers? […]
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NANTICOKE — The developer of a proposed affordable housing project in the city has withdrawn its application and the matter will not be discussed at tonight’s zoning hearing board meeting, according to board solicitor Mark McNealis.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...
Korean War veteran Joe Barna reflects on sacrifices of comrades
WILKES-BARRE — Korean War veteran Joe Barna quoted the Bible, saying, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend.”. Barna, 94, of Freeland, a Korean War veteran who was awarded two Purple Hearts, talked about the significance of the medal and his love and respect for all recipients of the prestigious military award.
Luzerne County judges issue opinions backing up decisions in Cabell/Walsh race
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. In a filing sweep Wednesday, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas judges outlined their rationale for denying election ballot tallying requests from both Republican 117th House District state representative contenders. The race has no official nominee a month after the April...
Memorial Day Service Changes and New Summer Hours for Wilkes-Barre DPW
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Mayor Brown Celebrates Community Unity with New Mural at Fine Arts Fiesta
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New outdoor classroom opens in Luzerne County
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A school in our area is adding more books and fresh air to its curriculum all part of a project years in the making. Planting fresh flowers and watering the garden bed, are not average classroom studies but now it’s day-to-day work for students at Dallas Intermediate in Luzerne County. […]
Giant to start bussing shoppers from closed location in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, Pa. — A grocery store will begin providing free transportation to its other location after a fire damaged the store in Scranton. Fire damaged the Giant supermarket in the Green Ridge Plaza earlier this month. While repairs are made, the store is temporarily out of business. Starting Tuesday,...
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. […]
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