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Boy Scout Troop makes history in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The Boy Scouts of America Troop 66 out of Dunmore recognized seven new Eagle Scouts at their ceremony in the Presbyterian Church on Chestnut Street. The scouts were recognized for their commitment to faith, nature, their community, and their country. "Each of them, as part...
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 […]
Gov. Shapiro visits Lackawanna County to debut state tourism rebrand: Pennsylvania, the Great American Getaway
Tourism contributes $77 billion to the state’s economy every year. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will make tourism a state priority for the first time in a decade. They plan to show the world that Pennsylvania is “The Great American Getaway,” with PNC Field in Lackawanna County serving as backdrop for Monday’s announcement.
Weekend of art comes to an end in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weekend of celebrating art in the Diamond City has come to an end. On Monday, dozens on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre to clean up after the 68th Annual Fine Arts Fiesta. Crews were hard at work picking up trash, taking down tents, and removing the dozens of tables and […]
North Franklin Street in WB to be closed for paving
WILKES-BARRE — Beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, North Franklin Street between West Jackson Street and North Street will be closed to traffic for milling and paving of the road, according to city officials. The roadwork is estimated to continue until Friday. Travelers are advised to avoid the area.
Bicycle Kitchen’s grand opening kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some kids and adults who did not have a bicycle now do thanks to a non-profit bicycle club. The Leadership Lackawanna Class of 2024’s Anthracite Bicycle Coalition Project Team gave away recycled bikes Sunday at the Connell Park Cycle Kitchen in South Scranton. Besides getting a free bike, people there […]
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