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Seven people displaced after Hazleton fire
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Seven people were displaced after a Sunday morning fire in Hazleton. According to a post made by the Hazleton City Fire Department, crews were called just after 2:00 a.m. for a commercial structure fire at Sazon Latino Restaurant, 58 North Wyoming Street. When crews arrived on-scene, there was heavy smoke showing […]
Halloween takes over Hanover Township home
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween has taken over a house in Luzerne County. One house on Lyndwood Ave in Hanover Township has dozens of animatronic clowns and skeletons lining the front yard. There’s even a gigantic skeleton popping out of the roof along with light displays that make the clowns and skeletons look […]
ACLU of PA: Authority question unresolved in Luzerne County ballot drop box case
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Note: The above video is from an earlier story. The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania said Sunday that Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo’s decision late last week allowing ballot drop boxes for next month’s election does not resolve a lawsuit brought over her initial refusal.
Covered Bridge Festival kicks off in Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — There is a little something for every arts and crafts lover at the 42nd annual Covered Bridge Festival in Columbia County. With over 300 vendors, this is one of the state's largest craft shows. "We've been coming every year since it was at Knoebels, and this...
100k Expected to Visit 42nd Annual PA Covered Bridge Festival
BLOOMSBURG, PA (Scary Good Eats App) - There was a time that the Covered Bridge Festival was hosted at Knobel's Amusement park in Elysburg, PA, but the venue was not big enough to accomodate the interest in the event. Billed as one of the largest craft festivals on the East Coast that brins a four day annual attendance ovetr 150,000 visitors. What make this such a great event?
Fire company in Carbon County helping victims of Hurricane Helene
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A small pile of items sits outside the Lehigh and Lausanne Volunteer Fire Company near Weatherly, waiting to be sent south to those affected by Hurricane Helene. For Assistant Chief Christopher Sewell, this devastation hits close to home. "I'm actually a native of east Tennessee,...
Inaugural cornhole tournament to honor late Luzerne County student-athlete
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A cornhole tournament in Luzerne County honored a late student-athlete on Saturday. The inaugural cornhole tournament held at the Checkboard Inn in Trucksville honored Josh Balara, a recognized student-athlete from Dallas High School and Dartmouth College who passed away after a battle with adrenal cancer in 2023.
Cartwright: $730K from DOJ to expand juvenile wellness court
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More drug, alcohol, and mental health services are on the way for the children and young adults of Luzerne County. On Thursday, US Representative Matt Cartwright announced a $730,000 award from the DOJ that will go towards expanding Luzerne County’s juvenile wellness court. The funds will be used to help offer […]
Special needs playground launch party held in Dallas
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A special needs playground project is in the works thanks to fundraising in Luzerne County. The Rotary Club of Dallas and the Dallas Intermediate School have teamed up to raise money to build a boundless playground. A launch party was held Thursday at the Apple Tree Terrace in Dallas to […]
Cressona ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates expanded manufacturing plant
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger on Oct. 2 helped cut the ribbon on Hydro’s Extrusion plant in Cressona, Pa., in celebration of the state’s ongoing investments in the advanced manufacturing industry. “Congratulations to Hydro on their expansion in Pennsylvania. The company’s investment shows its confidence in our strong workforce […] The post Cressona ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates expanded manufacturing plant appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
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