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Annual Fire Company Parade kicks off in Sweet Valley
SWEET VALLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Annual Memorial Day Parade in Sweet Valley marched through the streets Monday afternoon. “We had a lot of different participants in the parade, from local businesses, little leagues, high schools, different churches as well,” said Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Stan Davis. The parade that […]
142nd Ashley Memorial Day Parade canceled due to inclement weather
ASHLEY — The 142nd Ashley Memorial Day Parade has been canceled due to inclement weather, parade officials announced. The parade was to start at 9 a.m. on Monday May 27, along Main Street. This parade is considered one of the oldest in the country. This year’s parade was to...
Getting in the swim of things at Frances Slocum Pool
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You couldn’t ask for more perfect swimming weather to start the unofficial kickoff to summer. A decent-sized crowd hit the pool Saturday at Frances Slocum State Park in Luzerne County’s back mountain. Temperatures topping 80 degrees sure inspired kids and adults to take a dip for the first time […]
Businesses continue to increase in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The growing cuisine scene in Wilkes-Barre is going international. In the last few months, we have seen an increase in new restaurants and shops in the area, and on Friday afternoon one more was added to the list. This is one of the many new businesses in the Wyoming Valley […]
New restaurant opening in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new business announced its grand opening in Luzerne County. Villa Atlixco announced Mayor George Brown will be in attendance for the ribbon cutting for the opening on May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Scott Street in Wilkes-Barre. Villa Atlixco will be doing a 50% off sale […]
Sunshine and ice cream in Plains
PLAINS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After Wednesday’s storm and the clouds Thursday morning, it turned into a nice day. Many locals took advantage of the sunshine to celebrate Curly Creme Ice Cream’s Opening Day in Plains, Luzerne County. Dozens welcomed the warm weather by stopping by the popular business Curly Cream is open most days […]
Celebrating Our Own: CU-Mansfield Alumni Honored at 2024 Society of Honors Induction
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Around Town: Stars shine bright at NEPA Sings event
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. As my mom and I sat in the crowd at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre last week, I marveled at all of the singers on stage at NEPA Sings. It’s no easy feat to sing on stage in front of a...
Plans for Aldi, Wawa in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A longtime fixture is now a pile of rubble, and big changes are coming to a busy spot in Luzerne County. Soon you’ll see a long list of new businesses and some could even save you a few bucks. Shoppers tell me inflation is out of control and they’re […]
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