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Boulders placed around Luzerne County Election Bureau
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From Your Local Election Headquarters: A visible sign that security measures are being increased in Luzerne County. This comes in the wake of the Luzerne County Manager’s decision not to deploy ballot drop boxes for the November election, citing safety and security concerns. These large boulders were placed around the […]
What happens after the Bloomsburg Fair
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — From packed streets to empty vendors and spots, the 169th Bloomsburg Fair has ended, and this year's attendance numbers are rolling in. 398,000 visitors came through the fairgrounds, which is up almost 15% from last year in Columbia County. "The grounds were full, the concessions did...
Raising awareness at Wrongful Conviction Rally in Wilke-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two organizations are joining forces to help make a difference for a group of people who are often forgotten. They got together Sunday afternoon outside the Luzerne County Courthouse to call for justice for the wrongfully convicted. They rolled into Wilkes-Barre Sunday afternoon looking to raise much-needed awareness to help […]
Hydro to invest nearly $100 million in Cressona plant
CRESSONA, Pa. — The geometric shapes created by the roofs of Hydro Extrusions in Cressona have been a part of the horizon in Schuylkill County since World War II. "After the war, the government used it as a reclamation facility, and then after they reclaimed all the commodities they brought back from the war efforts, they sold it to Alcoa,' explained regional vice president Mike Hammer.
Shenandoah Valley homecoming court set for celebration
SHENANDOAH – The Homecoming Court is set at Shenandoah Valley. The candidates and their escorts... The post Shenandoah Valley homecoming court set for celebration first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.
ACLU of PA files lawsuit over Luzerne County drop box removal
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A lawsuit has been filed over the Luzerne County Manager’s decision to remove all mail ballot drop boxes ahead of the November 5 general election. The suit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania on behalf of Luzerne County voters and In This Together NEPA. Earlier this […]
Home declared total loss after Briar Creek Township fire
BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A house had been declared a total loss after a fire broke out in Briar Creek Township Monday morning. The assistant chief of Summerhill Fire Company says crews from four local volunteer departments responded to the fire and were able to put it out in roughly 30 minutes. […]
Lane restriction near Sheetz on Route 309
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced a lane restriction will be placed on Route 309 near Sheetz on Monday and Tuesday. According to PennDOT, there will be lane restrictions on Route 309 near Sheetz in Kingston Township on September 30 and October 1. The lane restriction will be between Sheetz and Carverton and […]
Getting into the Halloween spirit in Exeter
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU — Tuesday is October 1, and many across NEPA are already getting into the Halloween holiday spirit by decorating. One house in Exeter on Wyoming Avenue is ready to send a chill down everyone’s spine with its large displays of animatronics, themed lighting pumpkins, and Erie music. Many drivers in the […]
Controversey continues with Luzerne County drop boxes
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The ballot drop box controversy continues to be talked about in Luzerne County. On Monday, County Manager Romilda Crocamo said she stands by her decision to not deploy the boxes in November. Crocamo says it’s all about the safety, security, and integrity of the election. “I certainly appreciate receiving letters […]
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