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Crews assemble rides, games for upcoming Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews from Huey’s Amusements were out Monday at Kirby Park. They were assembling the rides and games for their upcoming Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. The celebration will be on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. They will have over 40 food and vendors, amusement rides, games, and live […]
Celebrating 20 years of booming business in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fireworks company is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The fireworks outlet has been serving the Poconos area at three locations across Monroe County including Mount Pocono, Tannersville, and in Marshalls Creek. This is the time of year when business is booming. They have products ranging from simple fireworks and […]
Pocono Canna World Fair July 27th to 28th, 2024
Gilbert, PA: The highly anticipated Pocono Canna World Fair is set to take place at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert, PA, on July 27th and 28th, 2024! This exciting event will be open to the public from 10am to 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday, offering a weekend filled with fun, education, and entertainment for the entire family.
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Northampton County Sunday
On Sunday at 3:38 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4:15 p.m. for Northampton County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 3:34 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Roxburg, or 7 miles northeast...
Sharing the history of Ledgedale
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — A group of historians want visitors to know the story of one community on Lake Wallenpaupack. Boats lined up Tuesday at the Ledgedale Recreation Area near Greentown. Patrick Fries, who recently moved to the area, says he's ready to get out on the water again...
Stroudsburg passes property tax incentive to encourage downtown development
The Borough of Stroudsburg has moved to help stimulate development downtown by enacting a property tax incentive. In two public hearings during the council meeting on Tuesday, June 18, that lasted just over a combined 20 minutes, Stroudsburg Borough Council designated certain properties as eligible for Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) and unanimously approved the LERTA ordinance.
Lehigh University reviews $125 million bond sale with Northampton County; Dixie land transfer delayed
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Lehigh University plans a bond issue of $125 million to pay for campus improvements and refund some earlier debt, taking advantage of lower rates. Lehigh Treasurer David Hammer presented the sale to the Northampton County General Purpose Authority (GPA) on Tuesday, and County Council will hold a final vote Wednesday.
YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties Merge with Greater Valley YMCA to Form River Crossing YMCA
YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties will officially merge with Greater Valley YMCA, overseeing 12 branches. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties will officially merge with Greater Valley YMCA, creating the new River Crossing YMCA, according to WFMZ 69 News. This unified organization will enhance services for Y members and...
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