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Smokey Bear gets 80th birthday party at Mont Alto State Park
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently visited Mont Alto State Park to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The iconic wildfire prevention spokesperson was officially “born” Aug. 9, 1944, when the USDA Forest Service and Ad Council developed the symbol for forest fire prevention. Since then, Smokey has...
Mikki Uzupes remembered by Wayne County and Library Alliance for community passion
The Wayne County commissioners on Aug. 22 eulogized Mikki Uzupes, Community Network Specialist for Wayne Tomorrow!, a county initiative. She died unexpectedly at home in Hawley on Aug. 15. She was 55. Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer called for a moment of silence for her. Uzupes was normally at the commissioners' meetings, giving updates and taking pictures after proclamations were issued for employee anniversaries and other occasions. ...
The Philly region is under an Excessive Heat Warning, with heat indexes up to 105 degrees possible
Have questions about enduring extreme heat in Philly? WHYY News has the answers. The Philadelphia region could see heat index values in the triple digits on Wednesday. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday for Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and in Mercer, Camden, Gloucester and Northwestern Burlington counties in New Jersey.
After white supremacists march in Harrisburg, experts say most area leaders model how to respond
As many residents and political leaders follow best practice responding to a hate group, U.S Rep. Scott Perry does not. Correction: This story was updated to correct the name of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Harrisburg residents and elected officials, broadly speaking, are supporting equity and condemning hate this week,...
Scranton School District announces dress code changes
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Changes are coming to the high school dress code for the Scranton School District for the approaching school year. After a meeting Monday night and hearing from high school students themselves, the district has updated the guidelines to offer more flexibility while maintaining a focus on appropriate attire Students can […]
New school for children with autism and emotional challenges opens in Lackawanna County
MAYFIELD, Pa. — Janice Gallagher had a lot to say about why she and her classmates are excited to go to school at the all-new Graham Academy in Mayfield. "It was fun," said student Connor Jacukowicz. "I got to hold the scissors and cut it." The new facility is...
One hurt in Lackawanna County crash
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — One person is in the hospital after a crash in Lackawanna County. State police say a dump truck was traveling South on I-476 near Old Forge around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, when the truck bed hit an overpass. The road was closed for several hours as...
PennDOT officials visit all 67 counties in the commonwealth
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT’s Secretary Mike Carroll became the first PennDOT secretary to visit team members in all 67 counties as he visited Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties Tuesday. It’s part of the Shapiro Administration’s dedication to delivering in all corners of Pennsylvania. Secretary Carroll highlighted that the 2024-2025 bipartisan budget signed by Governor […]
New West Nile case detected in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another positive case of the West Nile Virus has been found in a mosquito in Lackawanna County. Officials say the positive case was found near the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Archbald. Authorities say residents should take precautions when outdoors, like wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Officials say to date […]
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Pennsylvania to claim more than $20 million in unclaimed property in MoneyGram settlement
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the Commonwealth is entitled to more than $20 million in unclaimed property following the Delaware v. Pennsylvania et al case. Originally filed in 2016, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Pennsylvania's favor in Feb. 2023. According to an official statement,...
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Pa. Wilds Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:17 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Sullivan and Columbia counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are probable. "At 5:15 p.m.,...
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