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Fire destroys home in Nesquehoning
NESQUEHONING, Pa. -- An overnight fire completely destroyed a home in Nesquehoning, Carbon County. Flames were reported around 2 a.m. Wednesday on Yard Street, just off of Route 54/Stock Street. Fire companies from Carbon and Schuylkill counties responded to the scene to help fight the fire, as it fully engulfed...
Flames engulf building in Carbon County
NESQUEHONING, CARBON CO. (WOLF) — A fire broke out at an old bar and restaurant in Carbon County Wednesday morning. Crews were called to the area of Yard and Stock Sts. in Nesquehoning for a reported fire after 2 a.m. Footage from witnesses showed the structure engulfed in flames.
Luzernne County Council approves 10-year tax break for Hazle Twp. commercial project
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Council on Tuesday approved a 10-year tax abatement plan for a commercial development project in Hazle Twp. Council also confirmed Paula Radick as full-time head of the division of judicial services and records. Tax break. Council voted 9-2 to approve a 10-year tax abatement schedule...
Camp Cadet turns teens into Troopers in Lackawanna County
DUNMORE, Pa. — It's not everyday you see a helicopter land in Dunmore. But, this week a group of 68 teenagers are turning into state troopers. "Every aspect of law enforcement we bring in because we want a well-rounded experience," says Pennsylvania State Trooper Bob Urban. When they say...
FedEx driver robbed by trio while delivering packages in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa, (WOLF) — A FedEx driver was robbed while making a delivery in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday. According to Wilkes-Barre City Police, a FedEx driver came to police headquarters to report he had been robbed. It was just after 2:30 pm when the 30-year-old driver said he was making a...
Affordable housing coming to Carbon County
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Tuesday, close to $900,000 was awarded to our area to build affordable housing in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties. Local lawmakers gathered at Schwab School in Weatherly to give away thousands of dollars in PennHomes funds from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The new project at the school would cost […]
House of Waters to Play at Harmony in the Woods
Grammy nominated experimental jazz band, House of Waters will play at Harmony in the Woods in Hawley, PA this Friday, July 26, 2024. The group will play at 6:00PM. Tim Bruno was joined by the bands hammer dulcimer player, Max ZT, on this mornings edition of Radio Chatskill. Image from...
Volunteer firefighter facing sex charges, accused of injuring 3 officers
NAZARETH, Pa. -- A volunteer firefighter is in hot water, after reportedly sending explicit photos to a supposed 15-year-old, trying to meet up with him and then injuring multiple officers. That boy ended up being an undercover Homeland Security officer, and that man is now facing several charges. It was...
Athlete making record 4th appearance at Olympics, hopes to medal
WBRE (NEXSTAR) — Drums native Casey Eichfeld is set to endure a challenge unlike any other. His 4th Olympics as a slalom canoeist, and for the first time since the 2016 Rio Olympics. He missed out on Tokyo in 2020 but qualified for this year’s Paris games with some added motivation throughout his training. “I […]
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