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Worcester Red Sox drop road series opener to RailRiders
The Worcester Red Sox fell to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 8-4, on Tuesday at PNC Field in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Nick Sogard put Worcester on the board in the first inning with a home run over the left field wall. Brad Keller started for Worcester on the mound and had a perfect...
Major transformation set for former school
WEATHERLY, Pa. — Perched on the hill overlooking the borough of Weatherly, you can't help but notice the Mrs. Charles M. Schwab School. "As you come into town, it's an icon; you know it's the feature of the town," said Weatherly Borough Manager Harold Pudliner,. The school on the...
New business park to transform mine-scarred land in Hazle Township, create 700 jobs
Mine-scarred land is being turned into a business park with state funding in Hazle Township. A state grant said to be highly competitive of $2 million along with low-interest loans of $3 million have been awarded to CAN DO, Inc. and Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services to develop the Crossroads East Business Park.
Act Out Theatre Group to perform Disney's Descendants: The Musical
Jul. 24—TAYLOR — Eighty hours of camp, 26 campers and three performances. Act Out Theatre Group LLC concludes its summer teen intensive camp Friday and begins its weekend run of Disney's Descendants: The Musical Saturday. "The past two weeks have been an absolute whirlwind," said Kalen Churcher, the...
Resources come together for those less fortunate in Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Resources for those less fortunate came together at the Robert E. Dougherty High-Rise in Dunmore. The event was sponsored by the Lackawanna County Housing Authority. Free clothing and meals were provided by Saint Francis of Assisi, and residents of the high-rise were told about programs in the community to help […]
How to watch the 2024 St. Joseph's Center Festival Telethon
DUNMORE, Pa. — WNEP-TV is proud to present the St. Joseph’s Center Festival Telethon 2023! Hosted by Jon Meyer, Mindi Ramsey, and Don Jacobs, the team brings you stories of success and care for some of the most precious children and young adults at St. Joe’s, Dunmore.
Jake Joins the Sue Henry Show on WILK
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — If you tuned into The Sue Henry show on WILK Tuesday afternoon, you may have heard a familiar voice - our Jake Sarwar!. Jake joined the legendary Sue Henry as a contestant on her "fake news" game. Sue presents four stories - three of...
VIDEO: Hit and run victim searches for tractor-trailer driver
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — "I had a split second. I looked at my mirror, and there was a truck coming right at me. I had a feeling I wasn't going to make it." Patrick Ryder can't remember much of what happened Friday night when he was driving to the Pocono Mountain Carnival.
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.
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...
Man charged with fighting officers during arrest
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he drunkenly fought officers during an arrest, causing one officer to suffer an apparent ACL tear. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on July 20 around 12:37 a.m. officers were called for a domestic incident involving a man following a woman […]
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...
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...
One question for each Pocono football team to answer ahead of the season
Football season is only a month away in the Poconos, and every team is filled with anticipation of a new season. While there is a lot to be optimistic about ahead of 2024, every program has questions as a lot of talent is no longer on the mountain and new faces will take the stage on Friday nights.
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