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Siena men's basketball: Saints, Bucknell to play at Wilkes-Barre's Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
In a homecoming for first-year Siena men's basketball coach Gerry McNamara, the Saints will play Bucknell in a neutral-site non-conference game on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. A Scranton native, McNamara also got to play in front of his home crowd in his...
Marshalls grand opening set for Aug. 22
Prospective shoppers who want to get a look at the Marshalls store in Mahoning Township can do so next month. The store set to open at 1241 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive East will hold its grand opening from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 22, the company announced its website. Earlier...
West Side Story: Celebrating 20 years of kielbasa in Plymouth
The Swoyersville Kiwanis Club is hosting its Annual Scholarship Open on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Four Seasons Golf Club, Exeter. From left, are Kiwanis members Kathy Breznay, Sandi Williams-Urzen, Gene Breznay, Anita Murphy, Paula Van Scoy, Ed Grebeck and Jean Stoss.
Bucknell, Siena to play game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
LEWISBURG — After a 19-year absence, Division 1 men’s basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. Second-year coach John Griffin III brings in a Bucknell squad...
Lehighton teen realizing her Olympic dream
Anna Laible is about to add another accomplishment to her already impressive resume. The Lehighton teenager is covering the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. It’s a dream come true for Laible, who, in the last few years, has co-hosted the National Dog Show, reported for Sports Illustrated Kids and written for MLB.com.
Anthracite Model Railroad Society to hold open house this weekend
The Anthracite Model Railroad Society will hold its Annual Christmas in July Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, at 1056 Hanover Court, Hazle Twp. The event allows the public the opportunity to view HO gauge model trains operating through the City of Hazleton and surrounding towns such as Harleigh, Weatherly, Mauch Chunk, Bethlehem Steel and Pottsville. History buffs who enjoy viewing old structures that no longer exist can see numerous structures on the railroad that have either changed or have been razed. Attendees may bring cameras. Admission is free but donations appreciated. For information, visit The Anthracite Model Railroad Society on Facebook or www.amrclub.org. Another open house will be held in November.
Chamber hosts cornhole tournament
The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation held its inaugural Cornhole Tournament on Thursday at Baer Memorial Park, Lehighton. Cornhole tournaments have become big events, with professional matches being shown on ESPN and other sports networks. The Chamber wanted to make this tournament as close to regulation as possible. “We...
Rockin' the River concert series concludes with Lanie Gardner
Country performer Lanie Gardner headlined the final concert of this summer's Rockin' the River series in Riverfront Park in Wilkes-Barre Friday. Gardner's song “Chasing the Wind” is featured on the soundtrack of the recently released movie "Twisters." The free Rockin' the River concerts are presented by Visit Luzerne County and the Riverfront Parks Committee.
Traffic delays expected near Montage
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are alerting Moosic residents of possible traffic delays due to events near Montage Mountain on Wednesday. Police drivers should expect delays starting around 3:00 p.m. Wednesday on Montage Mtn. Road, Glenmaura National Blvd, Springbrook Avenue (SR 502), and Davis Street. These delays are due to the “I Prevail” and […]
FOX's Brian Kilmeade Weighs-In on Upcoming Election
STROUDSBURG, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — FOX News' Brian Kilmeade will be visiting NEPA this weekend for his "The History, Liberty, and Laughs" tour. Kilmeade will be speaking at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday. Ahead of the show, our Jake Sarwar caught up with Brian to talk about...
‘The Kammander’ takes the lead in USA Mullet Championships
SWOYERSVILLE — Heading into the second round of the USA Mullet Championships, “The Kammander” is in charge — he’s at the top of the leaderboard in his age category. Kamden Cunningham — known as “The Kammander” — is back this year to raise money for wounded veterans and hopefully become the next USA mullet champion in the ages 5-7 category.
Truckers Against Trafficking Visits NEPA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — “It will only grow unless we do something to stop it,” says Wyoming County District Attorney, Joe Peters. Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters crossed county lines Thursday afternoon – bringing awareness to human trafficking impacting communities in NEPA. Peters along...
Three allegedly robbed FedEx driver in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a robbery where three men allegedly robbed a FedEx driver in Wilkes-Barre. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Tuesday around 2:39 p.m., a FedEx driver reported that he was robbed on Kidder Street. Police say the victim was making a delivery when he was approached […]
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