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Lackawanna County employee suspended indefinitely
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Lackawanna County Official is off the job for comments about the attempted assassination of former President Trump. The county employee of more than 20 years has been suspended without pay. The Lackawanna County Commissioners suspended Community Relations Manager Rick Notari for an alleged comment made online following the assassination attempt […]
Plans unveiled for playground transformation in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A large patch of blacktop behind John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Scranton has long been a place where imaginations run wild. "We usually play recess out here, and it's going to be a whole different place," says 7-year-old Oliver Scarnato. Just as Oliver said, the...
Lackawanna County man struck by lightning
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials confirmed that a Lackawanna County man was struck by lightning Monday night. Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety confirmed that a call came in just after 10:00 p.m. for an 84-year-old man struck by lightning on Cranberry Ave. On-scene personnel confirmed that the man was struck by lightning through the […]
First day of St. Ann’s Novena in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Day one of the 100th Solemn Novena at St. Ann’s Basilica is underway. Tents, chairs, and green spaces were filled throughout the mass in Monday afternoon, and so was the Basilica. With the summer heat, St. Ann’s has the option for attendees to cool off and watch the mass inside the […]
Storm damage in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Close to 25 thousand people are without power in Lackawanna County Monday night. The Electric City is really living up to its name because as you can see behind me, the lights are on, but this is not the case for more than twenty-two thousand people in Lackawanna County. Take a look […]
Progress being made at new Weston Field pool and skatepark
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Weston Field in Scranton is making great progress as preparations for a new pool facility and skate park are underway. The old structures have been demolished, paving the way for new developments. Scranton City Council has approved contracts with the companies responsible for building both the pool and the skate park. […]
Cleanup continues in Scranton after storms
SCRANTON, Pa. — "I heard another sound behind the thunder. I said, 'Thunder doesn't sound back to back.' I said, 'Wait a minute, get away from the windows. It's the trees coming down," said Linda Nieves. It was the trees coming down. Now, those trees are spread across Linda...
Scranton Lions Club postpones annual Dream Game
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Lions Club has announced it’s postponing its 90th annual Dream Game due to the weather. The game was originally scheduled for July 17 at 7:00 p.m. The game will now be held on July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Valley View’s John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium. Club President Allan Hetkowski said […]
19th Annual Scranton Jazz Festival
All of Downtown Scranton will serve as center stage for an award-winning music festival as the 19th Annual Scranton Jazz Festival returns to the Electric City, Friday through Sunday, August 2 through 4. The festival is made possible through partnerships with Blu Elefante Events, PA Jazz Alliance Inc., Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau, First Friday Scranton, Lackawanna County, the City of Scranton, and Scranton Tomorrow, and with the generous support of sponsors and media partners.
Scranton encourages checking in with neighbors during heat, severe weather
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — From several heat waves to storms causing power outages this summer, the City of Scranton reminds residents they are here to help and encourage them to check on each other. “It is hot, it is so hot. Our unsheltered task force that meets regularly,...
Thousands without power across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — One of the hottest days of the year is expected today, and thousands of people could spend the day without electricity, fans, and air conditioning. A line of severe thunderstorms came through Monday night. In Lackawanna County, the roof of Cook's Foods in Old Forge was partially ripped off.
Cancer survivor giving back to the community in Lackawanna County
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A girl who survived cancer is now giving back to other kids and their families who are going through what she and her family did. 28/22 News reporter Iyee Jagne takes us to Greenfield Township, Lackawanna County to meet this week’s Here’s To You Kid. 11-year-old Lakeland School District student […]
Johnson College Offers Youth Skid Steer Training to Lackawanna County
Johnson College has partnered with Marshall Machinery in South Abington Township to offer a one-day, youth skid steer training course to Lackawanna County residents ages 16 to 18 years. The free course includes an operation and safety lecture followed by hands-on training and driving. Participants will complete OSHA standards CFR...
Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
Scranton Cultural Center Announces Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute on October 11 at 7:30 PM in Shopland Hall. Voted as ‘New England’s Best Beatles Tribute Band’ by “The Boston Globe,” Beatles tribute band, Studio Two will return by popular demand with their iconic show in celebration of The Beatles coming to America.
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