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Bloomsburg 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
The 4-Wheel Jamboree held its first event of the season last weekend at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, featuring monster truck action in qualifying, racing, and freestyle. The trucks that competed on the show were Play’n Hookie, Raminator, Rammunition, Bad News Travels Fast, Blockhead, War Wizard, and Dozer. MonsterTruckinatorTV...
Aliquippa remains in 4A after Pennsylvania appellate court denies PIAA's emergency application
ALIQUIPPA — Pennsylvania appellate court Judge Patricia McCullough handed down her ruling Thursday in the case between the Aliquippa School District and the PIAA and denied the PIAA’s request for the Quips football program to be moved up to Class 5A. Interim head coach Vashawn Patrick is relieved...
GO Joe 27 “Year of Inflatables” to Kick-Off in Lock Haven
LOCK HAVEN-WNEP’s Joe Snedeker will kick off the 27th year of GO Joe, a charity bike ride for St. Joseph’s Center, in Clinton County. Below is a post from Clinton County Tourism Director Kira Rosamilia with all the important details of how you can be a part of this special event, starting Sunday night during the Summer Concert Series and continuing on Monday morning. See below for details.
Local hospitals impacted by global tech outage
Williamsport, Pa. — Local healthcare systems and hospitals faced disruptions due to the global technology outage today. According to a release from UPMC, emergency services and appointments are proceeding as scheduled and emphasizing that patient care "has not been affected" and their facilities were operational. WellSpan Health also reported sporadic IT disruptions, but maintained that patient services were unaffected, according to PennLive. Earlier this morning, Mount Nittany Medical Center announced...
Area high school students complete weeklong Future Leaders in Education Camp
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. “I felt so terrified, but also so proud of myself, ” said Brinda Federici of Luzerne. First came the fear, when Federici saw the ropes at Camp Kresge and realized they’d take her much higher than her comfort level allowed. The pride came later, after she’d defied her fear of heights and participated in the ropes course with the rest of the teens in her group.
Little League: Back Mountain National defeats Abington for third straight Section 5 title
DALLAS TWP. — Abington answered one power surge by Back Mountain National on Friday evening. It had no solution to the other. National smashed four home runs and pitcher Ben Nulton quelled Abington bats after the first inning in a 7-2 victory in the Section 5 Little League Major Baseball championship game.
Who is our Pet of the Week?
Pa live! (WBRE) — It’s the area’s largest selection of quality pet supplies. Visit them in Hazleton or on social media to learn more. This week, Randy, Carol, and Nancy join us from the SPCA of Luzerne County with this week’s adoptable pet!. Check out their...
Driver critically injured after colliding with dump truck in Hazleton
HAZLETON, Pa. (WOLF) — A driver was extricated from his vehicle Friday morning in Hazleton after a collision with a dump truck. Hazleton City Police Department responded to an accident at the 700 block of South Church Street/State Route 309 just before 6am . Police on the scene noted...
United Way of Greater Hazleton to provide free backpacks, school supplies to local students
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The United Way of Greater Hazleton, as part of its “Stuff the Bus” program, will be providing free backpacks and school supplies to students in the area ahead of the upcoming school year and due to high demand, organizers are asking families to register for the supplies by Aug. 2.
Rockin’ the River returns for second week
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The second Rockin’ the River show of the summer included a local supergroup, a tribute to one of the great American bands, and a surprise marriage proposal. Needless to say, it was an eventful Friday evening on the Susquehanna. The...
Arrest made after alleged burglary at a Pittston tavern
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man on a warrant for an alleged burglary at a tavern in Pittston. On Friday, the Pittston City Police Department said they served a felony arrest warrant on Donald James Thomas, 45 of Duryea. Investigators stated In May Thomas burglarized Stephanie’s Tavern on Main Street […]
Riverboat boys hit Susquehanna River for annual tradition
EXETER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homemade raft is about to set sail down the Susquehanna River again. It’s a yearly summer tradition for a group of friends in NEPA. 28/22 News Kathryn Oleary was in Exeter Township live with Nathan Clark with an interview about their riverboat tradition.
Camp for visually impaired provides opportunity in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer camp is the highlight of the summer for many kids. Children who are blind or visually impaired are attending a unique camp in Luzerne County. Two local organizations are teaming up to teach this group of kids the valuable skills they need to grow into independent members of our community. […]
‘Superficial Wound’: Dr. Fauci Dismisses Concerns Over Trump’s Health Since Assassination Attempt
Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed concerns regarding former President Donald Trump’s injuries following the attempted assassination against him. Over the weekend, Trump’s ear was grazed by a bullet from the would-be assassin at a Pennsylvania rally, in a shooting that left one rallygoer dead and two others seriously injured.
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