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Collapsed road causes commute problems for Wayne County residents
WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Briefcase in hand, vice president of Honesdale National Bank Brian Wilken steps on chunks of broken road and climbs across the creek to get home from work. The section of Brook Road in front of his home collapsed when the stream flooded during Tuesday night's storm. It also destroyed his driveway. Thursday evening neighbors were out cleaning up the debris. They...
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Pa. Republicans want to ban vaccine passports, Democrats call it an unneeded distraction
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A new bill about banning vaccine passports in Pennsylvania is causing some controversy, but not in the way you might think. Republican Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill introduced the bill along with two other state senators. Republicans object to COVID passport, push bill prohibiting it in Pa. "It essentially says that state government cannot require a...
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Thin Blue Line Act reintroduced in PA legislature
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — The Thin Blue Line Act was reintroduced by legislators and law enforcement leaders on Thursday. For the families of local fallen officers and hundred of other behind the badge, the bill is a hope for justice. "My son was a federal corrections officer who was murdered in the line of duty," Don Williams told Eyewitness News. In 2013, Eric...
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Police: Failure to follow posted detour in Bloomsburg may result in fines as reconstruction continues
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Drivers that do not follow the posted detour in Bloomsburg may face $150 fines after police say local residents have complained about increased traffic on residential streets. The initial phase of the Bloomsburg reconstruction project has begun on State Route 487 between East Main Street and the Susquehanna River. This project will continue...
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Storm cleanup continues in Dickson City
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — The Dickson City street department has started cleanup on Dundaff Street and Grant Court. The area was damaged when severe storms rolled through the area Tuesday night. Borough and PennDOT engineers spent Thursday looking at the damage and what needs to be fixed to get the Dundaff Street back open. Officials say the road could be closed for...
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Twitter suspends 'From the desk of Donald J. Trump' account
(NewsNation Now) — Twitter suspended the account "From the desk of Donald J. Trump" for its affiliation to the former president Thursday. The account has the same name as the blog Trump launched earlier this week to connect with followers online after being banned from Twitter and Facebook. It is unclear if the account was set up by Trump, his communications team or someone else, but...
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Healthbeat: Using the power of music to start conversations with kids
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Being a middle school-aged child is tough enough in the 21st century, let alone living through a pandemic. It's tough on parents, too, who are concerned about their child's emotional wellbeing but are not sure how to start the conversation. Some mental health experts believe parents and caregivers can be more proactive by relying on the power of...
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Schuylkill County man sentenced for destruction of government property
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — A Pottsville man has been sentenced to one year in prison for destruction of government property and lying while purchasing a firearm, the United State Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Thursday. Joshua Keller, 30, vandalized two General Administration Service vehicles in Virginia by repeatedly hitting the...
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The history behind Kirby Park as it nears its centennial milestone
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — The month of May typically marks a significant increase in the number of people visiting local parks. One such destination in northeastern Pennsylvania is closing in on a milestone anniversary. We're just three years shy of the 100th anniversary of Kirby Park. But before that anniversary occurs, a centennial milestone for the park is happening...
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Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Block Party set for this weekend
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — If you're looking for something to do this weekend Scranton is the place to be! The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce is shutting down the 200 and 300 blocks of Penn Avenue in downtown Scranton for a Community Block Party. Tents are being set up for the event — rain or shine. There will be live music from over 25 bands, entertainment acts,...
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