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Shoppers fill avenue for Makers Marketplace
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From handmade finds to food‑truck favorites, Forty Fort turned into a shopper's playground on Saturday. Hundreds of shoppers filled Rutter Avenue as the Makers Marketplace turned springtime into a local shopping experience. From handmade goods to small‑business favorites, tents were packed with vendors, food trucks, and live music. With [...]
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Showing support for Sydney
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A powerful show of love and resilience: one Luzerne County community rallied behind one of their own, surrounding her with strength as she continues her fight against cancer. Hundreds came together with one goal: to lift her up and remind her she's never fighting alone. 28/22 News Reporter Colby [...]
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Hazleton man sentenced to 14-30 years behind bars after 2018 shooting
(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a Luzerne County man was sentenced to 14 to 30 years in prison for shooting his then-girlfriend in 2018. Attorney General Sunday on Friday said 38-year-old Roberto Alvarez-Marquez from Hazleton previously pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm and aggravated assault and was sentenced on Thursday. [...]
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Kentucky Derby fans flaunt stylish hats at Mohegan Pennsylvania's 'Derby Day Extravaganza'
Kentucky Derby fans in Luzerne County flaunted their fashion flair with unique hats at Mohegan Pennsylvania's 'Hat Revue Contest.'
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Officers seek two ATV riders after police chase in Monroe County
Stroud Area Regional Police are seeking the public's help in identifying two individuals who allegedly fled on an ATV in Glen Park, Stroudsburg.
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Book lovers enjoy mini-golf and bake sale fundraiser at Osterhout Free Library
Families flocked to the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre for a day of books, baskets, and bake sales at the annual fundraiser.
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Post Malone postpones 2026 tour, cancels 6 shows
Post Malone postponed his 2026 tour's start to finish his upcoming album.
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West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates 55 years with flowers and festivities
Over the weekend, folks could view more than two dozen vendors, non-stop entertainment and more to celebrate 55 years of the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Bringing TV fandom to life with 'The Office' 5K
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lace up your sneakers, and maybe your best Dwight costume: Hundreds of fans flooded downtown Scranton on Saturday for The Office 5K, running past iconic show locations with a special appearance from Actor Bobby Ray Shafer, who played Bob Vance of Vance Refrigeration in The Office. 28/22 Photo Journalist Brian [...]
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Graham Academy 5K unites Luzerne County for autism support
The 5th annual Graham Academy Autism Awareness 5K in Luzerne County unites the community to support children and raise autism awareness with fun-filled activities.
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