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Scranton celebrates Fourth of July despite weather
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crowds filled Courthouse Square Friday night for the 'Scrantastic Spectacular.' Families came out for food vendors, games, kids' activities, live music, and one of Scranton's biggest fireworks displays of the summer. The night included a performance from Shane Profitt, followed by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Then came the fireworks over...
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Officials remind drivers of Move Over Law's importance
(WBRE/WYOU) — The death of Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper Michael Pahira is renewing the importance of the Move Over Law. The Pennsylvania law passed in 2020 requires drivers to safely merge into a lane away from stopped emergency vehicles, road crews, or disabled vehicles. First responders say following this law is more important now [...]
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Honesdale celebrates Fourth of July
WAYNE COUNTY, HONESDALE (WBRE/WYOU) — Honesdale celebrated 250 years of America Friday with vendors, family activities, and entertainment. The historic community event kicked off in downtown Honesdale Central Rark with live music that started at 3:00 p.m. Community members said they were excited to celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone. "I think it's important not just for [...]
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Funeral arrangements made for trooper killed on I-81
ASHLAND, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The funeral arrangements are now set for Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper Michael Pahira, who was killed in a crash on Interstate 81 Wednesday. The service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, at North Schuylkill High School auditorium. The graveside service will be private, reserved for family and other service [...]
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Why Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
Sandler, a longtime friend to both the singer and the Chiefs tight end, presided over the couple's July 3 ceremony in New York.
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Two people displaced in two-alarm house fire
DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people were displaced Friday after multiple crews were called to a house fire in Dupont. Crews were called to a home on Chestnut Street around 4:30 p.m. for a fire that was primarily on the exterior of the building, according to the fire chief on scene. The fire was [...]
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Fifty-year-old time capsule from bicentennial opened
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A time capsule from the bicentennial year of 1976 provided a glimpse into the past on Friday. "It's simple. If you don't learn about the past, then your future is in jeopardy," State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski said. "And I mean that." The Plains Township Bicentennial Commission opened a [...]
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Local fire departments team up to tackle volunteer shortage
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Germania Hose Company and Excelsior Hose Company are teaming up to address the volunteer firefighter shortage locally. The agreement between the two departments and Duryea Borough began on July 1 and is providing a stipend to drivers during daytime hours. The shortage becomes more evident during the day because most [...]
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'Scrantastic Spectacular' celebrates Fourth of July
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Despite the heat on Friday, many people went to downtown Scranton for the big "Scrantastic Spectacular," the annual Fourth of July celebration that takes over Courthouse Square. Preparations started well before the event, taking place for most of the week. Daniel Demeiller has owned and operated D's Diner for over [...]
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US forward Folarin Balogun reacts to red card in World Cup knockout game
The USMNT's lead scorer in this World Cup spoke to the media on Friday and has opinions on the red card that will keep him out of the game against Belgium.
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