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Landfill turns into baseball destination
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former landfill now has a second life in Lycoming County. The Williamsport Lumber Yards were once a landfill- they are now a place to play ball. Thanks to state environmental leaders, the land was redeveloped and transformed into a regional sports tourism destination. The project was supported through Pennsylvania's [...]
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Carbon County man faces charges after allegedly threatening to shoot couple at golf course
John Aquaviva faces terroristic threats and simple assault charges after threatening a couple during an argument.
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Hiker ID'd who died after falling from one of nation's most dangerous trails
A Texas man died last week after a fall in the chained section of a trail in Zion National Park.
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Volunteers clean up downtown Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Downtown Stroudsburg is getting a fresh start just in time for summer. Thursday, Pocono People First and Green Go Property Services teamed up to clean and refresh main street. Volunteers donated their time, equipment, and services to help local businesses shine. The sidewalk cleanup downtown is all about boosting curb [...]
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ATVs for children recalled over failed safety requirements following child's death
The recall comes after safety regulators received a report of a child's death involving the Rex110 ATV.
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Thousands of children's tower stools recalled over collapse and entrapment dangers
Safety advocates have repeatedly flagged tower stools, also called learning towers, for structural risks and unmet safety standards.
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Wren US Holdings Inc. abruptly closes all showrooms, prompts layoffs
The manufacturing and retail company posted on its website that its studios and showrooms are closed.
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Police: Argument led to mass shooting at Mall of Louisiana that left 1 dead and 5 hospitalized
The Baton Rouge Police Department said that six people were taken to the hospital following a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana.
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North Carolina teen charged in alleged Houston synagogue plot was playing online 'fantasy game,' parents say
The 18-year-old's parents say their daughter had no means to carry out the attack she is accused of plotting.
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Bill seeks tougher penalties for crimes against law enforcement
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bill aimed at increasing minimum sentences for individuals who attempt to murder law enforcement officers is moving forward in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The proposed legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Lisa Baker, seeks to establish significantly tougher prison terms for these crimes. Senate Bill 1284, which recently received approval [...]
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