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Lawn becomes playground for games from 18th,19th-century
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Visitors gathered on the lawn at the Swetland Homestead in Wyoming, Luzerne County, on Saturday afternoon to play 18th- and 19th-century games. Participants of all ages put aside smartphones and video games to try historical activities, including croquet, horseshoes and old-fashioned baseball. The event took place at the historic Swetland [...]
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Lawmaker sponsors E-cycling event at local school
PRINGLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Representative Brenda Pugh sponsored an E-cycling event Saturday outside the West Side Career and Technology Center in Pringle, Luzerne County. Cars lined up throughout the day as residents unloaded old computers, televisions and small appliances to safely clear out unwanted household electronics. The collection drive accepted a variety of [...]
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Back-to-school event equips kids for upcoming school year
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families gathered Saturday at the Kirby Family House in Wilkes-Barre for a free back-to-school event designed to ease shopping stress and equip children for the upcoming academic year. Children received clothing, shoes and school supplies at the event, providing families with essential items without adding an extra expense to their [...]
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Wilkes-Barre library hosts BOGO book sale
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre held a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) book sale Saturday, allowing shoppers to purchase one item and receive a second for free at the building's Friends Book Shop. All inventory in the book shop was included in the sale, featuring reading materials as well as CDs and [...]
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PSP identify man killed in motorcycle, tractor-trailer crash
SHESHEQUIN TOWNSHIP, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a man is dead after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and motorcycle Friday night. In a release, PSP say they were called just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday to Sheshequin Road South of Goose Hollow Road for a reported two-vehicle crash. The crash happened [...]
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'Paws in the Park' returns to Nay Aug Park in Scranton
Paws in the Park returns to Nay Aug Park in Scranton, aiming to surpass last year's fundraising success for local animal rescues with adoption events and raffles.
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Towanda man, 20, killed in Bradford County crash
The crash happened Friday night along Sheshequin Road near Towanda.
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Wally Lake Fest celebrates 100 years of Lake Wallenpaupack
For generations of families, the lake has become more than a summer destination; it’s a place where memories and traditions continue to grow.
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Simon Cowell’s 'America’s Got Talent' replacement announced as he recovers from surgery
Simon Cowell is undergoing back surgery and will be replaced on the talent show by guest judges. Here's who will fill his role.
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State police say four family members died in a crash in Susquehanna County
A mother, father and two children died Saturday in a wreck in Gibson Twp.
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