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Agency closed for holiday
SELINSGROVE — The offices of Union-Snyder Community Action Agency (CAA) will be closed to the public on Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday.
SUN Area students qualified for national events
NEW BERLIN — Six students at SUN Area Technical School qualified to compete at national events in Texas or Nevada in June.
Snack attack: Debate ensues in Pa. House on naming Hershey Kiss as official state candy
HARRISBURG — Nothing comes easy in the Pennsylvania Legislature, as evidenced by a “sweet” proposal in the state House to declare the Hershey Kiss as the commonwealth’s official candy — an offer that left a bitter aftertaste for opponents.
Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project eyes St. Cyril's property; government officials wary of supporting project
DANVILLE — The board of the Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project has now set its sights on purchasing the Villa Sacred Heart, home of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, in Danville.
Filling Easter baskets with candy in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With Easter on Sunday, candy shops are also busy. Many rush to Michael Mootz Candies to get fresh candy to fill their Easter baskets. Owner Jason Mootz is a fourth-generation candy maker who took over the family business that's been serving sweets since 1975. Stourbridge Line and Runaway Train Brewery partner on beer-tasting events...
Scranton business receives violation for bright lights
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A movie theatre in downtown Scranton has received a violation notice because its outdoor lights are "too bright." The "Art Haus Theatre and Social Club" finished installing an illuminating sign last month that's directly above the entrance to the building on the corner of Penn and Lackawanna Avenues. The new sign can be seen from both avenues as it...
Man caught allegedly trying to light building on fire
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is locked up Wednesday in Luzerne County after police say he tried to set a building on fire in Wilkes-Barre Township. Jamane Danthony Albert was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police say he tried to light an abandoned credit union building in Wilkes Barre Township on fire. Police say Albert is absent without leave (AWOL) from...
Scranton faces affordable housing crisis
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The affordable housing crisis is hitting families across the country, including here in northeastern Pennsylvania. The City of Scranton is focusing on creating housing for seniors and families. Those talks are a part of the city's unsheltered task force that's made up of multiple agencies. "We have a housing crisis, underneath the umbrella of...
Stourbridge Line and Runaway Train Brewery partner on beer-tasting events
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Stourbridge Line and Runaway Train Brewery are set to kick off National Beer Day, on Sunday, April 7, with the Runaway Train Beer Tasting Experience and Lunch, the first of many craft beer-tasting events the two companies have partnered on for the 2024 season. The Stourbridge Line and Runaway Train Brewery are partnering on a series of beer-tasting...
How much could your Easter dinner cost?
LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Easter is just a few days away. Many people are planning what will be on their table this weekend. "Ham, kielbasi, eggs," said Ralph Stefanko from Larksville. "Kielbasi, Ham, Potatoes," says William Yasenchak from Pringle. Those are just some of the items customers at Gerrity's in Luzerne say they're carrying in their cart for Easter Sunday....
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Man wanted for alleged aggravated assault
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is wanted on an active arrest warrant for an assault...
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Alleged squatter ousted
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RIVERSIDE — Since a squatter was removed from a problem property here, borough...
Man arrested, facing drug charges after police search Luzerne County home
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man was arrested Thursday and is now facing drug...
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Montour supers to talk cops
Expert: Executive session may not satisfy Sunshine Law
RUPERT -- Montour Township supervisors will meet Tuesday to discuss the police department but the public cannot...
Trooper: Three injured in crash
WILBURTON NO. 1 -- State Police blamed low visibility for an accident here Saturday that sent three people to the...
Scott clarifies pet protocols
Township residents air animal-ordinance concerns
SCOTT TWP. -- Residents came out Wednesday evening to voice opinions for and against a new ordinance regulating...
Fences to keep students safe
Bloomsburg OKs $165,000 for traffic barriers at schools
BLOOMSBURG -- Fencing and other barriers will be installed at three Bloomsburg schools in the coming months to...