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Dozens gather in Pottsville to celebrate America250
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some wet weather could not stop a local salute to the founding of America. Dozens of people, some armed with umbrellas, gathered on Saturday in Pottsville for a parade. It's one of the highlights of the Schuylkill County America 250 celebration weekend. United States military veterans who were supposed to [...]
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Annual Corgi Race steps off at local firehouse
COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What's one way to brighten up a rainy day? Cute dogs! All the action was at the Catawissa Hose Company #1 Corgi Race Saturday afternoon. The event at Cara Park in Catawissa had food trucks, vendors, raffles, and of course, pooches racing for first place. The event is a way for [...]
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YMCA celebrates major expansion project
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids armed with paint and rain jackets helped kick off a major project in the Poconos. Children covered the old Dunkin building in paint while others enjoyed games, food, and music at the Pocono Family YMCA in Stroudsburg. The fundraising event called Color the Countdown kicked off the first phase [...]
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Althetes help local fire department with fundraiser
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of athletes pushed themselves to the limit, all to help a local volunteer fire department. Rain did not stop competitors from gathering at the Taylor Community Center for Firehouse Fury II. More than 50 athletes took part in the strongman-style competition. They lifted heavy weights, carried fire gear, and [...]
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Miners honored with new Wilkes-Barre hero memorial
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new monument in downtown Wilkes-Barre honors miners who risked everything to save the lives of others. It now stands along the Public Square to honor 40 anthracite miners who received Carnegie Hero Medals through the years. The memorial was unveiled following a public program by the Anthracite Heritage Foundation, [...]
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AssuranceAmerica breach may expose driver, insurance and Social Security data. Here's what to know.
A data breach at AssuranceAmerica may impact over 1.1 million people across seven states, exposing sensitive information like Social Security numbers and more.
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Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430
The country is entering its third day after the devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes.
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Lewisburg Area approved 1.5% tax...
LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Area School Board on Thursday night approved next year’s budget with a tax increase of 1.5 percent.
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International musicians to perform in...
LEWISBURG — The Ruth L. Blankenship Concert Series will continue its season with performances by Don-Paul Kahl and Daniel Linder at 3 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church, 51 S. 3rd St., Lewisburg.
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Crash on PA Turnpike sends multiple people to hospitals
CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An unknown number of people were sent to nearby hospitals after county officials say multiple crashes happened on the Turnpike on Saturday. Carbon County officials confirmed crews were called just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday to mile marker 83.1 on Interstate 476 northbound, just a few miles away from the Hickory Run [...]
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