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17-year-old falls to his death inside abandoned New Orleans building
A 17-year-old boy died after falling in an abandoned New Orleans building, according to the police.
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RiverFest returns to Kingston to celebrate the Susquehanna River
Families gathered in Kingston for Riverfest, celebrating the Susquehanna River with music, educational activities, and nature hikes at Nesbitt Park.
WNEP Sat, Aug 15 [totalcount]
Clarks Summit Goes Pink to raise breast cancer awareness
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Participants gathered in Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County, on Saturday for the Clarks Summit Goes Pink 5K. The event was held to support people affected by breast cancer and raise awareness for the cause. The event was organized by Clarks Summit Goes Pink, a local nonprofit organization. The group focuses [...]
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Clothing, more free to take at Scranton giveaway event
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents gathered at Hilltop Manor in Scranton for a community giveaway event where all items were available free of charge. The event, known as Hilltop Manor Free Clothing & More, was established to assist local families. Attendees browsed a wide selection of donated goods laid out for browsing, including clothing, [...]
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Man arrested in Mississippi a day after being added to FBI '10 Most Wanted' list
Gregory Henderson Jr. was arrested by the FBI one day after being added to their "10 Most Wanted" list.
WNEP Sat, Aug 15 [totalcount]
Historical Society celebrates 25 years with special exhibition
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The West Pittston Historical Society celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special historical exhibition at the First United Methodist Church in West Pittston. The event brought community members together to explore the borough's heritage while supporting the organization. Attendees participated in a pie and ice cream social held to raise [...]
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Riverfest returns to Wilkes-Barre with music, history
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Riverfest returned to Nesbitt Park along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, drawing families for a day of live music, local history and educational activities. The event in Luzerne County featured exhibits on local waterways, fish and area history for children. Young attendees also participated in scavenger hunts and [...]
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Horror fans gather for NEPA Horror Film Festival
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Horror fans gathered in Dickson City, Lackawanna County, for the NEPA Horror Film Festival, transforming the area into a celebration of movies, music and retro pop culture. The festival provides horror and alternative culture enthusiasts a dedicated space to connect through live entertainment, local vendors and outdoor film presentations. [...]
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Historic Dennis Farm celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary
The Dennis Farm in Susquehanna County is believed to be among the oldest properties in the country continuously owned by the same African American family.
WNEP Sat, Aug 15 [totalcount]
High school students design Hazle Township bell in Luzerne County
Local high school students and an artist team up to create a Liberty Bell for Hazle Township, as part of the America250 PA Bells Across PA project.
WNEP Sat, Aug 15 [totalcount]