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Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of 'On Golden Pond,' dies at 97
His daughter, Amy Rydell, confirmed that he died Thursday of natural causes.
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Students with disabilities gain work experience
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Graduation day is an important day in any student's life. On Friday, six students celebrated their hard work done in an eight-week program designed to give them work experience. "Others talk social change. We make it happen." Rhys Jones wore those words on his shirt as he accepted his award [...]
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Construction workers in Belgium unearth mysterious stash of gold worth $10M
The workers found the treasure trove bricked up in a cellar wall while working on a renovation project.
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2 soldiers identified after fatal military helicopter crash in Texas
Two soldiers from Fort Hood were identified after being killed in a crash involving an AH-64 Apache helicopter in Salado, Texas.
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River Street and Cross Valley ramp reopened
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — North River Street has reopened after a downed utility pole caused a temporary closure near the Cross Valley Expressway. A utility pole and all its wires came down across the road Friday afternoon, closing off the road from West Chestnut Street to River Street in Wilkes-Barre. Part of the Cross [...]
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Let There Be Rock School helps young musicians shine
NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP, SCHUYKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Music is giving young people in Schuylkill County a chance to build confidence, learn new skills and discover their inner rock star. Let There Be Rock School recently held a showcase featuring students who spent a week learning instruments, rehearsing together and preparing to perform as a band. The [...]
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Ukrainian Folk Festival marking 35 years near Lehighton
Set-up for the annual folk festival is underway.
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Luzerne County woman's ALS battle inspires fundraising challenge
One Luzerne County woman is fighting a disease while working to find its cure, but she's not doing it alone.
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Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2
The Army said the stand-down will remain in effect until investigators have a better understanding of the cause of the accident.
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Community gathers to remember Gene 'Dempsey' Passarella
A well-known World War II veteran and longtime big band leader in Scranton was laid to rest on Friday.
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