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PennDOT preparing early for weekend snowstorm
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The incoming storm has state road crews preparing early. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) told 28/22 News that salt trucks and plow trucks are ready to roll. The transportation department says, just like a few weekends ago, it is all hands on deck. Crews will be out plowing and [...]
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Former 'American Idol' contestant charged with murdering wife, staging crime scene
Caleb Flynn, 39, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of murder, assault and tampering with evidence.
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Evacuation order lifted after firefighters battle fire near explosives
Residents near State Route 3001 in Susquehanna County had to evacuate due to a fire threat near explosives. The evacuation order has since been lifted.
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Winterfest delights in Exeter with live ice sculpting, crafts, live performances and more
This is the fourth Winterfest put together by the Harding Recreation Committee in Exeter Township.
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Luzerne County community unites to support Mark Pisano's cancer battle with benefit event
Hundreds gathered in Luzerne County to support Mark Pisano, battling large B-cell lymphoma, Blood drive scheduled for June 19th.
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The University of Scranton holds its 25th annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Brain Bee
Muyan Liu, a high school junior from Philadelphia, won the Brain Bee, securing a $400 prize and a $1,000 scholarship to the University of Scranton.
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Hikers hit Back Mountain for Family Nature Bare Tree ID Walk
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you had to pick a day this weekend for a nature walk, Saturday was a fine choice. Hikers headed out to Forest Echo Bird Sanctuary in Luzerne County's Back Mountain for what's billed as a Family Nature Bare Tree ID Walk. The guided walk provided participants a chance to [...]
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Feeling the heat at Fourth Annual Wing-off Competition
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A different kind of campaign took place on Saturday in Scranton: Who is the best at handling the heat at a wing-eating competition? Bartari in the center city hosted its Fourth Annual Wing-off Championship. Besides wolfing down hot wings, competitors were tasked with downing shots of hot sauce. One of [...]
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Bridge to Fern Knoll Burial Park reopens after nearly a year, reuniting families with loved ones
Fern Knoll Burial Park bridge reopens in Dallas Township, restoring critical access for visitors to reconnect with loved ones.
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Former, current officials team up at University of Scranton event
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Before you can run, you need to learn how to walk. That analogy also applies to running for public office. It's why current and former elected officials joined together on Saturday at the University of Scranton to help aspiring candidates learn the ropes. The University hosted what's called Campaign School [...]
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