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Amazon delivery driver unwraps, salutes Kentucky military family’s American flag
The home's Ring camera captured the moment that turned an ordinary delivery into something meaningful.
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Giving kids reasons to read during summer break
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Tunkhannock Library in Wyoming County is hosting its “Books for Bucks” program to give youth an incentive to read before summer ends. Children and teens up to age 17 can log their reading minutes through August 31 to earn credits. Participants can use the credits they accumulate to buy [...]
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Pocono Organics announces closure after nine years of business
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono Organics in Long Pond, Monroe County, is closing all operations after nearly nine years in business. The facility's founder described the closure as a difficult business decision driven by long-term funding realities. Pocono Organics originally started as a farm before expanding into a broader complex that featured a [...]
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Lifeguard survives after great white shark pulls him underwater off coast of Maine
The lifeguard said he was pulled about 5 to 6 feet below the surface before freeing himself.
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Kids dig into past with Paleontologists
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Young kids are getting the chance to dig into the bones of the past on Monday thanks to some help from the people who dug them up. Paleontologists captured kids' attention with fun facts and interactive lessons this morning at the lackawanna county children's library. An albertosaurus skull, a t-rex [...]
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Community mourns, honors teen killed in Luzerne fire
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A final goodbye in Luzerne County today as family, friends, and teammates honored a teen who died in a house fire. Hundreds lined the streets of Plymouth for Connor Vest's funeral procession. The 15-year-old died in a fire at a home in Luzerne Borough on August 1, which was also [...]
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Man allegedly drives into, crosses river to escape police
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested early Friday morning after a chase that police said led them into and across the Lackawanna River. Thomas Flood, 22, of Lake Aerial, was arrested Friday and faces several charges, including fleeing officers and driving under the influence. Police said they attempted to pull over Flood [...]
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Sunflower season coming to close at local farm
LEMON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — As far as the eye can see, sunflowers take over a field each August. Those who take a walk among the blooms say it's a calming experience. "I think it's just, they're in awe or just being in something that is so beautiful and just gives people a feeling of [...]
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Double "R" Twirlettes persevere to perform in Philly
(WBRE/WYOU) — You typically see baton twirlers in parades, at football half-time shows, and other sporting events. But for one local twirling group, their talents took them to the birthplace of America for a special celebration. It's quite an honor to put on a patriotic performance in the footsteps of America's founding fathers. These red, [...]
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'A cool cop:' Trial begins for former Scranton police officer accused of child sex abuse
Stephen Carroll, of Scranton, was accused of sexual acts with children while working as a school resource officer at West Scranton High School
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