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Sunbury practices flood defense with annual barrier test
Sunbury officials want to make sure that if flood waters rise, they are ready to jump into action.
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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Where to get a sweet deal to celebrate the day
Aug. 4 is a day to celebrate America's No. 1 cookie, whether it's warm out of the oven or dunked in a glass of milk.
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Century-old church being demolished in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — A church in Hazleton is being demolished this week. For some, many of the memories associated with the building are going with it. "It's very heartbreaking. I don't even like to drive up and down the street anymore just to look at it cause.. It's just devastating to see what happened [...]
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DQ unveils new fall flavors, plus buy-one-get-one deal
Dairy Queen launches its Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard and a 99-cent Double Flip deal this month, with more fall flavors landing Aug. 31.
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Wilkes-Barre Police to get $372K grant for five new cars
WILKES-BARRE CITY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is set to receive more than $372,000 in federal grant funding. The money will pay for five new police vehicles, including the technology and equipment installed inside them. Officials announced the funding Monday morning and discussed how the new vehicles will be used. “It's [...]
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Zac Brown Band gifts 37,000 concertgoers with Margaritaville cruise vacation
Zac Brown Band gifted 37,000 fans a cruise vacation to celebrate their record-breaking 15th consecutive sold out Fenway Park show.
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Road closure, detour in place in Dickson City
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers should expect some slow traffic in Lackawanna County this week. Main Street in Dickson City is closed between the 800 and 900 blocks. Crews are replacing the side walk, adding lighting, and replacing a natural gas line. A detour from Eagle Lane to Boulevard Avenue will be in [...]
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Social media post sparks questions about the future of Archbald fire stations
Archbald Borough Council President says discussions about the fire stations have been had, but no decisions or votes have been made.
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Community mourns teen killed in Luzerne County house fire
A community is coming together to remember a 15-year-old boy killed in a house fire Saturday in Luzerne Borough.
WNEP Mon, Aug 3 [totalcount]
Proposal made to study health impact of Lackawanna County's potential data centers, power plants
Commissioner Bill Gaughan says study would look at cumulative impact on county's numerous proposed facilities. It's unclear, however, if it will come up for a vote
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