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Battle of the first responders continues in the 'Hook and Ladder Challenge'
Firefighters from both Scranton and Wilkes-Barre face off once again after their hockey match just a few weeks ago.
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Shaking off winter cabin fever at Mountainfest
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Folks are shaking off their winter cabin fever at what is billed as the biggest two-day party on Montage Mountain. Saturday was day two of Mountainfest, featuring a pond skimming competition.  Participants got a good head start on a slope and then skimmed and splashed across icy water, trying not [...]
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After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for intimate final goodbye
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.'s final memorial was held at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's headquarters in Chicago to honor the civil rights work he did.
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First responders raise funds in virtual golf competition
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some first responders are raising funds by swapping out their firefighting gear for some golf clubs. The Scranton Fire Department took on the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department in a friendly virtual golf competition. They gathered for the inaugural Hook and Ladder Challenge for charity. Scranton's newest sports bar, called 7 Under [...]
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Crowds visit local businesses during Pittston Saint Patrick's Parade
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Big crowds did more than just line the parade route; they were shopping and dining at the parade in Pittston. Local restaurants and bars had an opportunity for customers as they stuck around for the celebration. At Bravo Tex-Mex Restaurant and Bar, staff opened earlier than usual to handle the [...]
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Pittston City turns green for 12th Saint Patrick's Parade
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local city turned green to get a head start on celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. The sound of bagpipes filled the air for the 12th Pittston City Saint Patrick's parade. Dancers, local businesses, and community groups marched in front of cheering families. Nearly 80 parade entries helped bring the celebration [...]
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Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels.
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7-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound in Luzerne County
Police were at the scene along the corner of Center Avenue and Curtis Street in Kingston around 8:45 p.m.
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Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma
The threat of severe weather continued in the nation's midsection, with strong thunderstorms possible from Texas northeast all the way to Ohio and west Pennsylvania.
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Ford recalls 1.74M vehicles due to rearview camera display issues
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its vehicles in the U.S. because of problems with the rearview camera displays.
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