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Hose company hosts Soppressata contest for food, fun, fundraising
CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Homemade meats, packed tables, and people traveling from multiple states: The Meredith Hose Company hosted its annual Soppressata Contest in Childs near Carbondale, drawing more than 100 people for food, fun, and fundraising. People packed into the Meredith Hose Company to sample different kinds of homemade soppressata, a dry [...]
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Marking milestone to kick off Fine Arts Fiesta
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What better way to spend a rainy day than by marking a milestone? The Fine Arts Fiesta celebrated the 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Gala, kicking off a week-long celebration in the Diamond City. Guests came by to check out exhibits featuring artwork made by local artists. Organizers stress how important [...]
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A teen's innovation, drive to help
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager in the Poconos wanted to help people understand a contract before they sign on the dotted line. So, he created a program that will take any contract and explain its terms in plain English. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes caught up with him on Saturday and explained this [...]
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First-ever 'Skookstock' kicks off to raise money for the American Cancer Society
Five different bands performed Saturday afternoon at Frackville Elks Lodge.
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Helen Gohsler, Scranton's pro-life advocate, dies at 95
Helen Gohsler, a lifelong pro-life advocate who led Scranton's Pennsylvanians for Human Life chapter for 37 years, passed away at 95.
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Partial collapse of church leads to road closure in Milton, officials say
A road is closed in Milton after part of an old church collapsed, blocking North Arch Street. Officials say no one was hurt, but it is unknown when it will reopen.
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'Very surreal': Colorado woman surprised by 250-pound bear napping in window well
A 250-pound black bear was rescued from a Colorado home's window well, prompting rescuers to drop it off three hours away.
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Flower Tent sees rise in business for Mother's Day
Staffers at the Flower Tent say business started picking up on Friday with sales for Mother's Day.
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Lycoming County honors child with 10th annual bike safety fair
Lycoming County's community gathered for the 10th annual bike safety fair honoring Jacob Walters, who was killed in 2015 after his bike collided with a car.
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A firefighter from Wilkes-Barre is remembered after passing away from esophageal cancer
First Responders from across Pennsylvania gathered at King's College to honor and mourn the life of retired firefighter Michael Crawford.
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