SUNBURY — Former Sunbury Mayor Kurt Karlovich updated city council on the improvements to the Sunbury Wetland Ecological Educational Park project he jumpstarted eight years ago, and he left with a caring award.
From staff and wire reports
The SEDA-Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization is inviting residents, commuters, businesses and community stakeholders to help develop its Active Transportation Plan.
DANVILLE — Due to the upcoming major construction on the Route 54 cut-and-cover/tunnel project, some parking spaces were temporarily unavailable, Council President Mark Deroba explained this week.
(WBRE/WYOU) — An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible this evening. The rest of the night will turn out partly cloudy and mild. Temperatures will bottom out in the lower 60s. Humidity will be manageable. You can expect a mix of clouds and sun on Friday. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible. However, most [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In 2012, Scranton was on the verge of bankruptcy, but today, the city has an A- credit rating and has managed to significantly cut down its debt from just a few years ago. "We've been able to cut our debt nearly in half, which has been remarkable. That is saving [...]
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — No emergency here; just ice cream, fire trucks, and maybe one future first responder. Hanover Township gave families a chance Wednesday to meet the people they usually see when something goes wrong, all thanks to their First Responders' Ice Cream Social. Kids climbed into the vehicles, checked out the [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Fork Over Love, a nonprofit that provides meals to community members in need, is closing its operations. The organization will officially cease operations on September 30. The board of directors stated that the organization can no longer continue its work following the recent departure of its founder. Fork Over Love functioned by purchasing [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You could have money waiting for you and not even know it. State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski is hosting unclaimed property week at his office in Plains Township. Unclaimed property can include forgotten bank accounts, un-cashed checks, and insurance proceeds. Staff are available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday marked day three of the trial against a former Scranton police officer and resource officer, Stephen Carroll. Jurors heard emotional testimony as more witnesses took the stand in Lackawanna County Court. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the developments from Wednesday's proceedings. Six people testified Wednesday, including two character [...]
