SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Throughout the early afternoon in Scranton, people gathered not just to honor freedom, but to remember the cost that came with it. American flags waved as veterans, families, local leaders, and local residents gathered for the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by VFW Post 25 at the Veterans' Memorial Park in [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The overcast skies didn't stop folks from honoring the fallen this Memorial Day. Hundreds lined Wyoming Avenue in Kingston and Forty Fort for the 136th West Side Memorial Day Parade, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “It's important to support every single event that supports our veterans [...]
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Paws up, West Pittston, a brand-new spot for your four-legged friends is now open. The borough's small dog park debuted just in time for Memorial Day and summer fun. The park is located behind the borough building on Exeter Avenue. It's a place built for play and tail wags. It [...]
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Chrome, classics, and a crowd to match—Monday's car show in Luzerne County drew serious attention. The American Grill and BBQ in Exeter held their tenth annual Memorial Day car show The event featured live music, hundreds of cars, and motorcycles. Cash prizes were given out to participants, from best in show [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Learning about robotics has become a vital part of the high school curriculum here in the 21st century, and one local student is taking what he's learning to help himself and other students consider career opportunities. 28/22 News anchor Mark Hiller introduces us to this week's "Here's To You, Kid!" [...]
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— In Wayne County, hundreds braved the weather in Honesdale for their annual Memorial Day parade. VFW Post 531 took over Main Street with its festivities. Area high schools, local businesses, and many first responders marched this year. After the parade, a memorial service was held at the town's Central Park. Fallen heroes [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— In memory of many, in honor of all, that was the message at a ceremony in another part of Scranton. The American Legion Post #207 held the event put on by the American Ukrainian Veterans of Lackawanna County. The ceremony remembers those who gave everything in service to our nation. Sergeant [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Veterans and others gathered for a Memorial Day tradition in another part of Luzerne County. Plains Township hosted its observation at its Veterans Park on Monday morning. Neighbors, supervisors, police, and others turned out to lay wreaths and pay homage to those who laid down their lives for our freedoms. They [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several people have been displaced after fire damaged a home in the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre Sunday night. The call came in around 10:30 p.m. for a report of a fire on the porch of a home at 18-20 Rear East Beatty Street. When crews arrived, they were met [...]
DALTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Steady rain fell across northeastern Pennsylvania Monday morning, but that didn’t stop runners from embracing the extra challenge. "The rain is good for runners. You know, as long as it is not a complete downpour, we as runners enjoy that," said Albert Propest, co-race director of the Dalton Dash. The Dalton [...]
