August 13, 2025 at 15:03 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Severe flash flood warnings were in effect for Lackawanna and Luzerne counties on Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms were reported across the two counties.
Flooded basements have been reported in Dunmore.
The National Weather Service (NWS) said the following areas were affected at the time:
Scranton
Pittston
Dunmore
Old Forge
Archbald
Dickson City
Moosic
Olyphant
Clarks Summit
West Wyoming
Moscow
Mayfield
Elmhurst
Glendale
Mount Cobb
August 13, 2025 at 14:24 EDTPA homepage
SUGARLOAF, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A proposal for a plastic pyrolysis plant by Alterra Energy has been withdrawn.
A public records request revealed a letter from Alterra Energy to Sugarloaf Township Board of Supervisors that officially withdrew the proposal for the facility.
Acre baseball, softball facility to open next year
The pyrolysis plant would have brought in large amounts of plastic waste for high-heat processing to be recycled, a process that critics say could potentially release toxic pollutants.
August 13, 2025 at 12:33 EDTPA homepage
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Welcoming the world to Williamsport for the Little League World Series, it's a yearly staple as the city is the birthplace of the program. A new facility being built will keep the love of the sport going all year long.
What used to be a vacant lot right along Interstate 180 in Williamsport is now an active construction site, looking to bring more ball games to Lycoming County.
August 13, 2025 at 10:58 EDTPA homepage
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is arrested after police say he posted on Facebook a countdown to a "mass casualty event" during the Little League World Series.
On August 12, officers were asked to meet regarding an incident at the Little League World Series complex.
According to the South Williamsport Police Department, an employee with Securitas, Isaiah Randall, 20, of Williamsport, sent a threatening text to the Securitas supervisor stating, "Yu guys better have heavy security after the (expletive) yu pulled today because I will be back."
August 13, 2025 at 10:36 EDTPA homepage
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 11 straight days of baseball at the Little League World Series kick off Wednesday with the opening ceremony!
The Little League World Series Opening Ceremony starts Wednesday, August 13th, at 11 a.m. at the Little League Volunteer Stadium.
Little League World Series is in full swing in Williamsport
The opening ceremony highlights the local PA District 12 Little Leaguers, who will display flags of the countries participating in the World Series.
August 13, 2025 at 10:36 EDTDaily Item
August 13, 2025 at 10:36 EDTDaily Item
MANDATA — The Line Mountain School District board of directors at their Tuesday night meeting hired William Callahan as the new high school principal at a salary of $115,000, effective Sept. 19.
August 13, 2025 at 10:36 EDTDaily Item
SELINSGROVE — Flu and pneumonia vaccinations are now available at all GIANT pharmacies.
August 13, 2025 at 10:36 EDTDaily Item
MIFFLINBURG — A rededication ceremony will be held for the historic Hassenplug Covered Bridge in Mifflinburg on Saturday.The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania and the borough of Mifflinburg recently installed the two new historical markers at both ends of the bridge.The society is planning to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the bridge with a rededication ceremony at 1 p.m. Aug. 16 on the site located on North Fourth Street over Buffalo Creek in Mifflinburg Borough.
August 13, 2025 at 10:36 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Families and friends are hosting a fundraiser for a Sunbury woman battling a rare form of cancer.
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