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DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man known for his decades as a lawyer, judge, and veterans advocate can now add something else to his resume.
On Saturday, Retired Judge Tom Munley was honored as this year's Ancient Order of Hibernians Paul "Hook" O'Malley Division Four Man of the Year.
Munley received a plaque and sash at the awards dinner held at La Buona Vita Banquet Hall in Dunmore.
The Scranton native is a Vietnam Veteran and former teacher who is well known for helping others.
Runners hit the pavement for Leprechaun Loop in Luzerne County
LA PLUME TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Keystone College will remain accredited, at least for now.
They announced it received the news from its accreditor, the Middle States Commission on higher education, after Keystone met requirements outlining progress toward fixing its financial problems.
The news means Keystone revoked an appeal hearing that was scheduled later this month.
Luzerne County business serving up cups o’ Joe for runners
The college can now resume marketing, recruiting, and enrolling students.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people are calling on the Trump administration to ease up on cuts to federal government jobs and programs. They took to the streets on Saturday to make their voices heard.
The March as One Rally traveled from the sidewalks of the Luzerne County Courthouse to the heart of Public Square.
Dozens joined area organizations to protest the latest actions taken by the Trump administration, just days before the State of the Union address.
BENTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a Dalton man lost $36,000 in a theft by deception scheme.
Troopers say they are investigating the incident that occurred via the phone or computer.
Luzerne County business serving up cups o’ Joe for runners
Authorities explain a 70-year-old Dalton man was deceived into depositing two payments of $18,000 into a Bitcoin ATM, sending the money to the suspect.
The victim lost a total of $36,000 in the incident and state police are still investigating.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For runners, or really anyone looking for a little pick-me-up, there is just the spot. Drip Coffee Company at South Main and Water Streets in Pittston was packed with customers.
The business is typically a drive-through, but they turned it into a walk-up since roads were closed for parade day activities.
Runners hit the pavement for Leprechaun Loop in Luzerne County
The line extended out the door and down the sidewalk on what's become a "Top of the Morning" tradition for the coffee shop.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather was gorgeous just before the parade for the Leprechaun Loop. The Annual Parade Day 5K Run and One-Mile Walk takes participants throughout the streets of Downtown Pittston.
This is the ninth year they have held the running and walking event that features what many consider a challenging course.
Trading in tomatos for shamrocks for 12th Annual Saint Patrick’s Parade
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Tomato Capitol traded in its tomatoes for shamrocks on Saturday. Dozens of local businesses, civic groups, and performers marched and road through the streets of Pittston for the city's Saint Patrick's Parade.
Main Street in Downtown Pittston became a sea of green.
Thousands of spectators came out to the city's 12th Annual Saint Patrick's Parade. It's the region's first of the season.
Despite wet weather at times, the energy was high for people like Bill Trimblett of Harding.
