September 28, 2024 at 23:12 EDTPA homepage
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Elsewhere in Luzerne County, the arts are getting a little love and appreciation thanks to an inaugural event.
The White Haven Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever art walk.
Nearly two dozen artisan vendors set-up shop at four different sites across the borough including at White Haven Library.
The art restoration business Trinity Artisans and White Haven Borough Building.
Drawing up some fun at Chalkfest
Organizers say it puts a spotlight on artists and attendees seemed to like what they saw.
September 28, 2024 at 21:01 EDTPA homepage
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A shooting investigation is underway in Lycoming County after shots were fired Saturday afternoon.
According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police on Saturday around noon officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of Second Avenue.
Upon arrival, police say, they made contact with several witnesses who said they saw a male who was walking on the street pointing a handgun and firing multiple shots toward a black sedan that was driving alongside him on the road.
September 28, 2024 at 20:31 EDTDaily Item
WILLIAMSPORT — The former Dr. Raymond Kraynak who is still fighting to overturn his 15-year federal sentence wants the federal judge who presided over his trial to recuse himself from the appeal process.
September 28, 2024 at 20:07 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An organization that helps people fighting life-ending illnesses got some help of its own this weekend.
A balloon launch set the scene this morning at McDade Park in Scranton for the Annual Hospice Remembrance Walk.
Hundreds of participants sported bibs with their loved ones' names on them while taking a one-mile walk around the park pond.
Organizers say the turnout this year is the most yet in the seven-year history of the walk.
September 28, 2024 at 19:57 EDTPA homepage
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The rain held off for dozens of runners Saturday morning in Lackawanna County.
More than 60 people participated in the Inaugural Greater Scranton YMCA 5k run and one-mile walk.
All of the proceeds will support the annual support campaign for the Dunmore-based YMCA.
Drawing up some fun at Chalkfest
September 28, 2024 at 19:30 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — The Shikellamy School District and its teachers are getting close to a tentative agreement and are down to the wire before a planned strike would occur on Tuesday.
September 28, 2024 at 17:50 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Chalkfest took place Saturday afternoon in Luzerne County in honor of Smokey the Bear's 80th birthday. The kid-friendly event also included some educational activities for the youngsters and live music for all to enjoy
This was the sight Saturday at Wilkes-Barre River Commons. Parents, guardians, and their kids all came out to enjoy Chalkfest.
September 28, 2024 at 15:46 EDTPA homepage
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— With a heavier police presence near the Bloomsburg Fair.
An investigation is underway after shots were fired late Friday night just a block from the fair grounds.
Police say it happened last night just after 10:30 p.m. as the fair was shutting down.
More than 50,000 people attended the fair on Friday and among those there Saturday night with the crowd were police patrols.
A larger police presence surrounded the Bloomsburg Fair Grounds on the fair's final day saturday, just 24 hours after shots were fired a block away.
September 28, 2024 at 12:21 EDTPA homepage
GOULDSBORO, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials say second alarm fire was called in Saturday morning in Wayne County.
According to Wayne County 911 Center, crews were called out to the 100 blocks of Big Chief Trail at 8:30 a.m. for a second alarm fire.
One person is dead after Monroe County crash
Officials say that no one was hurt, but the mobile home was a total loss.
Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
September 28, 2024 at 11:31 EDTPA homepage
POLK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police have identified the man killed in a fatal crash Friday afternoon in Monroe County.
Officials say 65-year-old James Bruch of Bath, Pennsylvania was killed after his 2010 Jeep Patriot collided with a Mack Truck.
According to the release, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a crash around 3:49 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 534 and Upper Middle Creek Road.
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