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YMCA celebrates major expansion project

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids armed with paint and rain jackets helped kick off a major project in the Poconos. Children covered the old Dunkin building in paint while others enjoyed games, food, and music at the Pocono Family YMCA in Stroudsburg. The fundraising event called Color the Countdown kicked off the first phase [...]

Althetes help local fire department with fundraiser

TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of athletes pushed themselves to the limit, all to help a local volunteer fire department. Rain did not stop competitors from gathering at the Taylor Community Center for Firehouse Fury II. More than 50 athletes took part in the strongman-style competition. They lifted heavy weights, carried fire gear, and [...]

Miners honored with new Wilkes-Barre hero memorial

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new monument in downtown Wilkes-Barre honors miners who risked everything to save the lives of others. It now stands along the Public Square to honor 40 anthracite miners who received Carnegie Hero Medals through the years. The memorial was unveiled following a public program by the Anthracite Heritage Foundation, [...]

Crash on PA Turnpike sends multiple people to hospitals

CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An unknown number of people were sent to nearby hospitals after county officials say multiple crashes happened on the Turnpike on Saturday. Carbon County officials confirmed crews were called just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday to mile marker 83.1 on Interstate 476 northbound, just a few miles away from the Hickory Run [...]

Wilkes-Barre roads to close Sunday for NEPA PrideFest

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City government announced downtown road closures for the 20th annual NEPA PrideFest on Sunday, June 28, hosted by the Rainbow Alliance. The lineup for the parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will begin at 12:00 p.m. The lineup will be on South Main Street between Ross and [...]

Water boil advisory in Freeland Borough lifted

FREELAND BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A water boil advisory for the Freeland Borough issued Wednesday is now lifted, according to the Municipal Authority. The advisory affected customers on blocks of: 300-600 blocks of Centre Street, 400 and 500 blocks of Ridge Street, 700 and 800 blocks of Luzerne Street, 400 and 500 blocks of [...]

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