HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For most people, stepping out of an airplane thousands of feet above the ground would be terrifying. For Clara White, it's an adventure. At 102 years old, White has discovered a passion for skydiving, embracing the thrill of each jump with a fearless attitude. “What was your reaction when you [...]
RALPHO TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A public memorial service will be held Sunday to honor Richard "Dick" Knoebel, the longtime leader of the family-owned amusement park in Elysburg. Knoebel died last month at age 87. Knoebel served for decades as president of the iconic resort before becoming its honorary president last year. Across generations, [...]
WATSONTOWN — Rene’s Barber Shop, an anchor business at 143 Main St., Watsontown, recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary, something owner Rene Toro couldn’t have conceived of accomplishing all those years ago.
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DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced on Friday that Interstate 80 will be restricted in some areas due to bridge repairs. According to a release from PennDOT, the repairs span exits from both the Westbound and Eastbound highways. The restrictions will extend from Monday, Aug. 17, through Thursday, Aug. 20. Starting on Monday lane restrictions [...]
SALEM TWP., WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A head-on collision in Salem Township left one person dead and two others hospitalized late at night. State police reported that the crash occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. along Hamlin Highway in Wayne County. The crash happened just east of Goose Pond Road when an eastbound vehicle traveled into the westbound [...]
SUNBURY — Sunbury officials will take over an Edison Avenue property in hopes of rehabbing the home, selling it and putting it back on the tax rolls.
HARRISBURG — Measles is spreading in Pennsylvania with case counts mushrooming since spring and not slowing down, all while schools across the commonwealth are on the precipice of opening doors to millions of students.
DANVILLE — Emergency crews battled a fire at the Pennsylvania National Guard Army Reserve facility in Valley Township, Montour County, on Friday afternoon.
MILTON — Milton Area School District administrators and staff are gearing up for the first day of the school year, Aug. 26, Superintendent John Bickhart said on Thursday.
