SUNBURY — Take part in a timeless tradition when Friends of the Joseph Priestley House Museum will host an Afternoon English Tea Fundraiser on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Albright Center on 450 Chestnut St., Sunbury.
LEWISBURG — A new medical marijuana dispensary in Union County will begin serving patients Monday and plans to hold a grand opening Feb. 20.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are some ice sculptures, but this time, with an animal theme. Stroudsburg held their "Zoo on Ice" themed Winterfest in their Courthouse Square.
The event had activities for all, featuring a scavenger hunt with prizes from Shawnee Mountain Ski Area and the potting shed, local vendors, and special promotions from some local businesses.
Jim Thorpe’s Winterfest kicks off in Carbon County
JIM THORPE, CABRON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Take a train ride down to Jim Thorpe for their annual Winterfest. Ice sculptures lined the city streets along with live wood carving and other vendors.
Trolley rides and carriage rides were also available to take visitors through the streets to see the sights.
‘Mixed bag’ of winter weather for Valentine’s weekend
There will also be the Annual Mug Walk, where you can purchase a commemorative mug, and visit 18 different businesses, and collect commemorative items
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many people wear pink for breast cancer awareness, but people were out painting the mountain in East Stroudsburg to show their support.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area held its Ninth Annual Collaboration with the Hope for Strength Fund to raise money to support people fighting breast cancer and their families.
Skiiers and snowboarders who attended Saturday could make donations or participate in raffles to support the cause.
Traffic restrictions being put in place across NEPA
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local communities have a parking ban in effect because of the storm from Saturday into Sunday.
Three of them are in the Wyoming Valley.
The parking ban is in effect along Wyoming Avenue through West Pittston, Exeter, and Wyoming Boroughs.
Traffic restrictions being put in place across NEPA
The ban started Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until Sunday at 10:00 a.m. so that the Department of Public Works crews can treat roads.
Police say cars caught violating the ban will be ticketed and or towed.
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- A Maryland man is facing felony charges in two counties, accused of robbing a convenience store near Gettysburg and carjacking a driver in Luzerne County.
David Kelpy, 40, of Damascus, Maryland, is in Luzerne County Prison on felony assault, theft, and robbery charges there.
Kelpy is accused in two separate incidents overnight 117 miles apart.
State Police at Gettysburg charged Kelpy with felony robbery and theft charges, accusing him of robbing Royal Farms on York Road in Straban Township, Adams County.
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is lifting some traffic restrictions after winter weather passed through our area.
PennDOT says the temporary speed limit reductions and lane restrictions on Interstates in Northeastern Pennsylvania will be lifted at 11:00 a.m. Sunday.
‘Mixed bag’ of winter weather for President’s Day weekend
PennDOT is also advising commercial trucks and large trucks to avoid the following roadways due to steep grades in north central Pennsylvania:
ROARING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A teenager has been confirmed dead after an early morning crash in Lackawanna County, according to Lackawanna County Coroner Timothy Rowland.
Officials say that an 18-year-old male from North Pocono died after a crash on Route 435 shortly after 5:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Woman identified after fatal fire in Schuylkill County
Authorities state that his vehicle rolled over before striking several trees and a utility pole.
Fire and rescue crews spent several hours extricating the driver.
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The coroner was called to the scene of a fire Friday night in Schuylkill County.
According to Schuylkill County Coroner David Moylan, 80-year-old Gail Babcock died after a fire at her apartment on the 1100 block of West Arch Street.
One man dead after rollover in Lackawanna County
Officials say that crews were called to the scene around 9:00 p.m. for a reported structure fire.
It is unknown at this time if there were any other apartments damaged.
It is also unknown if there were any other injuries.
