May 31, 2025 at 18:52 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Organizers of a popular fundraiser to help the unhoused did not want to take chances with wet weather on Saturday.
They postponed Ruth's Place Walk for Hope.
Ruth's Place provides 24-hour lodging and services to women experiencing homelessness with the goal of helping them get back on their feet.
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Don't worry, organizers say they still plan to have the walk.
The new date is Friday, June 13, at 12:00 p.m. on Public Square.
May 31, 2025 at 18:49 EDTPA homepage
BENTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not exactly swimming weather this weekend, but there's some good news for those who like to take a dip at a local outdoor pool.
The William H. Scranton Pool at Lackawanna State Park is now open to kids and adults.
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It was off-limits since July 2021 due to construction repair issues and a lack of lifeguards.
The pool is now open 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each weekend through mid-June before opening daily.
May 31, 2025 at 17:25 EDTPA homepage
KLINE TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating a deadly crash Saturday.
Schuylkill County Coroner Doc Moylan told 28/22 News his office was called to the 1000 block of Mile Hill Road (PA-309) after a reported crash around 4:00 p.m.
A PSP release states that 51-year-old Thairen Finley, of Lansford, PA, died after the 2018 Chevy Equinox he was driving was struck by the driver of a Ram truck just after 4:00 p.m.
May 31, 2025 at 11:05 EDTDaily Item
MIDDLEBURG — A trail of bubbles floated above the Midd-West High School Class of 2025 following the speech of valedictorian Veronica Hummel on Friday night.
May 31, 2025 at 11:05 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Three state parks in the Valley will be stocked with free menstrual products as part of a new initiative across Pennsylvania.
May 31, 2025 at 11:05 EDTDaily Item
SELINSGROVE — Due to a lack of volunteers, the Friends of the Rudy Gelnett Library will not sell blueberries this year.
May 31, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Executive director disputes center is part of ‘failed experiment’ for youth
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May 31, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
DANVILLE -- Every week, Montour County Prison sends a list of detainees to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
May 31, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Strawberry producers hoping for a warmer stretch to ripen fruit
CATAWISSA -- Weeks of rain, clouds and cooler temperatures have stalled the growth of strawberries in area fields...
May 31, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
DANVILLE -- Two people were taken by ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center on Friday after a car accident at the...
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