September 7, 2024 at 23:23 EDTPA homepage
CLIFFORD TOWNSHIP. SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rain could not stop the fun at an annual celebration in Susquehanna County.
The sound of an Indian flute was just part of what attendees got to enjoy craft and food vendors, raffles, and a performance by the Mountain View School Band.
The festival features a new theme every year with this year's being native American heritage.
The festival included a traveling museum with exhibits showcasing traditional native american clothing, tools, and artwork.
Kirby Park Centennial Celebration kicks off
September 7, 2024 at 23:21 EDTPA homepage
BENTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fifth annual Fleetville Fall Fair kicked off Saturday at the Fleetville Volunteer Fire Department.
The fair featured over one hundred vendors, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and even live music. None of this would be possible without the over 150 volunteers from both the fire department and our local community.
One volunteer told 28/22 News the event is vital in bringing the small community together every year.
Kirby Park Centennial Celebration kicks off
September 7, 2024 at 23:14 EDTPA homepage
HAZEL TOWNSHIP. LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The rain did not stop other outdoor festivals from happening.
Festival goers gathered at Hazle Township Community Park the 16th Annual Hazleton Italian Festival.
The event featured a record-breaking 170-basket raffles, a dunk tank, live music, free rides, and a variety of authentic Italian cuisine.
Unico organizes the festival.
Felittese Festival links two cities across the globe
Proceeds support a number of local charities, scholarships, and Little League programs.
September 7, 2024 at 23:03 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Back home several local bars and pubs have been stopped from selling alcohol.
They blame it on a big mix-up with the state and claim it is costing them big business.
We are still learning more as to why exactly the alcohol ban has been put into place.But one owner says it could not have come at a worse time.
Empty alcohol shelves and signs were posted everywhere inside and outside Elmer Sudds in Wilkes-Barre.
The bar's owner, John Yencha, says he hasn't been able to sell alcohol at his bar all week.
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LEWISBURG — Bucknell University and the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership will host the inaugural Community International Festival on Sept. 21 at Vedder Hall.
September 7, 2024 at 22:32 EDTDaily Item
SELINSGROVE — Five Selinsgrove Area High School graduates are being honored by the Alumni Association for their influence and success in STEAM careers.
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COAL TOWNSHIP — Northumberland County Commissioners will decide whether to accept a proposal of $290,000 being offered by Coal Township Commissioners after a judge ruled the township owed the county the money from disputed permit fees.
September 7, 2024 at 20:55 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A big milestone was celebrated this Saturday afternoon. A local park celebrated its 100th anniversary with food, rides, and even a hot air balloon.
Saturday marked 100 years of Kirby Park, so what better way to celebrate than with a free community event?
Besides parkgoers and Wilkes-Barre officials, members of the Kirby family were on hand.
They were happy to see the park made possible thanks to their great-grandfather, Fred Morgan Kirby
September 7, 2024 at 12:18 EDTPA homepage
BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One man is dead after falling from a ladder while trying to make roof repairs on Friday morning.
According to a Pennsylvania State Police Release, police were called to the Central Mountain High School for a reported fall victim.
The release states that 27-year-old Kyler Keller of Lewistown was climbing a ladder with a 5-gallon bucket of sealant while his co-worker was holding the bottom of the ladder.
Second alarm fire chars home in Jenkins Township
September 7, 2024 at 10:31 EDTPA homepage
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Jenkins Township home caught fire just after midnight on Saturday morning.
According to the Luzerne County 911 Center, crews were called to the 50 block of Main Street around 12:30 a.m. for a fire department incident.
Prior to arriving on-scene, second-alarm units were requested because of the extent the fire, Jenkins Township Fire Department stated.
It is unknown at this time if there were any injuries.
The fire marshall was on-scene to assess the cause and damages of the structure according to officials
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