MIFFLINBURG — The Buffalo Valley Produce Auction in Mifflinburg will be partnering with the Clinic for Special Children in hopes of raising more than half a million dollars to support work in providing affordable medical care for individuals with rare genetic disorders.
MAZEPPA — Mazeppa will honor longtime parade organizer, the late Clarence Roush, during Sunday’s annual Memorial Day observance.
LEWISBURG — When Ken Freeman sat on the quad at Bucknell University in 1972 waiting to receive his degree, he had no idea what lay ahead. But as the years went by, he realized just how much of an impact Bucknell had on his life.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 50-year-old Zakia Patterson appeared to be in good spirits following her preliminary hearing Monday. She is facing charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child. "Because it was preliminary, only one side was heard. I feel like there were a lot of assumptions, but there are things [...]
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Preparations are officially underway for the annual race of the saints in Jessup this weekend. On Saturday, three teams will dress in traditional clothing to represent each saint and race through the streets carrying 500-pound statues while the crowd cheers them on. With flags already hung and streets painted, Saint [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The service of local Veterans was honored and celebrated Monday afternoon in Plains Township: The Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the Honor Recognition Luncheon. The event celebrates local Veterans, recognizes their service, and allows veteran entrepreneurs to connect with the community. Three veteran entrepreneurs were awarded grants to [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — An important reminder for voters: Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. This election is a closed primary, so only registered Republicans and Democrats can cast votes for their respective parties. Although all voters can weigh in on ballot questions. The United States House, Lieutenant Governor, State Senate, and State House will be [...]
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Food delivery is more popular than ever, with countless apps offering meals at the tap of a screen. But what does the convenience mean for local restaurants? Delivery services can be convenient for consumers, but they can be costly for local restaurants. According to GetSauce, Uber Eats, GrubHub, and DoorDash [...]
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two families remain at the Econostay Inn in Paradise Township after several others have already been forced to leave. Now, with the motel preparing to close, those residents say they have nowhere else to go. As the property prepares to shut down, the last two families are scrambling to [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mother is going to trial and facing charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Several times over the 17-year-old boy's life, he has been malnourished and diagnosed with a failure to thrive. "Because it was preliminary, only one side was heard," 50-year-old Zakia Patterson said. [...]
