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New sports complex to open on land planned for data center

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new sports complex is now planned for land once zoned for a data center— giving residents a different vision for the future. While the plot of land in Dickson City does not look like much, soon this area is set to become the home of an indoor sports [...]

Luzerne County polling place moved due to building closure

SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An important change for voters in Luzerne County was announced ahead of the primaries on Tuesday. Officials say Swoyersville's polling place has been moved due to the ongoing closure of the borough building. Voters will now head to the American Legion on Shoemaker Street on election day. The county is [...]

Borough seeks help with blighted property problems

SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A boost toward new upgrades could be on its way to a Schuylkill County borough facing a major blight issue. $2 million in federal funds would go toward demolishing blighted properties. In Shenandoah, a blighted property can be found almost on every block, but with the possibility of some help [...]

Golf tournament raising money for St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

BARESVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a sweet sendoff for hundreds of golfers today from the students of Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning. The golfers are participating in Saint Joseph's 35th Annual Golf Classic at the Mountain Valley Golf Course. The tournament raises money for students' tuition at the school. It is one [...]

Getting ready for NEPA Armed Forces Day Parade

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A patriotic tradition is getting ready to step off in the Electric City. The northeast PA Armed Forces Day Parade begins Saturday at 11 a.m. Organizers say the walk celebrates and recognizes the service of men and women who sacrifice their lives for our freedom. The parade begins at the [...]

Wilkes-Barre Police mourns its retired police captains

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a somber Friday morning in the City of Wilkes-Barre as the city's police department honored two former police officers, who had retired after years of service and have since passed away. Captain Laralee Ann "Lori" Riemensnyder and Captain John L. Smith served on the force for decades and [...]

Paranormal Cirque offers fun with a spooky twist

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's fun with a spooky twist under the big top near Wilkes-Barre. The Paranormal Cirque kicks off tonight from inside a big tent in the parking lot of the Wyoming Valley Mall. The adult-themed show promises to have traditional circus acts with twists and turns inspired by horror. The performance [...]

Arson ruled after four homes damaged in fire

SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have determined that a fire that damaged four homes has been ruled arson. 62-year-old Joseph Reichner has been charged after police determined a fire was intentional arson. The Shamokin Police Department has concluded its investigation into the origin and cause of a fire that occurred on May 4 on North [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Partly sunny, chances of rain

(WBRE/WYOU) — Warmer weather is on the way in. Tonight will be partly cloudy and seasonable with lows in the upper 40s. Saturday will be mostly to partly sunny with a stray shower possible. Highs in the upper 70s. A warm front will continue to move north Sunday with a shower possible, otherwise we'll enjoy [...]

Sound study questioned in 'Wildcat Ridge' hearing

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— In April, 19 microphones popped up throughout Archbald neighborhoods and disappeared just days later without a trace. They were part of a sound study for Wildcat Ridge, a proposed 14 building 570-acre data center campus, and the borough's largest so far. On Thursday, the developer's sound study came under fire, down [...]

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