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University helping families visit their fallen veterans

DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local cemetery is still inaccessible by car after its only entrance, a bridge, collapsed into Toby's Creek last month.

But with Memorial Day coming up, a nearby university stepped in to lend the community a helping hand.

Getting into Fern Knoll Burial Park in Dallas Township has been tough, especially for those with mobility issues.

Lower gas prices bringing record Memorial Day weekend travel

Rich Charneski: Almost 35 years of Consistency

(WBRE/WYOU)— May 28th, 1990 Rich Charneski walked through the WBRE doors for the first time, and nearly 35 years later, Rich leaves a lasting legacy on his final day at the station.

The end of an era in our sports department where Rich was the face behind the camera.

His talent, dedication, and passion for the teams and the athletes all over the area can not be matched.

Rich has established thousands of connections and anytime I'm out at games, somebody always asks about Rich, how he's doing, what game he's at.

Lower gas prices bringing record Memorial Day weekend travel

(WBRE/WYOU)— Memorial Day weekend is here, and its looking to be one of the busiest travel weekends on record.

28/22's Kathryn O'Leary has more with how people here in NEPA are getting to their holiday destinations.

While more people are hitting the road and taking to the skies this year, one thing that's making it a little easier for travelers? Lower gas prices.

According to AAA, more than 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend with a record 39 million hitting the road.

Celebrating 50 years of LCCC nursing amid shortage

Celebrating 50 years of LCCC nursing amid shortage

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County Community College is marking 50 years of its high-ranking nursing program.

This comes as Pennsylvania faces a statewide shortage of the crucial caretakers.

State data shows an expected shortage of 20,000 nurses by 2026. More than 100 nurses from Luzerne County Community College's nursing program will soon enter the workforce and fill some of those roles.

Rock and Roll HOFer coming to Wilkes-Barre this summer

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The city of Wilkes-Barre is not "Out of Touch" with their music taste.

The city is bringing Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates to Public Square this summer for the third annual free summer concert series.

Oates is half of the legendary duo "Hall and Oates" which churned out hit after hit in the 1970s and 80s including such smashes as "An American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work in the pop-rock duo Hall & Oates with Daryl Hall."

Seven decades of memories and projects coming to an end

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A beloved hardware store will soon close its doors in Wilkes-Barre.

After 70 years, Walter's Hardware on Coal Street in Wilkes-Barre will close.

The closure comes after the death of 72-year-old owner Walter Letanski who unexpectedly passed away last December.

Expect a cool, soggy Memorial Day weekend

He along with his wife Karen, owned and operated Walter's Hardware.

She has now decided it is time to retire.

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