DALTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a local animal sanctuary is giving children a different perspective on the holiday. The annual tradition allows children to get a hands-on experience with the site's feathered friends. It's Thanksgiving with a twist. Dozens of visitors gathered at a local animal sanctuary for an [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after selling fentanyl to a man who overdosed and almost died, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Joshua Ward, 28, of Luzerne County, was sentenced Nov. 5 for distributing fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury. According to the DOJ, Ward [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County and the City of Scranton issued a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Friday night into Saturday morning because of forecasted cold temperatures. The Code Blue was issued for expected wind chills below 20 degrees through the night. St. Anthony’s Haven will be open 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., [...]
LEWISBURG — A community design workshop is planned for Nov. 19 to allow residents to provide feedback on the design, aesthetics and function of the decommissioned Lewisburg Rail Bridge.The workshop will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Campus Theatre, 413 Market St., Lewisburg.Lewisburg Neighborhoods has contracted with Stiffler McGraw and Wilson Engineering for $65,000 to assess the condition of the bridge between Lewisburg and Montandon.
LEWISBURG — The Union County Historical Society is presenting two events this weekend at the Gallery at 15 North Water St. in Lewisburg.
DANVILLE — Mahoning Police Chief Dyroff at Monday’s supervisors’ meeting warned the public about online scams and phishing attacks.
NORTHUMBERLAND — The former borough manager now has a seat on Northumberland Borough Council.
DANVILLE — Danville Council at Tuesday night's meeting approved a proposed final $3.4 million 2027 budget with a .9 millage tax increase.
NORTHUMBERLAND — Shikellamy Middle School students met with 50 local veterans for coffee, doughnuts and conversation Tuesday morning at a Veterans Day breakfast organized by the school’s Social Studies Department.
DANVILLE — Geisinger served nearly 3,500 meals during drive-through veteran appreciation dinners at 12 locations across its service area on Nov. 5.
