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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Despite popular rumor, the 2025 Rockin' The River concert series is still on for Friday, July 25.

Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo released a statement saying that the final show for this year's event would go on as planned.

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Crocamo announced that Back In Black: A Tribute to AC/DC would replace the initial AC/DC cover band planned for the event, but otherwise the event would go unchanged.

SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A spicy and fried weekend festival will get your stomachs growling, while also raising money for local parks in one part of Luzerne County.

It’s the centuries-old question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? For those at Murphy’s Pub in Swoyersville, chicken is the priority, but the follow-up question is most important: drums or flat?

"I’m a flats girly," said Angeli Nause Mahovich, organizer of Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling.

"Drums," said Matthew Centak, co-admin, NEPA Chicken Wing Bulletin.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a burglary after a suspect removed the victim's AC to break into her home.

On July 22, around 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a reported burglary on Hickory Street in Wilkes-Barre.

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Police said the victim claimed that sometime overnight, a suspect had entered her residence by removing an air conditioner from the first-floor window.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were searching for a missing teen in Scranton.

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The Scranton Police Department is searching for a teen who has since been located safely.

RIVERSIDE — If you’ve ever dreamed of flying a plane, The Susquehanna Valley Modelers Club is giving interested newcomers a chance to take to the skies at their Learn to Fly event set for Saturday.

SUNBURY — The Shikellamy girls Ivy League Basketball program is seeking volunteer coaches for the fall season.

BLOOMSBURG -- Town Councilwoman Maria Valentin plans to resign from council, and says she is filing paperwork to...

BLOOMSBURG -- The school board Monday appointed Republican Misty Chapman to a seat vacated last month by Jonathan Jones...

BERWICK -- An 86-year-old woman begged council members for help Monday after her basement flooded for the second time...

LIBERTY TWP. -- A Coal Township man was cited for careless driving after a two-vehicle accident along Route 45 here...