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Wren Kitchens last minute-layoffs affect hundreds of workers

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds in Luzerne County alone are out of a job Thursday after a major retailer announced it would cease all operations inside the United States immediately. While layoffs aren't all that uncommon, former employees of the company say they weren't even given a day's notice. Just as the day [...]

Police academy cadets to start career after graduation

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the final salute behind them, dozens of cadets officially turned months of training into a call to serve. 31 cadets graduated from the Lackawanna College Police Academy Thursday evening, marking the start of their law enforcement careers. The ceremony brought together family, friends, and local officials to recognize the [...]

Man accused of threatening, hitting golf ball at couple

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A golf dispute ended with a man behind bars in Luzerne County. Police say John Aquaviva threatened a couple by hitting a ball in their direction and saying he would shoot them. The altercation happened Thursday afternoon at Sand Springs Golf Course after the Albrightsville man was playing too [...]

Landfill turns into baseball destination

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former landfill now has a second life in Lycoming County. The Williamsport Lumber Yards were once a landfill- they are now a place to play ball. Thanks to state environmental leaders, the land was redeveloped and transformed into a regional sports tourism destination. The project was supported through Pennsylvania's [...]

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