AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The chosen candidate for executive director of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has withdrawn from the position following a nationwide search. The withdrawal occurred after airport officials and the candidate failed to reach an agreement on contract terms. The airport is located in Avoca in Luzerne County. Airport officials stated that [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new housing study conducted in Lackawanna County reveals that a limited housing supply is making it increasingly difficult for residents to find homes in the region. The report identified limited inventory, low vacancy rates and an aging housing stock as the primary drivers of the local housing challenge. To [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania has an estimated 48,400 farms this year, representing a decrease of approximately 400 farms compared to last year, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture. Rising operating costs continue to place financial pressure on agricultural producers throughout the state. Farmers who are able to remain in [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A trip to the farmers market may look simple for customers, but for farmers, getting fresh produce to the table comes with a growing expense — fuel. Rows of freshly picked fruits and vegetables fill the Co-Op Farmers Market in Scranton each week, offering customers everything from cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in Luzerne County are facing traffic delays and road closures near the Market Street Bridge in Wilkes-Barre as road crews conduct paving work Wednesday morning. The construction work is affecting multiple roadways in the area, including sections of River and Northampton streets. Motorists traveling through the busy corridor are [...]
LAKE HARMONY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Split Rock Resort has temporarily closed its hotel and several other areas of operations as the resort begins what they are calling "an exciting new chapter." According to the press release, the Town Center area, including its guest rooms and Water Park, would be closed as renovations and modernization [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Authority needs your help. The authority has noticed a recent string of illegal fire hydrant use. This comes after locals reported murky water in their homes. Joseph Zeller, chairman of the board for the Hazleton City Authority, says he believes contractors are to blame. He added that [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A crash closed a section of Interstate-81 in Lackawanna County on Wednesday. According to a release from PennDOT, a crash near the President Biden Expressway (Exit 185) has closed a portion of I-81 southbound and is backing up traffic in both directions and Interstate 84. The road has since reopened, but PennDOT says [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County DA is reminding business owners that "skill games" must be removed next month if they are not properly licensed. District Attorney Brian J. Gallagher is advising local business owners who have "skill game" machines that they must be properly licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board no later [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged with damaging a youth football field that caused a number of issues, police stated. Police say the West Scranton Junior Invaders organization found surveillance video of a man, later identified as 43-year-old Steven Gilliland, vandalizing the youth football field. West Scranton Junior Invaders Fields and [...]
