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If You Go What: “Shrek the Musical: KIDS” and “Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition” by A&B Summer Theatre students When: 7 p.m. July 9 and 10 (Shrek Kids), and 7 p.m. July 16 and 17 (Bye Bye Birdie) Where: Shamokin Area High School auditorium, 2000 W State St., Coal Township. How much: Tickets can be reserved for $10 during the week of the show. General admission tickets are $5 at the door. More information: Visit www.abchildrenstheatre.com or the A&B Children’s Theatre Facebook page.

PA live! (WBRE) — With more than 35,000,000 Americans affected, dry eye is more than occasional irritation; it's a common condition that can affect everyday life, from screen time to travel to time outdoors this July, which is Dry Eye Awareness Month. With more in a sponsored segment with Refresh, ophthalmologist Doctor Ashley Brissette joined [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — In Scranton, the Recovery Bank provides peer-to-peer support to people struggling with addiction. The bank is led by Frank Bolock, who has been sober for more than 40 years after battling alcohol addiction. "I've had the benefit of lots of help in terms of getting stopped. And from people in recovery [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a burglary at a Scranton liquor store. The Scranton Police Department is looking to identify a suspect wanted for questioning for a burglary at West Side Food and Beer on South Main Avenue. The suspect can be seen placing multiple bottles of alcohol into a bag before [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after police say they were found selling fentanyl pills that resembled oxycodone tablets. In June, Hazleton Police Narcotics Department began investigating the selling of illegal drugs, specifically counterfeit fentanyl pills. Detectives stated the pills were blue, stamped "M30," and closely resembled oxycodone tablets; testing confirmed [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — An isolated shower or weak thunderstorm is possible for Tuesday night. The remainder of the night will be mostly cloudy and muggy. Areas of dense fog are possible towards morning, especially across eastern Pennsylvania. Low temperatures will be around 60. Wednesday will be nice! You can expect a mix of clouds and sun. [...]

DANVILLE — The Valley Township Fire Department was called out to the Danville Suites on Monday night, where a section of the building’s back facade collapsed, Fire Chief Matthew Gum said.

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On one hand, Monday's hearing for Wildcat Ridge, Archbald's largest data center proposal to date, was a letdown. It was the sixth hearing since January, and many thought this would be the final one. On the other hand, it's a sign of hope, and to some, it shows just how [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A piece of Scranton history is now giving local athletes more space to grow. World Cup Scranton cut the ribbon on its renovated facility on Jefferson Avenue. The gym moved into the former Scranton Armory building, giving its athletes about 12,000 square feet of space. Inside, there are two spring [...]

SEATTLE (WBRE/WYOU) — Even behind the strength of the 12th Man and the Seattle homefield advantage, the U.S. Men's National Team was unable to continue its World Cup ride. The Outlaws fell short Monday night, losing to Belgium 3-1. The U.S. came into the game with high hopes, and high expectations after the news of [...]