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Bringing TV fandom to life with 'The Office' 5K

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lace up your sneakers, and maybe your best Dwight costume: Hundreds of fans flooded downtown Scranton on Saturday for The Office 5K, running past iconic show locations with a special appearance from Actor Bobby Ray Shafer, who played Bob Vance of Vance Refrigeration in The Office. 28/22 Photo Journalist Brian [...]

2 in custody, police investigate after shots fired at water treatment plant

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A police investigation is underway, and two men are in custody for trespassing after officers were called to a water treatment plant on Brandonville Road in Mahanoy Township for shots fired. It happened Friday night. A handgun was recovered and taken as evidence at the scene in Schuylkill County. [...]

Derby Day serves up speed, style at local casino

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From the racetrack to the runway, Derby Day is serving speed and style at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The Annual Derby Day extravaganza in Plains Township blends trackside thrills with signature cocktails, classic food, and over‑the‑top hats competing for prizes. Awards were given for fan fashion, including best group-themed hats and [...]

West Pittston business raises money, celebrates Free Comic Book Day

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Page‑turning fun meets a paws‑itive cause at a West Pittston comic shop on Saturday. Rubber Mallet Comics is celebrating Free Comic Book Day, and its 13th anniversary, by giving away free comics. The nationwide event brings readers of all ages into the local shop, but this year comes with [...]

Spring arrives in full bloom with West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring arrives in full bloom as a beloved festival kicks off in Luzerne County. The annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off on Saturday with a parade and live performances. The event, now in its 55th year, offers live music, dance performances, and the Little Miss Cherry Blossom [...]

Flags for Heroes fly to recognize loved ones

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of American flags now line the Luzerne County courthouse, sending a powerful message of Remembrance. It's the third year for the Flags for Heroes display, recognizing teachers, nurses, military members, first responders, and loved ones who've made a lasting impact. 31 flags were sponsored this year, that's up from [...]

Hershey Bears win game 2 with 2-1 score against WBS Penguins

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pittsburgh Penguins were knocked out of the Stanley Cup playoffs after falling in their round one series to the Flyers 4-2. Meanwhile, back home in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, the Penguins are entering game two of the Calder Cup playoffs against their oldest rival, the Hershey Bears, Saturday night at home. On X, [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Freeze Watch overnight accompanies cool weekend

(WBRE/WYOU) — Clouds will be decreasing throughout the overnight hours. Areas of frost have the potential to develop. There is a Freeze Warning for parts of the Valley Cities, Poconos, and N. Susquehanna Valley through 9 am Sunday. There is a Frost Advisory for the lower Susquehanna Valley through Sunday morning. Lows drop into the [...]

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