DANVILLE — The lights were on last Saturday night at Ironmen Stadium, but not for a game. Rather, for the first of what Danville Primary School principal Gianna Earp hopes will be an annual event where students engage with their heroes — high school athletes.
POINT TOWNSHIP — The Point Drive-In movie theater, a year removed from almost shutting down its projectors for good, will officially open for the season May 1 with a few new wrinkles.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Downtown Stroudsburg is getting a fresh start just in time for summer. Thursday, Pocono People First and Green Go Property Services teamed up to clean and refresh main street. Volunteers donated their time, equipment, and services to help local businesses shine. The sidewalk cleanup downtown is all about boosting curb [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bill aimed at increasing minimum sentences for individuals who attempt to murder law enforcement officers is moving forward in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The proposed legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Lisa Baker, seeks to establish significantly tougher prison terms for these crimes. Senate Bill 1284, which recently received approval [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dire Straits Legacy will headline Wilkes-Barre's Free Summer Concert this year. The 4th annual concert will take place Aug. 14. A local artist will start the show at 7:00 p.m. and Dire Straits Legacy will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. Mayor George Brown says events like these create lasting [...]
