SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Community members and former service members gathered at the VA Medical Center near Wilkes-Barre in Plains Township, Luzerne County, for the annual Veterans Carnival. The event doubled in size compared to the previous year, offering food, games and an antique car show. The annual gathering serves as a way to [...]
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 300 athletes competed in the Back Mountain Triathlon at Harveys Lake in Luzerne County on Sunday morning. Competitors put their endurance to the test through a nearly one-mile swim in Harveys Lake, followed by a bike ride and a run of more than three miles. Organizers noted [...]
NORTHUMBERLAND — Milling will begin Tuesday on Seventh Street in the borough, and will continue until all streets are milled. Paving will be completed afterward, with project completion expected on Friday, Sept. 11.
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mushroom Club hosted its annual Mushroom Fair on Sunday at the Frances Slocum State Park Nature Center in Kingston Township, Luzerne County. The fair gave children and adults the opportunity to explore mushroom displays, learn how to identify poisonous species and participate in guided mushroom tours [...]
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A reported incident brought out law enforcement to Northumberland County. It all played out Sunday afternoon in Shamokin and 28/22 News Reporter Lynese Swida was there. Law enforcement told 28/22 News the incident happened on South Shamokin Street around 12:00 p.m., and crews were on scene as of 6:00 p.m. [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say after a disturbance late Saturday evening, the Stroudsburg Mayor issued a proclamation temporarily restricting public gatherings from Sunday until Friday. On Sunday, the Stroudsburg Mayor's Office issued a proclamation of a state of emergency and temporarily prohibiting public gatherings. In the release, authorities say in the evening hours of [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking into the theft of three motorcycles from a Hanover Township garage early Friday morning. In a statement, Hanover Township Police say a suspect entered the garage in the Lee Park Section of Hanover Township between 1:30 a.m. and 3:20 a.m Friday morning. All three motorcycles [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As a hub for the ever-growing LGBTQ+ community in Northeast Pennsylvania, HEAT NEPA Bar and Night Club showed their community spirit as they rallied around one of their own facing a frightening medical challenge. Stephanie Sparkles, a long time drag performer and active community member at HEAT NEPA, experienced a [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Showers have started to move back into the area and look to be sticking around through much of the upcoming week. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy with showers and the potential for a storm. It'll be muggy with a low in the mid 60s. Patch fog is also possible into Monday morning. [...]
In October 1778, Col. Thomas Hartley of the Continental Army warned that enemy warriors and Tory rangers living along the Chemung River had been raiding Susquehanna settlements. The Chemung is a major tributary of the Susquehanna River’s North Branch.
