JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Jessup Hose Co. No. 2 fire Carnival continued for its third night, featuring rides, food, live music, and a cause worth showing up for. Even after the sun had gone down, the party was far from over in Jessup, all part of a weekend people we spoke to say, [...]
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A week-long fundraiser is bringing people to a local volunteer fire company to support their firefighters. Pizza, salads, soups, and more are on the menu at Throop Volunteer Fire Company. "Hometown Heroes" brings the delicious food, and a portion of the proceeds goes right back to benefit the fire company. [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The city of Pittston was recently awarded $700,000 to make improvements and increase the area's economic potential. The money comes through local share account grants, or taxpayer dollars from the Mohegan Sun Casino. A media release says $400,000 will go towards maximizing 71 South Main St.'s commercial and economic potential. [...]
NEWTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit that uses horses to provide trauma therapy to veterans and first responders expressed that they are looking for some help. With more people to spread the word, their impact can grow even bigger. Equines for Freedom gives veterans and first responders a chance to heal outside [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono raceway is gearing up for another weekend of racing in NEPA.After Thursday's passing though of two-time cup champion Kyle Busch, the track will drop the green flag this season without one of its biggest stars. The racing world was rocked by the sudden and tragic death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch. The [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A bench honoring the life of La'Niyah "Lala" Clark has been unveiled in Illinois. She is the teenager who was found dead in Luzerne County in February after she was reported missing. Clark attended Breese Elementary for just under two months but left a lasting impact on the school community. The school district [...]
SUNBURY — The Sunbury Getting Ahead Foundation has received a $5,000 grant from the Community Giving Foundation through its Sunbury Area Health Field of Interest Fund.
(WBRE/WYOU) — The district attorney is warning of a growing financial crime known as "check washing" fraud, stealing, and altering paper checks to redirect funds. Investigators stated that criminals are targeting residents and businesses, often stealing checks from mailboxes or collection boxes and using techniques to remove ink and alter payee names and dollar amounts. [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The corner confirms they were called to the crash that had shut down a section of I-81 in Luzerne County Friday morning. Interstate 81 northbound was closed at mile marker 140 (Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Beltway) in Luzerne County. It has reopened as of 12:55 p.m. Details on the crash are limited [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Wet and chilly will rule for most of the holiday weekend. Steady rain will develop tonight as temperatures fall to near 50 by Saturday morning. You can expect periods of rain on Saturday. At times, it will be heavy. Temperatures will hold steady in the upper 40s and lower 50s. In addition, the [...]
