WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a new month, but it is the same great mission in action by an organization that looks out for struggling veterans. Valor Clinic Foundation hosted what's billed as the Wilkes-Barre Stand Down. The group holds a Stand Down event every other month for any vet who needs assistance. Volunteers [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The colors green, white, and orange are now flying high in Scranton as dozens gathered to celebrate heritage and history. More than 40 people gathered on Sunday at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square for the Annual Irish Flag Raising Ceremony. Several local groups gathered for the ceremony. Organizers say the tradition [...]
HERNDON BOROUGH, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man was killed Sunday in a crash that involved one car and one train, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). PSP says Darwin Whitmer of Dalmatia, 74, was killed in a Sunday afternoon crash in Herndon Borough. According to the release, police were dispatched at 12:40 p.m. on [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre city mayor's office announced a Code Blue Sunday. Between 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, and 7:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, the Calvary Bible Church at 410 South River St will serve as the Wilkes-Barre Code Blue Shelter. Those interested in volunteering at the shelter can contact Pastor Sam [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — With strong Irish heritage across Northeastern Pennsylvania, there will be several parades across the region for the Saint Patrick's Day holiday. Here is a list of the parades happening in the area for you to find the nearest celebration. Scranton — Since 1962, Parade Day has taken over downtown Scranton. This year, festivities [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say police were out in Plains Township responding to a reported incident Saturday night. Luzerne County officials say police were out in Plains Township at about 6:30 p.m. It is unknown at this time the nature of the incident or if anyone was injured. Details are limited, and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 100 people are remembering the life of a Wilkes-Barre teenager taken too soon. They gathered Saturday evening along Thayer Street in South Wilkes-Barre, where the body of La'niyah "Lala" Clark was found last weekend. They held candles, balloons, and signs for the teen. They even sang happy birthday [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Even though it's noticeably milder, it's not exactly swimming weather. Try to tell that to some people helping athletes of all abilities succeed. Special Olympics athletes and supporters took part on Saturday in the Third Annual Northeast Polar Plunge at Montage Mountain. The event raises money and awareness for Special [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of northeastern and central Pennsylvania students put their STEM knowledge to the test on Saturday. Roughly 500 seventh through 12th graders showed up at Wilkes University for the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Region Two Competition. They presented research in science, math, and engineering. "Just, like, know what you're [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Excitement is building as one local city kicks off its Saint Patrick's parade season with a celebration for the youngest of the community. Children dressed in green and gold glamour filled the Pittston Memorial Library as the Pittston City Saint Patrick's Parade Committee held its Eighth Annual Little Miss and [...]
