(WBRE/WYOU) — It's day two of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, and unfortunately, our local spellers did not move on to another round of competition. Day two started off with 100 less contestants than the 247 that started on Tuesday. Our area was being represented by Nora Lloyd, who was sponsored by Schuylkill [...]
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Spanish teacher from the Poconos is being recognized for her contributions to her students. Stefanie Santiago teaches Spanish and global connections at Pleasant Valley Middle School. On Wednesday, she is being honored with Kinsley's ShopRite in Brodheadsville's Amazing Teacher Award. She has been on the job for 20 years and [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ahead of the United States of America's 250th birthday, the Back Mountain Chamber held its own celebration Wednesday afternoon in partnership with america 250. The event was held at the Appletree Terrace in Dallas and featured a variety of food, drinks, and desserts for paid attendees. Two guest speakers took [...]
LOCK HAVEN, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A hospital in central Pennsylvania is back up and running after flames broke out. UPMC says the fire started in a heating and cooling unit on the roof of its facility in Lock Haven on Tuesday night. The emergency department was evacuated, and power was cut to the building. [...]
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have uncovered the cause of a deadly house fire in Wayne County. Authorities say fireworks were put into a plastic bag, then discarded in a garbage can on the front porch of this home on 7th Street in Honesdale. The place went up in flames early Tuesday morning. Two [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Cooler and less humid air will return on Thursday and continue through the weekend. An upper-level low will establish itself across New England and eastern Canada. The result will be a northerly wind, near-to-below average temperatures, and lower humidity. High temperatures on Thursday will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. A [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission has issued a final adjudication against Lackawanna and Luzerne County township supervisors, who they say violated the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act. The ethics commission said David Slezak, a current supervisor for Pittston Township, violated the State Ethics Act when he used the authority of his office [...]
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SELINSGROVE — A new data center ordinance developed to address public concerns has been adopted by Monroe Township supervisors.
FALLS TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Normally, when you see a pig or a cow, they are used to produce food. But these animals are used to help bring people peace. "It's to help people connect with animals, with nature, and ultimately themselves,” said Indra Lahiri, founder of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary. Indraloka Animal Sanctuary near Dalton [...]
