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Hitting the trails in Lackawanna County for Mother's Day

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families with adventurous moms took the special lady in their lives for a ride on the wild side. A parade of jeeps descended on Lost Trails ATV Adventure Park in Dunmore.

The site teamed up with multiple Facebook groups to host the Mother's Day-themed event.

Riders drove jeeps to take their mothers, wives, and other family members and friends for an adventurous trip on the trails.

Hundreds turn out for Annual Mother’s Day Tulip Festival

Celebrating Mother's Day at Scranton restaurant

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a day to pamper mothers all across northeastern and central Pennsylvania. A popular way to do that is to take mom out for a meal.

That is what many families did on Sunday at Cooper's Seafood House. The Scranton-based restaurant hosted a Mother's Day brunch.

An estimated 175 people RSVPed for the event.

The buffet included what proved to be the most favorite item on the menu: A made-to-order omelette.

The most popular seafood choice was crab-stuffed flounder.

Hundreds turn out for Annual Mother's Day Tulip Festival

LEMON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring mom with a variety of colorful flowers this Mother's Day weekend near Tunkhannock. Hundreds turned out on Sunday at Brown Hill Farms for the annual Mother's Day Tulip Festival.

Five acres were filled with a half-million beautiful tulips as far as the eye could see.

Moms and others who attended were able to pick their own tulips.

Some families helped make memories bloom by capturing the visit with the help of creative photo booths.

Borough officials to hold meeting on flood damage

Lane restrictions, rolling closures announced for I-81 in Luzerne County

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is a traffic alert Sunday night for drivers in part of Luzerne County.

Interstate 81 Northbound will be down to one lane at Exit 155 in Dorrance Township starting Sunday and continuing nightly through Thursday.

Crews will also have rolling stoppages on Meridian Road.

Death investigation underway after couple is found dead

The lane restrictions and closures are to ensure safety while bridge demolition work takes place.

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