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PennDOT crews making progress repairing Route 209

CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in the Poconos have been waiting for answers about when a major road might reopen after a rockslide 11 days ago. On Tuesday, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shared an update on the emergency repairs in Carbon County. It's been more than a week since a wall collapsed along [...]

Honoring Marine history, service in Lackawanna County

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Veterans gathered Tuesday morning in Lackawanna County to commemorate the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps flag now flies in front of the Lackawanna County Courthouse to honor the traditions, service, and history of the Corps. Members of the Northeastern Detachment Marine Corps League stood [...]

City council considers rule changes on e-bikes

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As e-bikes become more common, Scranton City Council is looking at new rules aimed at improving safety. The proposed changes would restrict where e-bikes can be operated and how they are operated. The use of e-bikes is growing rapidly in many communities, including in Scranton. Many people, especially those who [...]

Study details microplastics in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new study from the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center found microplastics in 100% of tested sites in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, including in the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County. "What we found is alarming," Deputy Director of PennEnvironment Flora Cardoni said at a press conference Tuesday morning. "Every single [...]

Man found dead in Susquehanna River identified as missing man

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were called to Route 11 near the Susquehanna River Tuesday morning for a death investigation. A representative from the coroner's office said they were called to the scene around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. PSP identified Keenan Saniatan, 39, of [...]

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