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Lackawanna County nursing home closing after Medicare cuts ties

BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local nursing home is set to close its doors after it failed to meet Medicare's health and safety guidelines. Now, residents and their families are forced to find a new place to stay.

Aventura at Terrace View, formerly known as Lackawanna Health and Rehab Center, announced last week that they would be closing its doors.

The notice gave residents and their families just 30 days to find a new facility.

River search in Lycoming County for missing girl suspended

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The search for a missing girl who was swept away in the Susquehanna River has been suspended until further notice.

The South Williamsport Fire Department says the river conditions and depth are too dangerous at this time.

Heavy rain causes flooding, drainage pipe burst in church

On Sunday, 10-year-old Claué Schreffler-Algofera was playing in the river when she was swept away by the current in the Williamsport area.

Her mother tried to save her, but she too was carried away over a damn before being rescued.

Heavy rain causes flooding, drainage pipe burst in church

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews in the borough of Honesdale are still cleaning up after Tuesday night's storm.

Flooding closed several roads and did some major damage near a local church.

Vine Street looks a lot different than it did during Tuesday night's storm.

The pedestrian bridge that connects to 5th street downtown is closed while crews assess the structural integrity and the sidewalk next to St. John the Evangelist Church has caved in, and water is flowing.

Greek Food Festival kicks off in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tasty tradition returned in Luzerne County, bringing Greek cuisine and community spirit. The Wilkes-Barre Greek Food Festival kicked off on Wednesday at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on East Ross Street.

People can savor classic dishes like gyros, stuffed grape leaves, an array of sweet pastries, and so much more.

The festival is also a vital fundraiser that supports church operations.

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