Luzerne County

October is National Book Month, and one Luzerne County woman is marking it in a way she never expected.

All visits and meet-and-greets with shelter dogs have been suspended indefinitely as workers deal with an upper respiratory illness affecting the canines.

31 voters in Luzerne County accidentally received duplicate mail-in ballots ahead of November's general election, according to the county bureau of elections.

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A wind phone recently added to a local hiking trail to help community members connect with lost loved ones has been vandalized. The woman behind the news shared it on social media.

Tara Yamelski from Shavertown shared on Facebook Monday night photos of her damaged wind phone, and the response has been overwhelming shock.

"I was devastated, like many people were," Dallas resident Karen Fry explained.

Fry gave her reaction when she learned the back mountain trail's wind phone was vandalized.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre Fire Department held a screening event for its firefighters and those a part of neighboring departments.

Esophageal Cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. 80% of patients have died from it.

Firefighters have a 62% higher chance of getting the cancer, according to Lucid Diagnostics, who administered the screening in Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes-Barre residents come out for E-Recycling, paper shredding event

Kevin Booth faces simple assault and harassment charges.

The NEPA Philharmonic is debuting its Battle of the Bands competition for local talent, offering $5,000 and a live performance opportunity.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One home in Kingston is looking extra scary for Halloween with a grand entrance into what looks like a spooky carnival.

There is even a big skeleton on top and a bunch of other creepy clowns surrounding the house.

Old Forge home turning heads with haunted display

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Riley Young of Plymouth was charged with terroristic threats, simple assault, and related charges.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City residents came out on Monday for a special recycling event. A drive-through E-Recycling and Paper Shredding event was held for city residents at the Wilkes-Barre Public Works facility.

Those who attended had to present proof of residency.

Electronics such as laptop computers, keyboards, and microwaves were accepted free of charge.

Election drop boxes in place in Lackawanna County

Additional items such as TVs, stereos, and monitors were accepted with a fee.