PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A pop-up farmers market brought shoppers together in Scranton on Sunday morning, offering fresh produce, baked goods and food items from local vendors. The community event took place at Lace Village in the city's Green Ridge section. Organizers hosted the event to help connect community members with local businesses. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Community members and former service members gathered at the VA Medical Center near Wilkes-Barre in Plains Township, Luzerne County, for the annual Veterans Carnival. The event doubled in size compared to the previous year, offering food, games and an antique car show. The annual gathering serves as a way to [...]
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 300 athletes competed in the Back Mountain Triathlon at Harveys Lake in Luzerne County on Sunday morning. Competitors put their endurance to the test through a nearly one-mile swim in Harveys Lake, followed by a bike ride and a run of more than three miles. Organizers noted [...]
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mushroom Club hosted its annual Mushroom Fair on Sunday at the Frances Slocum State Park Nature Center in Kingston Township, Luzerne County. The fair gave children and adults the opportunity to explore mushroom displays, learn how to identify poisonous species and participate in guided mushroom tours [...]
Trooper Michael Pahira's cigar collection was auctioned in Hazleton, with proceeds set for a scholarship and savings fund honoring his legacy.
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking into the theft of three motorcycles from a Hanover Township garage early Friday morning. In a statement, Hanover Township Police say a suspect entered the garage in the Lee Park Section of Hanover Township between 1:30 a.m. and 3:20 a.m Friday morning. All three motorcycles [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As a hub for the ever-growing LGBTQ+ community in Northeast Pennsylvania, HEAT NEPA Bar and Night Club showed their community spirit as they rallied around one of their own facing a frightening medical challenge. Stephanie Sparkles, a long time drag performer and active community member at HEAT NEPA, experienced a [...]
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Visitors gathered on the lawn at the Swetland Homestead in Wyoming, Luzerne County, on Saturday afternoon to play 18th- and 19th-century games. Participants of all ages put aside smartphones and video games to try historical activities, including croquet, horseshoes and old-fashioned baseball. The event took place at the historic Swetland [...]
PRINGLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Representative Brenda Pugh sponsored an E-cycling event Saturday outside the West Side Career and Technology Center in Pringle, Luzerne County. Cars lined up throughout the day as residents unloaded old computers, televisions and small appliances to safely clear out unwanted household electronics. The collection drive accepted a variety of [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families gathered Saturday at the Kirby Family House in Wilkes-Barre for a free back-to-school event designed to ease shopping stress and equip children for the upcoming academic year. Children received clothing, shoes and school supplies at the event, providing families with essential items without adding an extra expense to their [...]
