Luzerne County

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christmas is a little more than four weeks away, but that didn't stop some local families from celebrating early.

Coffee Inclusive in Pittston welcomed back the Sensitive Santa program on Sunday for a second straight year.

Sensitive Santa is an adapted Santa visit for children and families with special needs.

More than 100 children attended the event.

Police lead parade for 11th Annual Warrior Christmas Tree Lighting

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Edwardsville police lead the parade for a patriotic event this time of year.

A crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park for the 11th Annual Warrior Christmas Tree Lighting.

The tree honors those who have served and are missed at home by family and friends.

The various colored stars on the tree represent veterans' reserves, those wounded in action, active duty in combat and deployed, those killed in action, and POWs and MIAs.

Veterans honored at 2nd Annual DA’s Veterans Brunch

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Veterans and their families are being honored in northeastern Pennsylvania for their service and sacrifices.

Nearly 300 veterans from Luzerne County and some as far away as 100 miles gathered on Sunday at the Woodlands.

The Second Annual District Attorney's Veterans Brunch featured a continental brunch, keynote speakers, and prayer.

Weinburg CEO completes 45th Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The countdown is on to what will now be a Happy Thanksgiving for thousands of local families thanks to community generosity.

Weinberg CEO Northeast Regional Food Bank completed its 45th Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution on Sunady near Wilkes-Barre.

Concert causing some traffic headaches in Wilkes-Barre

Families showed up at the Wyoming Valley Mall to receive all of the fixings for a holiday feast.

Volunteers have been handing out food since last weekend in both Luzerne and Wyoming Counties.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A concert performance on Sunday is the reason behind some traffic headaches near Wilkes-Barre.

The concern centers on roads near Mohegan Arena where the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is performing the second of two shows Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre non-profit transforms with holiday art

Police say to expect delays until about 8:00 p.m. on Highland Park Boulevard, Exit 168 of Interstate 81, Route 309, and Mundy Street around the Wyoming Valley Mall.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Paint brushes and creativity are transforming a local non-profit into a holiday wonderland.

At the Children's Service Center in Wilkes-Barre, people are painting vibrant designs on windows as part of a special holiday event.

Free community Thanksgiving dinner in Scranton

Each painter is armed with everything they need: brushes, aprons, and color guides to turn plain glass into festive works of art.

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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Elsewhere, the Wilkes-Barre Christmas parade is helping make this season bright.

A good-sized crowd gathered this afternoon on downtown streets and Public Square to take in all that the annual parade has to offer.

Numerous floats, marchers, and music helped fill the seasonal spectacle.

Some parade-goers get so into it, that they even dress up like they were in the parade themselves like a Plymouth woman did.

Meals on Wheels kicked off Annual Holiday Gift Drive

HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Three people have been displaced after a Saturday morning fire in Luzerne County.

According to Chief Jeff Balut of the Hughestown Police Department, a call came in around 1:00 p.m. for a reported structure on the unit block of Reynolds Street.

Officials say the fire started in an upstairs bedroom of the home on Reynolds Street.

Winter storm causes power outages across northeastern Pennsylvania

Crews were quickly able to contain the fire to the upstairs of the home.

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The snowstorm certainly made its mark on NEPA power outages, road closures, and some nasty traffic backups.

Those power outages and road closures are still in effect in some spots.

But interstates across our area are now back open after being shut down for several hours.

Traffic continues to move smoothly here on Interstate 81 northbound. For hours this afternoon, it was at a massive standstill and backed up for several miles.