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College highlights first-generation students

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As more and more young adults pursue higher education and become the first in their families to do so, one local college is highlighting the opportunities it offers. First generation students make up nearly half of each of the school's undergraduate classes in recent years, and some students are sharing [...]

Former student crashes into school, claiming they 'screwed him over,' police say

WRIGHT TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former student is facing charges after he crashed his vehicle into Crestwood High School, claiming the school "screwed him over," police stated. 22-year-old Dylan Matusiefsky is charged after he crashed a stolen vehicle into the front doors of Crestwood High School over the weekend to "show them," according to [...]

Heavy police activity in front of Wilkes-Barre restaurant

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple police units are investigating an incident in front of a restaurant in a Wilkes-Barre shopping plaza. Police have been investigating in front of Caribbean Paradise in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue since 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Information is limited at this time. Police have taped off a [...]

Veterans Day parade honors service across generations

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — American flags waved, bands marched through the streets, and veterans from multiple generations were honored during the 81st Annual Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade in Wilkes-Barre. Thousands gathered along the parade route to show their appreciation for those who have served in the military. Veterans, community members, and local organizations came [...]

Pittston sisters raise money for kids through hot chocolate

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the fall season settles in and the weather cools down, two sisters in Pittston are sharing a bit of warmth while giving back to kids in their community through the comfort of hot chocolate. What started as a lemonade stand in the summer has evolved into a broader initiative [...]

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