Luzerne County

The 43rd year of the Pittston Tomato Festival began with some rain, but the skies soon cleared as crowds began to gather

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tomatoes here, tomatoes there, tomatoes everywhere. That's only some of what you'll see at the 43rd annual Pittston Tomato Festival. "This year, we're actually featuring a tomato grilled cheese," Carmella's Restaurant co-owner Pat Padula said. "To symbolize the tomato in the tomato festival." But for many, this festival is about [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A center for collaboration is now in the works for Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Tec Centro will soon be taking over the former Barnes & Noble in the city. According to the organization's website, its goal is to establish community-based bilingual workforce centers to serve disadvantaged populations. The 501 (c) (3) provides [...]

The Pittston Tomato Festival kicks off Thursday at 5 p.m.

BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County coroner confirmed their office was called Thursday afternoon to a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. According to 511PA, the crash happened around 2:00 p.m. near mile marker 109 on Interstate 476 northbound. One vehicle was involved in the crash and the right lane is closed, [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing multiple charges after police say he fled from them on a moped and was later found with a ghost gun. 20-year-old Ray Tineo is accused of leading police on a chase while riding a moped and of being found with a "ghost gun" during his arrest [...]

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being accused of attempting to sneak synthetic drugs into SCI-Dallas, PSP reports. On August 13, state police were called to SCI-Dallas for a drug incident. Police say a 31-year-old woman from Scranton tried to hide and bring synthetic drugs with her into the prison. The suspected drugs [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers traveling to Pittston this Saturday will encounter road closures for the Tomato Festival 5K and parade. The festival events are taking place in Pittston, Luzerne County. Affected travel routes stretch from the Fort Jenkins/Dale Kridlo Bridge to Plank Street and South Main Street. The road closures will begin at 9:45 [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Tomato Festival kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday, and local business owners say it’s a great time to shop, eat, and show some love to the community. For local businesses, the festival is about more than one busy weekend. It’s a chance to bring in new customers — [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — House Speaker Mike Johnson was in Wilkes-Barre Wednesday morning rallying for Representative Rob Bresnahan ahead of his re-election bid against Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti in November. “This midterm election is gonna be one unlike any other in the past. It's going to decide the future of the republic,” said House [...]