WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Little League World Series is bringing more than baseball to the Williamsport area. With more than 70,000 players, coaches, family members and fans traveling to the region, local businesses are seeing a major boost as visitors fill restaurants, shops and other businesses between games. In downtown Williamsport, Bullfrog Brewery [...]
A variety of wings from both local food trucks and restaurants were on display, with proceeds benefiting various projects for the 'Leighton Downtown Initiative.'
A pilot survived with minor injuries after crashing a small plane into the ocean on Florida's coast.
The Black Diamond Hose Company in Archbald has served the community for over 125 years.
Police in Illinois are investigating after loose dogs mauled a man to death Thursday night. Neighbors say they worry since the dogs are still on the loose.
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 [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre held a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) book sale Saturday, allowing shoppers to purchase one item and receive a second for free at the building's Friends Book Shop. All inventory in the book shop was included in the sale, featuring reading materials as well as CDs and [...]
SHESHEQUIN TOWNSHIP, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a man is dead after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and motorcycle Friday night. In a release, PSP say they were called just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday to Sheshequin Road South of Goose Hollow Road for a reported two-vehicle crash. The crash happened [...]
