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Strike called off at Crestwood School District

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tentative labor deal means a strike at a Luzerne County school has been called off.

Crestwood School District Solicitor Jack Dean says the district and union representing Crestwood Support Staff negotiated all weekend and reached a tentative contract agreement.

College students concerned after Scranton stabbing

Dozens of cafeteria workers, secretaries, and custodians were looking for a new contract with what they called decent, livable wages.

Army-mandated reorganization means end of 109th Field Artillery

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An army-mandated reorganization means the beginning of the end for the Pennsylvania National Guard 109th Field Artillery.

The unit which dates back to the Revolutionary War Era in the 1700s will become a casualty through the process.

Hundreds ride in Hunlock Creek bike ride, fundraiser

The 109th and the 2803rd forward support company are both based at the Kingston Armory.

They will be inactivated next August 31.

A new unit, the 28th Division artillery, will be activated the following day.

College students concerned after Scranton stabbing

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A stabbing left one person in the hospital and college students concerned for their safety.

It happened Saturday night outside a popular pizza place and just a street next to off-campus student housing in Scranton.

The stabbing happened late Saturday night at the intersection of Mulberry Street and Kellum Court.

The location is just two blocks from the University of Scranton and a few blocks from Lackawanna College.

Students who witnessed the attack say walking those streets is getting scarier and scarier.

Motorcycle crash in Jersey Mills sends four to hospital

JERSEY MILLS, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say four people were sent to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Lycoming County.

The Lycoming Regional Police Department says they were called to State Route 414 near Jersey Mills in Lycoming County for a reported crash involving three motorcycles.

Monroe County Coroner releases details after deadly Jackson Township crash

Authorities say four people were taken to a nearby hospital and their condition is unknown at this time.

Felittese Festival wraps up in Old Forge

OLD FORCE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a weather hiccup on Saturday, conditions could not be better for the final day of a festival in Old Forge.

The Felittese Festival took place all weekend to celebrate the borough's new, sister city partnership with Felitto, Italy.

A delegation from Felitto was on hand for the signing of the partnership which highlights shared culture and history.

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center hosts Veterans Carnival

Festival goers could not stop praising the warm atmosphere, entertainment, and incredible food.

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center hosts Veterans Carnival

PLAIN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The carnival fun came to veterans for free on Sunday.

The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center hosted the event for vets who call the VA community living center home and for those in the VA's in-patient units.

Some of the carnival-themed attractions included a pie in the face, frog hop, and bushel basket toss.

Hundreds ride in Hunlock Creek bike ride, fundraiser

The carnival is held each year to show veterans how much they are appreciated for their service and sacrifices.

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