BLOOMSBURG — Locally-famous TikTok animals, hot air balloon rides and more than 60 new vendors will be featured at this year’s Bloomsburg fair later this month.
FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have lifted a water advisory warning that was in effect for the borough in Luzerne County .
Authorities warned residents to boil their water after a water main break on Wednesday.
The Freeland Municipal Authority alerted residents of a water main break at the intersection of Walnut and Centre Street.
While the water main break has already been repaired, officials say a water boil advisory is in place for the next few days.
Addressing PA transportation funding, spending in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania lawmakers are giving constituents a voice in state transportation investments.
A house transportation committee met Wednesday at the Luzerne County Transportation Authority Headquarters in Wilkes-Barre.
The committee took written testimony concerning a proposed funding increase for state transportation, roads, and bridges.
Media Day held for upcoming Bloomsburg Fair
$280,000,000 in funding was originally requested, but the bill fell short in the state Senate after passing the House.
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you are looking to adopt a new furry friend, the SPCA in Danville will be holding an adoption event this coming weekend.
On Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., they will be waiving that adoption fee.
Media Day held for upcoming Bloomsburg Fair
The shelter says they are at maximum capacity and it's crucial to find homes for their animals.
All normal adoption processes and policies will be followed.
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg Fair begins soon and is the largest agricultural fair in the state.
Wednesday was the Fair Media Day held at the fairgrounds.
It's an opportunity to preview all the great events in this year's 169th edition of the fair.
Getting a birds-eye view in Columbia County
28/22 News spoke with the fair concessions director about what to expect.
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday morning, PA live! got a bird's-eye view of Columbia County!
PA live! co-hosts Chris Bohinski and Rachel Malak soared up, up, and away from the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, all ahead of festivities later this month.
Family business celebrates 175 years of service
The 169th Bloomsburg Fair will offer balloon rides, beginning September 21.
The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity gives people a unique, panoramic perspective on central Pennsylvania, even as far as Williamsport.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton City Council says the area's blighted property problem has gotten out of hand. Now, they're proposing a new way to fix it.
Condemned properties with damaged and deteriorating exteriors are eyesores for residents across the city of Scranton.
Last night, Scranton City Council introduced a new way of handling blighted properties to the city's administration.
It's a legislative tool known as PA Act 135.
BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Stroudsburg man was convicted of three counts of making false statements in connection with the purchase of six firearms.
According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, Delvin Hutchinson, 33, purchased six firearms in three separate transactions within 19 days at Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitter of Brodheadsville. When investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives later interviewed Hutchinson, he was no longer in possession in any of the firearms.
LEWISBURG — The Green Dragon Foundation will host a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the Dragons’ Den at the Lewisburg Area High School Athletic Complex on Saturday.
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