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Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick's parade Grand Marshal announced

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Grand Marshal for Wilkes-Barre's Saint Patrick's Day parade was announced Friday. Retired Fire Chief William Murtha, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Ireland, was announced at the Grand Marshal to lead the parade. "It's very wonderful to lead the parade, I'm very proud of my Irish heritage obviously..." [...]

7-year-old boy shot, transported to hospital, officials say

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 7-year-old boy was transported to the hospital after receiving a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Friday night, officials say. According to Kingston Police Chief Richard Kotchik, the boy was transported to Geisinger Hospital just before 9:00 p.m. Friday on Center Avenue in Kingston. Police say the incident appears to be accidental [...]

Dress for Success host International Women's Day lunch

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dress for Success Luzerne County hosted its International Women's Day luncheon Friday. The event celebrates women in our community. Dress for Success is very instrumental in helping women get ready to rejoin the work force with clothing and various programs, Friday's event was a fundraiser for the group. "[It's] great [...]

DEP issues detention center environmental orders

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued orders blocking occupancy of detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties until environmental requirements are met. Over concerns on the environmental effect and the effects on local water and sewage infrastructure, the DEP issued five orders to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Schuylkill [...]

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