DANVILLE — The Thomas Beaver Free Library received a $50,000 anonymous donation to support their offerings in the Danville area community and establish a fund to benefit the library for years to come.
MIFFLINBURG — Construction of a new pavilion at the Mifflinburg Elementary School will cost $23,482.
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HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Hazleton is paying tribute to rock legends this summer with a new concert series.
The City of Hazleton in cooperation with Visit Luzerne County (The Luzerne County Convention and Visitors Bureau) has announced the Rockin' The Mountain music series, which will take place on three specific Fridays this summer at City View Park in Hazleton.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre Township Police are reporting the bridge going over I-476 on Laurel Run Road will be closed for months.
Starting February 26, the bridge going over I-476 on Laurel Run Road will be closed until November 2024 for replacement.
Residents voiced concerns about upcoming bridge renovations in Bear Creek Township
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The closure has been added to Waze and will provide a detour to drivers routing to/through Wilkes-Barre Township, officials said.
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Wayne County man is facing charges after he allegedly committed two burglaries in the last few weeks.
According to the Wayne County District Attorney's Office, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) responded to a reported burglary at Camp Raninu in Lebanon Township.
PSP says upon arrival troopers were informed that a second burglary took place in the past few weeks and the victim's tool shop was the target of both burglaries.
Lake Ariel man accused of selling heroin, fentanyl
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Wayne County man is being charged after allegedly selling heroin and fentanyl to a confidential informant.
According to the Wayne County District Attorney's Office, on February 5, 6, and 12, James Keeney, 52, of Lake Ariel, allegedly sold heroin/fentanyl to a confidential informant.
Courtesy: Wayne County District Attorney's Office
Two arrested for alleged armed robbery in Scranton
Law enforcement says on February 13 a search warrant was executed on Keeney's home on Miller Road in Lake Ariel.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested two men for their involvement in a Scranton armed robbery.
According to the Scranton Police Department, on February 18 around 11:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to Bubble's Bubbles on Cedar Avenue for a reported armed robbery.
Police say two suspects are seen in surveillance video coming into the laundromat and demanding money from two victims playing at the slot machines.
Woman charged with DUI after crashing car with two children
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For the first time in almost 12 years, the band Primus is set to return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Monday, May 6.
The show will start at 8:00 p.m. and doors will open at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6.
Ticket prices go on sale to the public on Friday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. and the presale begins on Wednesday, February 21 at 10:00 am.
Ticket prices are $49.50, $59.50, $69.50, $99.50, and $119.50 plus fees. VIP packages are also available but can only be purchased online.
Courtesy: F.M. Kirby Center
CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Carbon County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents of a scam where a man is pretending to be a sheriff to solicit money.
According to police, sheriffs have become aware of a man representing himself as a member of the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office who is attempting to solicit money from people.
Arrest made after man allegedly tried trafficking child for sex
Police say that the man does not work for the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office and ask residents to not respond to any inquiries from the individual.
