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Veterans reflect at traveling Vietnam memorial

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is half size of the memorial in Washington, but it carries every name. On Friday, it opened in Stroudsburg, giving veterans, families and the community a place to remember closer to home. It's a traveling reminder of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Friday's opening ceremony [...]

'Fridays in the Park' returns in Lackawanna County

JERMYN, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Department of Aging is hosting its "Fridays in the Park" series for seniors, and Friday was the first stop at Aylesworth Park in Jermyn. The day gives older members of the community a change to mingle, have lunch and take part in all types of activities from [...]

Thomas Jefferson to visit museum for U.S.' 250th

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local museum is bringing history to life to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The Thomas T. Taber Museum in Williamsport will welcome Thomas Jefferson through its doors Saturday for a free event. It is all part of a year-long lecture series featuring historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Abigail Adams, and [...]

Representatives seek to rename exit for trooper killed on I-81

CASS TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two Schuylkill County lawmakers want to rename Interstate 81 Exit 119 for Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper Michael Pahira, who was killed after being hit by a tractor-trailer in Cass Township. Sen. David Argall and Rep. Tim Twardzik are proposing the "PSP trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Memorial Interchange" [...]

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