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Cooling center opened to protect those at risk from heat

SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Swoyersville, officials offered a place to escape the heat as temperatures continue to climb. The cooling center is open to provide air conditioning, water, and a safe space for residents during the hottest parts of the day. The effort is aimed especially at those most at risk, including seniors, [...]

Community centers step up to keep people cool

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several community centers in Lackawanna County opened their doors to help people beat the heat. One is the Scranton Senior Community Center in west Scranton. People can come inside where the air is cool and comfortable to relax and get relief from the extreme outdoor temperatures. Those inside say they [...]

Local businesses keep customers cool in heat

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As temperatures climb across Northeast Pennsylvania, local ice cream shops are experiencing a noticeable boost in business, with customers lining up in record numbers to cool off. At popular locally owned spots like Blue Ribbon Dairy in West Pittston and The Snack Shack in Wilkes-Barre, employees say the heat caused a [...]

High school alumni band hand-picked for independence parade

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high school alumni band will be representing the state of Pennsylvania in the Salute to Independence parade in Philadelphia. 165 members of the Montrose Area Alumni Band traveled by bus from northern Susquehanna County to the City of Brotherly Love. Chairman of the band and 1989 graduate from [...]

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