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Firefighters from both Scranton and Wilkes-Barre face off once again after their hockey match just a few weeks ago.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Folks are shaking off their winter cabin fever at what is billed as the biggest two-day party on Montage Mountain. Saturday was day two of Mountainfest, featuring a pond skimming competition.  Participants got a good head start on a slope and then skimmed and splashed across icy water, trying not [...]

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.'s final memorial was held at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's headquarters in Chicago to honor the civil rights work he did.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some first responders are raising funds by swapping out their firefighting gear for some golf clubs. The Scranton Fire Department took on the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department in a friendly virtual golf competition. They gathered for the inaugural Hook and Ladder Challenge for charity. Scranton's newest sports bar, called 7 Under [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Big crowds did more than just line the parade route; they were shopping and dining at the parade in Pittston. Local restaurants and bars had an opportunity for customers as they stuck around for the celebration. At Bravo Tex-Mex Restaurant and Bar, staff opened earlier than usual to handle the [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local city turned green to get a head start on celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. The sound of bagpipes filled the air for the 12th Pittston City Saint Patrick's parade. Dancers, local businesses, and community groups marched in front of cheering families. Nearly 80 parade entries helped bring the celebration [...]

President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels.

Police were at the scene along the corner of Center Avenue and Curtis Street in Kingston around 8:45 p.m.

The threat of severe weather continued in the nation's midsection, with strong thunderstorms possible from Texas northeast all the way to Ohio and west Pennsylvania.

Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its vehicles in the U.S. because of problems with the rearview camera displays.