SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We begin with keeping the memory of local heroes alive.
Friday marks 83 years since Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
The deadly attack prompted the U.S. To enter World War II.
A plaque stands in Scranton's Courthouse Square.
It was mounted and unveiled for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Valley school districts are taking innovative steps to teach beyond the “Three Rs” — reading, writing, and arithmetic.
DANVILLE — Festively dressed dinosaurs were arguably the main attraction at the third annual Hometown Holiday Market in Danville Saturday.
WILLIAMSPORT — A Sunbury couple seeks $300,000 in damages in a federal lawsuit filed against Sunbury officials claiming abuse of power by the code department will have the chance to amend the complaint, according to a federal judge.
FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local event this weekend is paying homage to both history and the holiday season.
The 8th annual Christmas at Eckley holiday festival in weatherly is underway along Eckley Main Street.
You can find vendors their delicious treats and even some sweet holiday music being played on an original 19th-century pipe organ.
Stuff the bus for kids in need
You cannot forget saying hello to jolly old Saint Nick himself, aside from all the fun, there is a bigger reason to take part.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holiday season is getting even merrier for local children in need.
Luzerne County Transportation Authority held a 'Stuff the Bus' Saturday for the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots drive.
Cumulus Radio and LCTA teamed up at the Pittston Walmart Supercenter to collect new toys, books, games, and even cash.
This is the tenth year for the event. Last year alone the region donated 70,000 toys benefiting local families, all thanks to a special group.
Fighting back one pink pierogi at a time
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The community is rallying behind a local woman battling breast cancer one pink pierogi at a time.
More than 200 dozen pink pierogies were sold Saturday in Berwick to benefit Kim Nespoli and her family.
Nespoli was diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago and beat the disease only for it to come back and spread.
All of the proceeds will be going towards her medical bills. The pierogies were made by Mom and Pop's Pierogies in Wilkes-Barre.
Stuff the bus for kids in need
SHAMOKIN — St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mount Carmel made a $750 donation to Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc. (CSO) in support of the “Keep Our Kids Warm” program. This longstanding partnership between the church and CSO helps children in need have access to warm coats during the harsh winter months.
LEWISBURG — The SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) Business Finance Program recently assisted Northeast Softwoods LLC with a SEDA-COG EDA COVID loan to acquire the former Kuhn’s Lumber property, including its sawmill and kiln drying equipment.
