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VFW fries up potato pancakes to support outreach programs

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local VFW is frying up a community favorite on Sunday: crispy potato pancakes, all to support outreach programs.

VFW Post 6518 hosted its Third Annual Potato Pancake Sale on Sunday, welcoming both members and non-members to place orders over the phone or in person.

These golden, crispy pancakes, sold at $6 for four or $1.50 each, were provided by Yogis' Potato Pancakes.

Volunteers restoring wildlife habitat, cleaning up dumped tires

GLEN LYON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of volunteers in Luzerne County is restoring a local wildlife habitat by cleaning up illegally dumped tires.

About 30 volunteers gathered on Sunday at State Gamelands in Glen Lyon, tackling piles of old tires left behind an area that was once the scene of illegal dumping.

Backcountry hunters and anglers organized the event with help from the PA Game Commission.

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The goal is to restore critical habitat for wildlife and outdoor recreation.

Getting ready for upcoming PIAC Saint Patrick's Parade in Monroe County

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you have not had your fill of bands. dancers, and dignitaries, then you are in luck!

In just two weekends, it's the Pocono Irish-American Club (PIAC) Saint Patrick's Parade.

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The line of march will make its way from Stroudsburg High School to the East Stroudsburg Municipal Building on Crystal Street.

The PIAC Saint Patrick's Parade steps off Sunday afternoon, March 23, at 1:15 p.m. in the heart of Monroe County.

Preparing for upcoming 49th Pottsville Saint Patrick's Parade

POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The parade celebrations continue this month in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Next up is the 49th Pottsville Saint Patrick's Parade.

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It's set to go next Saturday, March 15, at 12:00 p.m.

It will wind its way from Market and 12th Streets to the Humane/Phoenix Fire Company on Third Street.

Here's hoping for good weather for the big parade in the heart of Schuylkill County.

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