December 4, 2024 at 21:48 ESTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Six infrastructure improvement and renovation plans for Danville Area School District buildings were presented to the school board Wednesday night.
December 4, 2024 at 21:48 ESTDaily Item
MIFFLINBURG — The Mifflinburg Area School Board will move forward with its $7.5 million Wildcat Athletic Complex.
December 4, 2024 at 20:52 ESTPA homepage
CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Traffic was at a standstill and parts of Interstate 80 were closed after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers and other vehicles on Wednesday night.
Authorities told 28/22 News the Sugar Valley Fire Department and Pennsylvania State Police Lamar were called to the area of Exit 199 on Interstate 80 Westbound around 6:00 p.m. for a crash involving almost 10 tractor-trailers and three to four passenger vehicles.
Officials say there were several injuries reported, but there is no word at this time on their severity.
December 4, 2024 at 19:59 ESTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Beer from America's oldest brewery will soon start flowing in Illinois.
Pottsville, Pennsylvania-based Yuengling says it'll start serving its five varieties of beer in the state early next year.
Giant gingerbread creation on display in Pocono Township
It'll be available in draft by the end of January and in packaged form in the following weeks.
December 4, 2024 at 18:17 ESTPA homepage
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A giant gingerbread creation is now on display at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos as part of their annual snowland celebration.
Celebrity Chef Ashley Holt made the display as part of a competition with TV star and pastry chef Duff Goldman.
Both chefs unveiled their displays on Wednesday and will now compete for a cash prize for charity.
Guests at the Pocono Township and Maryland Great Wolf Lodges are encouraged to post the gingerbread on social media.
December 4, 2024 at 17:45 ESTDaily Item
SUNBURY — A proposed contract for the Shikellamy business manager will net him a $35,000 raise in five years, according to the agenda for Thursday night’s school board meeting.
December 4, 2024 at 17:33 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A beloved local organization dedicated to helping teens in Lackawanna County is starting a new chapter.
The NEPA Youth Shelter, known for its safe and inclusive space for high school students, has faced challenges but is working tirelessly to continue its mission.
The NEPA Youth Shelter has been a place of comfort and care for hundreds of teenagers over the years, and soon, its new location will be right down the road from Scranton High School.
December 4, 2024 at 17:28 ESTPA homepage
KIDDER TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Snow will be a welcome sight for skiers and resorts in our area.
In the meantime, it's cold enough to make snow, which is why the slopes at Jack Frost Ski Resort in the Poconos opened for the season on Wednesday.
People came out from all over for the first day of the season to hit the slopes.
Wyoming County kids read bedtime stories to rescued animals
December 4, 2024 at 17:22 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A reconstruction project in Lackawanna County is finally underway after some delays.
Nay Aug Avenue in Scranton closed on Wednesday for the Green Ridge Bridge Replacement Project.
Restrictions on roadways across Pennsylvania during Thursday’s snow
The road is expected to remain closed until fall of 2026.
Those who walk or bike the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail will need to take a detour during construction.
Green Ridge Street will stay open for pedestrians during the project.
December 4, 2024 at 17:14 ESTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Risant Health has received all required regulatory approvals to complete its transaction with Cone Health, which becomes the second health system to join the emerging conglomerate along with Geisinger.
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