WAYNE COUNTY, HONESDALE (WBRE/WYOU) — Honesdale celebrated 250 years of America Friday with vendors, family activities, and entertainment. The historic community event kicked off in downtown Honesdale Central Rark with live music that started at 3:00 p.m. Community members said they were excited to celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone. "I think it's important not just for [...]
ASHLAND, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The funeral arrangements are now set for Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper Michael Pahira, who was killed in a crash on Interstate 81 Wednesday. The service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, at North Schuylkill High School auditorium. The graveside service will be private, reserved for family and other service [...]
Sandler, a longtime friend to both the singer and the Chiefs tight end, presided over the couple's July 3 ceremony in New York.
DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people were displaced Friday after multiple crews were called to a house fire in Dupont. Crews were called to a home on Chestnut Street around 4:30 p.m. for a fire that was primarily on the exterior of the building, according to the fire chief on scene. The fire was [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A time capsule from the bicentennial year of 1976 provided a glimpse into the past on Friday. "It's simple. If you don't learn about the past, then your future is in jeopardy," State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski said. "And I mean that." The Plains Township Bicentennial Commission opened a [...]
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Germania Hose Company and Excelsior Hose Company are teaming up to address the volunteer firefighter shortage locally. The agreement between the two departments and Duryea Borough began on July 1 and is providing a stipend to drivers during daytime hours. The shortage becomes more evident during the day because most [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Despite the heat on Friday, many people went to downtown Scranton for the big "Scrantastic Spectacular," the annual Fourth of July celebration that takes over Courthouse Square. Preparations started well before the event, taking place for most of the week. Daniel Demeiller has owned and operated D's Diner for over [...]
The USMNT's lead scorer in this World Cup spoke to the media on Friday and has opinions on the red card that will keep him out of the game against Belgium.
A handful of soccer stars opened the World Cup tournament with several goals on the leaderboard.
(WBRE/WYOU) — PPL is reporting thousands of customers are without power across northeastern Pennsylvania due to severe weather. Multiple counties are reported to have thousands of customers without power. Luzerne County has more than 7,700 customers without power, Lackawanna County has more than 3,000 customers without power, Carbon County has more than 3,200 customers without [...]
