Mark Hiller

2 weeks ago | pahomepage.com | Mark Hiller

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The city of Wilkes-Barre is not “Out of Touch” with their music taste. The city is bringing Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates to Public Square this summer for the third annual free summer concert series.

2 weeks ago | pahomepage.com | Mark Hiller

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A beloved hardware store will soon close its doors in Wilkes-Barre. After 70 years, Walter’s Hardware on Coal Street in Wilkes-Barre will close. The closure comes after the death of 72-year-old owner Walter Letanski who unexpectedly passed away last December. He along with his wife Karen, owned and operated Walter’s Hardware. She has now decided it is time to retire.

2 weeks ago | pahomepage.com | Mark Hiller

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Preparations are underway for an annual walk that raises awareness about women’s homelessness in northeastern Pennsylvania. This is Volunteers of America Pennsylvania largest fundraiser to support Ruth’s Place in Wilkes-Barre. It is the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Luzerne County. The event invites people to come to Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square and walk a route many women may take who are experiencing homelessness.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mark Hiller

DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Girl Scouts are known for helping the community and selling cookies, but embracing bats? That is exactly what is behind a local Girl Scout’s mission in the Poconos. Kendra Collins is not supervising a major construction project, but she hopes what she is teaching girls to build brings major benefits. “It really goes back to loving the unloved, you know, because people don’t like bats. They’re scary, you know,” said Kendra.

3 weeks ago | pahomepage.com | Mark Hiller

JERMYN, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Most kids love swimming, but you would be hard-pressed to find someone who loves it more than a Lackawanna County boy. The 12-year-old from Jermyn has taken that desire and turned it into some eye-opening accomplishments. 12-year-old Ryder Bevan takes to the swimming block with such determination. Every time he hits the water, he does so with purpose.