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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police and K-9 units conduct search in downtown Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Scranton Police and k-9 units surrounded the streets of the Electric City Friday night. Scranton Police Department could be seen conducting a thorough search of the area in and around Vine and North Washington Street in downtown just after 6:30 p.m. Several patrol cruisers circled the city this evening for hours. The heightened police activity took place near and around the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church summer Greek Food Festival that wrapped around 7:00 p.m. Still no word from police on exactly why they had a police presence in that area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mobile exhibit honoring veterans stops in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mobile exhibit made a stop in Lackawanna County Tuesday to honor our country's veterans. The Wreaths Across America Exhibit was at Toyota of Scranton on Tuesday. The exhibit features displays that educate visitors about those who serve. It also features a theater where guests can learn about wreaths for veterans. Greek Food Festival kicks off in Scranton Organizers say honoring veterans is a cause that's near and dear to their hearts. 'I come from a very, ya know, proud military family, and I just love veterans. I love being able to bring awareness to the veterans that are still here, and veterans that have passed, because if we didn't have them, then we wouldn't have half the things that we do now,' Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America, Megan Fenwick, explained. The Wreaths Across America event runs through Wednesday at Toyota of Scranton and is free. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
