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28-02-2025
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What to know for the Pittston St. Patrick's Parade
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From parking, bathrooms, and times this is the guide for what you need to know about the Pittston Saint Patrick's Parade. The City of Pittston Police Department is reminding people of road closures due to the Saint Patrick's Parade on Saturday. Police say roads throughout the city and downtown area will shut down at 10:00 a.m. for The Leprechaun Loop Run/Walk. 2025 Saint Patrick's Parades happening in NEPA Police say the roads will open back up around 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. According to the Pittston City St. Patrick's Parade Facebook page, they recommend parking at the Greater Pittston YMCA, Saint John's Church, behind City Hall, Quinn's Market, Pittston Memorial Library (front and back), and at the Upper Tomato Festival Lot. The parade group says if you plan on enjoying one of the downtown bars, you are strongly encouraged to get a ride or use Uber/Lyft. There are port-o-potties located in the Anthracite Fitness Factory Parking Lot and in the lower Tomato Festival lot. The parade starts at the Turkey Hill at the south end of town. It travels north on Main Street, loops onto Kennedy Boulevard at the Coal Miner Statue, and then ends near Pizza Hut. There will be an emcee in the lower Tomato Festival lot, which will be the busiest. The parade group says if you are looking for excitement, that is where to head. If you are looking for a quieter spot they are usually located at the beginning and the end of the route. The 12th annual parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-01-2025
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Alleged dealer charged with selling drugs across Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police stated they arrested a man who allegedly sold fentanyl and crack cocaine across Luzerne County. In November 2024, Pittston City's Special Investigation Unit and Nanticoke City Police Department started a joint investigation into the drug sales of 55-year-old Cain Knight, of Nanticoke City. The investigation revealed Knight was selling fentanyl and crack cocaine throughout multiple communities within Luzerne County, according to the Pittston Police Department. Man allegedly steals voucher at Mohegan Pennsylvania Police said numerous purchases of crack cocaine and fentanyl were made, leading to a search warrant executed for Knight's home and vehicle. On Thursday, January 30th the search warrant was severed at Knight's residence in the 100 block of East Grand Street, Apartment rear, 2nd floor in Nanticoke. As a result, fentanyl, packaging material, and a 9MM Ruger handgun were seized from inside the apartment. Knight is charged with manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance and person not to possess firearms. His bail was set at $200,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
