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The Susquehanna River surged to record crest of 42.66 feet in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 9, 2011, causing damage to more than 2,000 Luzerne County properties not protected by the 15-mile levee system ...
It appears Luzerne County has been spared the major flooding that had been predicted as recently as Friday, when the Susquehanna River was projected to crest well above 30 feet at the Wilkes-Barre ...
It was the second night of Rockin the River, a free concert series in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Friday’s performance was by ...
Rockin’ the River at River Common in Wilkes-Barre has become one of the county’s most popular summer events. The free concert series draws in thousands of people along the Susquehanna River.
The Rockin' the River summer concert series returns to Wilkes-Barre on Friday, July 11.The three-week series, which takes ...
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County remains under a flood warning, but the river level here on the Susquehanna is hovering around 20 feet as of 6 a.m. on Thursd ...
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The sweet sounds of rock and roll echoed off the Susquehanna once again, as the Rockin' the River summer concert series returned to Millennium Circle in Wilkes-Barre.
WILKES-BARRE — The National Weather Service on Thursday forecast major flooding of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County as it rises more than tenfold to reach an expected crest of 34 feet ...
His first steamer, the side wheeler “Wilkes-Barre,” moved passengers between Wilkes-Barre, Plymouth and Nanticoke. Walp would purchase the “Magnolia” in 1887 and the “Susquehanna ...
Following flash flooding Monday that closed roads and schools after heavy rain pelted the Wyoming Valley, a flood warning is in effect for the Susquehanna River on Tuesday. However, no major floodi… ...
Jun. 18—WILKES-BARRE — Riverfest celebrates 30 years in Wilkes-Barre starting Friday, June 21 at 5:00 p.m. and carrying through Sunday, June 23, with family-friendly events and fun at Nesbitt ...
WILKES-BARRE – After being canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, RiverFest is back for its 25th year. John Maday, executive director of the all-volunteer Riverfront Parks Commi… ...