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In today's newsletter:

  • Popular Wilkes-Barre fine-dining spot suddenly closes after six years downtown
  • Why Wilkes-Barre's busy Sheetz is being torn down yet again
  • Why the Salvation Army honored Councilperson Tony Brooks this week

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  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
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📰 News we're reading

1. Bank+Vine in Wilkes-Barre closes doors after six years (2822news.com) — A longtime fine-dining favorite in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Bank + Vine on South Main Street, has officially closed after about six years in business. The owners thanked guests and staff in a Facebook post, marking the end of a popular bistro-style spot that helped anchor the city's restaurant scene and offered a historic 1912-themed dining experience.
   

2. Sheetz store in Wilkes-Barre being demolished again for a rebuild (citizensvoice.com) — If you rely on the Sheetz along Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, expect a longer detour: the store is being demolished again for a full rebuild and is temporarily closed. Plans filed with Wilkes-Barre's planning office call for a new, larger store and fueling area at the same site, with work expected to wrap up by winter 2026.
   

3. Salvation Army honors Tony Brooks at annual dinner (timesleader.com) — Wilkes-Barre residents may want to know that City Councilperson Tony Brooks was honored with the Salvation Army's Community Impact Award during a fundraising dinner supporting local charity work. The event highlighted the Kirby Family House shelter in downtown Wilkes-Barre and weekly bilingual services at the Citadel on South Pennsylvania Boulevard, underscoring ongoing support for families experiencing homelessness and spiritual programs for youth.
   

4. Nursing home workers demand transparency amid alleged healthcare coverage lapses (thetimes-tribune.com) — Nursing home workers, including staff at the Embassy of Wyoming Valley on North Pennsylvania Avenue in Wilkes-Barre, are protesting repeated lapses in their health insurance coverage despite ongoing paycheck deductions. Demonstrations across several regional facilities highlighted canceled prescriptions, delayed surgeries, and confusion over new management, as union representatives demand accountability and stable benefits for frontline caregivers.
   

5. GAMEFACE WEEK 4: Game of the Week, Wilkes-Barre Area at Berwick (citizensvoice.com) — Wilkes-Barre Area's winless Wolfpack head to Berwick tonight in a key Wyoming Valley Conference football matchup, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Crispin Field. The preview breaks down Wilkes-Barre's passing attack, line play, and what the team must do to avoid an 0-4 start against a surging Berwick squad.
   

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