Luzerne County Fair returns after flood last year [Video]

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Last year flood waters damaged the grounds of the Luzerne County Fair, but now organizers say they’re back and better than ever.

Amanda Faneck who does public relations/marketing for the fair said “We had a great crowd for the first night. It was beautiful weather and so we’re really excited for the next couple of days.”

The lights beamed off the rides early Thursday, but a glow shines even brighter from a wood-carved bald eagle that stands tall on the grounds.

Brenda Pugh, the chairwoman of the Luzerne County Fair said, “It’s pride, it’s strength, it’s integrity and that’s who we are.”

62nd Luzerne County Fair kicks off in Lehman Township

Chairwoman Pugh shows where the piece of art was damaged in last year’s storm that flooded the fairgrounds leveling tents and eventually ending the fair early.

Pugh continued, “We had to scrape layers of mud and flood waters off and replace it with different materials. Fill the ruts …