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Driver who fled multi-vehicle crash on I-80 apprehended
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The driver of a tractor-trailer involved in a multi-vehicle crash that slowed traffic on Interstate 80 in the Poconos on Monday afternoon was taken into custody Tuesday. According to police, the crash happened just after 1:30 p.m. near the Bartonsville Exit, causing a traffic backup for miles. Police say […]
10-year-old Wayne County boy on waiting list for new kidney
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 10-year-old Wayne County boy is on the list for a new kidney. Jake Algerio and his family are working closely with the Wright Center for Community Health. They are all praying Jake receives a lifesaving call soon. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack had the chance to meet Jake and […]
Man scammed out of $100K by fake federal agents
BLOOMING GROVE TWP., PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man was scammed multiple times losing over $100,000 by men pretending to be federal agents. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on March 26 a 68-year-old man from Hawley reported about a scam. Police say between March 19-26 the victim was scammed on three occasions […]
$10K worth of cocaine seized after crash
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— State police say they seized $10,000 worth of cocaine after a driver, allegedly under the influence of several drugs, crashed in Wayne County. On Wednesday, Pennsylvania State Police announced Joan Mejia, from Carbondale, was charged with driving under the influence and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute following a crash […]
Bronx man charged with criminally negligent homicide in death of Sullivan County man
Investigations revealed that Marcos Medina, 34, from the Bronx, was operating a box truck traveling east on Route 17K when he veered into the opposite lane, resulting in the collision with Filcher's vehicle
Independent forensic audit of Monticello’s books critical
MONTICELLO – An independent forensic audit of the Village of Monticello’s books for the period of January 1, 2019 through January 5, 2023 has found a number of issues including that the village has not had an “unqualified audit opinion” in the last six years – since July 31, 2018.
Honesdale's entire Department of Public Works crew has resigned
Correction: A previous version of this story misstated a quote from Councilor Noelle Mundy. She said that she "can" promise concerns have been addressed. Posters, covered in transparent plastic, and anonymously stapled to some utility poles in downtown Honesdale, read: “The citizens of Honesdale Borough appreciate the Department of Public Works (DPW). We...
Broadway Star Karen Mason kicks off Bradstan Cabaret Series at Eldred Preserve
ELDRED – Karen Mason, award-winning Broadway actor and singer, will perform “Just in Styne” for the opening night of The Bradstan Cabaret Series at The Eldred Preserve on May 26 at 7 p.m. Kicking off the 2024 season, fan favorite Mason will share her love of songwriter...
Will PA see more cicadas this year?
SALEM TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s the season of cicadas emerging from the ground, but this year parts of the US will be seeing trillions of them. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus visited an environmental education center in the Poconos to find out if parts of our region will be swarmed with the species. It’s […]
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