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$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 […]
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 […]
Warm, Dry Most Of Friday; Wet, Cooler Weekend
Overnight with the clear sky and light wind temps dip back into the mid to upper 50s. Clouds then increase little by little for our Friday, ahead of our next storm system. This could bring a stray shower or rumble of thunder late Friday evening and night. Scattered showers are...
Home & Backyard's Spring Fever: Rock Hard Coatings
BLAKELY, Pa. — This is a paid segment sponsored by Rock Hard Coatings. Whether you're looking for residential, commercial, or industrial floor coating services, Rock Hard Coatings has you covered! Home and Backyard visited this family owned business with over 15 years of experience. Garage, residential, commercial or industrial...
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...
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Southern Wayne and Pike County Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 5:19 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Southern Wayne and Pike County. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. "At 5:19 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
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 […]
Honesdale Borough Council agrees to remove older playground set in Central Park
The old playground equipment in Honesdale's Central Park, sitting next to the newer, more colorful version, is expected to be removed. Councilor James Hamill, who chairs the Parks & Recreation Committee, said at the April 22 borough council meeting that the Department of Public Works (DPW), some years ago, reported that the tunnels were cracked, and were quickly removed. During a litter cleanup on the Saturday before the council meeting, Hamill said he and Councilor Tiffany Rogers noticed rust showing on the pieces that remain.
PSP remembers fallen troopers in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police in Lackawanna County held a ceremony to honor troopers who have been killed in the line of duty. Both current and retired members of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop R gathered at Eagle Hose Company Number 1 in Dickson City for a memorial service to commemorate 119 […]
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