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Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Susquehanna County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 2:06 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for Susquehanna County. Expect pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:05 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Rush, or 9 miles west of...
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...
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 […]
'We start all over' – Owner of gutted Wayne County business plans to come back
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — A business that's been around for more than 30 years in Wayne County went up in flames over the weekend. Bob Yedinak says he had only been home from work for two hours when he got an urgent call to return. What he saw when he pulled up turned his stomach.
Update on potential Keystone College closure
LA PLUME, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There’s a new update on the future of Keystone College. 28/22 News told you recently the private college in Lackawanna County is putting a plan together for its students in case of a potential closure. College president John Pullo said they are working with an investment partner to secure […]
Lane restrictions coming to North Scranton Expressway
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT has announced there will be lane restrictions on the North Scranton Expressway in Lackawanna County. According to PennDOT, intermittent lane restrictions and ramp closures on Route 11 (North Scranton Expressway) start May 6. Officials say work will be done during the day and night hours through the winter of 2024. […]
Picks of the Week with Rich Hayes
PA live! (WBRE) — The most entertaining grocer in the Keystone State, Rich Hayes, owner of Hayes Market in Waymart, joined PA live! hosts Rachel Malak and Chris Bohinski in a sponsored check-in. You can find out more about Hayes Market by calling (570) 488-6500, or going to Waymart...
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.
Anderson headed North
Bob Ide/ Fox56 sports says , "We're up at Keystone College today visiting Jack Anderson. Jack has some big news for us. We'll get to that a little bit later on in. Jack, talk to me about your career here. You stay here three years. how did it go? How do you think it went?
Stafursky sisters add something special to Valley View softball
ARCHBALD, Pa. — The Lady Cougars are on the prowl, taking down teams with their offense of mighty bats and strong pitching on defense. Mia Wascura is in her first year coaching this team and says each player brings something special to the table. "To be able to get...
Wayne County fire heavily damages building
A fire in Wayne County heavily damaged a building. Several crews from Lackawanna and Wayne counties were called out to a fire shortly after 8pm Sunday night along J & J Road near Hamlin. Fire crews battled the flames for hours. The building contained farm equipment and is believed to be a total loss. A fire marshal will investigate the cause of that fire in Wayne County.
Driver arrested, meth and various drugs seized
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a driver during a traffic stop after allegedly he was found with meth and various drugs. The Carbondale Police Department says they arrested Kevin Nealon on April 19 during a traffic stop for a traffic infraction. After speaking with Nealon officers said they suspected he was involved in “criminal […]
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