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Lackawanna County murder case entering second week
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high-profile murder case in Lackawanna County is about to enter its second week. 38-year-old Justin Schuback is accused of robbing and killing Robert Baron of Old Forge in 2017. On Friday, prosecutors presented testimony and evidence to place the defendant at the scene of the crime, Ghigiarelli’s restaurant which […]
Interstate-81 work project switching directions
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The construction that caused bumper-to-bumper traffic for miles on Interstate 81 South last week is moving over to the opposite lane Monday. The next phase of the construction project on Interstate 81 spans through Luzerne and Lackawanna counties once again. PennDOT crews will be cutting and patching the shoulder on the […]
Spring plant sale in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — If you were looking for some flowers or other plants for mom, a plant sale in Scranton was a good place to go. The Greenhouse Project hosted the plant sale at Nay Aug Park. Folks could buy perennial herbs, lavender, hanging baskets, and plants for the...
Hose company holds soppressata contest
CARBONDALE, Pa. — It was a soppressata celebration in Lackawanna County on Saturday. The Meredith Hose Company near Carbondale hosted a contest for makers of the cured meat. Photos sent in by the hose company showed 24 different kinds of soppressata, all homemade. The contest is a big fundraiser...
Wayne Area Sports Hall of Fame offers grants to local youth groups
HONESDALE — The Wayne Area Sports Hall of Fame has been in existence for more than 30 years. Over the course of those three decades, officials have worked long and hard on two separate endeavors. The first is the founding and maintenance of a shrine dedicated to the memory of our area's iconic...
Defense attorney in Robert Baron murder case questions if others were involved. State police say there's only one suspect
SCRANTON, Pa. — Justin Schuback is still the only suspect in the disappearance and death of Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron, a state police investigator testified Friday. Defense Attorney Bernie Brown, citing reports gathered from the investigation, pressed Cpl. Greg Allen during the fifth day of Schuback's murder...
Lackawanna County shutting down it's health department
Lackawanna County is closing down its fledgling health department and redirecting resources to reinvent the way it serves vulnerable children and families. County Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Matt McGloin announced Thursday sweeping changes
Now's The Time To Prune Your Apple Trees And Landscape Shrubs
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Now that the last of the very cold weather its behind us it's the perfect time to get out your trimmers and prune your landscape. Paul tells us the perfect way to prune your apple trees. Since the trees are just beginning to sprout leaves and you can still see the structure of the trees late, spring is a good time to prune its branches. The trees will begin growing fast so the tree will also heal quickly where the branches are cut.
Bread Basket Bolt takes place in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit that helps feed thousands enjoyed a boost in its mission. Dozens of runners and walkers headed out Saturday along Lackawanna River Heritage Trail for the inaugural Bread Basket Bolt. The event sponsored by Bread Basket of NEPA took participants along either a 5K or 10K trail. Money […]
Scranton Prep baseball defeats Wallenpaupack
SCRANTON, Pa. — Prep leading 1-0... Wallenpaupack's Jake Holbert hits one just high enough to get over the infielders... Gannon Decker coming from second... makes the turn and third and heads home to score... game tied at 1 a piece. Then Jordan Santiago with a hit to short stop......
Naloxone kits to be distributed to combat opioid epidemic
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wright Center has announced they are participating in a state-led initiative to give away free overdose-reversing kits and other harm-reduction supplies. As stated in the release those who want to receive the naloxone kits and drug-checking strips by visiting The Wright Center. The center is open Monday through Friday […]
Talks about the future of Keystone College
LA PLUME, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Lackawanna County college is fighting to stay open due to its financial situation. “We picked the school for a reason so it’s kind of tragic seeing it like fall apart because there’s a lot of stuff like the stairs are broken so so it’s just it’s a bit upsetting,” […]
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