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Early morning shooting in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Police in Scranton are investigating an early morning shooting in the city. At around 3 a.m. Monday, police responded to the 1700 block of Pittston Ave. for a report of shots fired. One person was injured in the shooting. Their condition is unknown.
Scranton Premier Mart opens
SCRANTON, Pa. — A new spot in the Electric City opened on Saturday to grab some cultural cuisine. Scranton Premiere Mart on Pittston Avenue held its grand opening. The Bhutanese market opened thanks to a $100,000 grant from the city's American Rescue Plan Act. In addition to groceries, there's...
West Scranton High School dismissal for heating issues
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — West Scranton High School dismissed students early due to heating issues inside the building. Officials with the West Scranton High School stated students were dismissed at 10:00 a.m. Monday due to a heating issue with the building. Details of the issue were not released at this time.
Police looking to ID man in hotel TVs theft
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Dickson City Police Department needs help identifying a suspect after a theft at Home 2 Suites in Dickson City. Police say the man pictured below walked out of Home 2 Suites with their TVs. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dickson City Police Department at 570-489-3231.
Scranton officials mull taxing non-profits in the city
A firm hired by Scranton City Council is reviewing the tax exempt status of non profits in the Electric City in an effort to generate more revenue for the city. According to reports, Rudolph Clarke LLC has reviewed
Honesdale native Philip D. Cordaro promoted to Army colonel in Hawaii
A Honesdale native, Philip D. Cordaro, has advanced in the Army to the rank of colonel while stationed in Hawaii. Cordaro entered the Army right after graduation in 1996 from Honesdale High School. Cordaro, now 46, has served 23 years and has deployed to operations in Albania, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Alleged jailhouse confession in Baron murder may be used at trial
OLD FORGE, Pa. — The alleged murder confession a Lackawanna County man gave to his cellmate at the jail can be presented to a jury when it convenes next month to hear his case and decide his fate. Judge Terrence Nealon this week ruled Justin Schuback’s former cellmate was...
Bingo fundraiser benefits nonprofit pet organization
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local organization that helps pets in distress is getting a big helping hand. A huge crowd turned out Sunday afternoon for a Designer Purse Bingo Fundraiser benefiting Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care and Rescue for Domestic Animals. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller had the pleasure of being one of the […]
Two-vehicle crash in Madison Township injures 2
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in southeastern Franklin County Sunday afternoon, according to the Madison Township Fire Department. Fire officials said the crash happened just after 12:15 pm. in the area of Ebright Road and Blair Ave in Madison Township, located just north of Groveport.
Phil Jones Memorial Youth Bowling Tournament announces scholarship winners
Carbondale, Lackawanna Co. — Sunday the winners of the 2nd Annual Phil Jones Memorial Youth Scholarship Bowling Tournament were announced at Valley Bowling in Carbondale. The first place winners of the two age divisions received scholarship money raised by the Friends of Phil Memorial Committee. The Phil Jones Memorial...
Strike averted as 940 healthcare workers ratify new contracts
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Exactly a week before a planned Nurses Week strike, 940 frontline healthcare workers at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton have ratified three-year contracts. They say the contracts represent major steps forward in protecting and retaining seasoned caregivers. NEPANA is made up of...
Big adoption event at the Coccia Ford dealership
PA live! (WBRE/WYOU) — PA live! Rachel Malak recently took a quick trip to Clarks Summit with our friends from Coccia Ford. We’re gearing up for Saturday’s big adoption event at the dealership, so we wanted to pop by “Griffin Pond Animal Shelter” and why not take a Bronco!
Crews making emergency repairs on water main break in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water says crews are working to repair a water main break in Plains Township. At about 4:00 p.m., Pennsylvania American Water announced on Sunday crews are working to make emergency repairs to a water main break. The break happened at around 2:00 p.m. on Route 315 between […]
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