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Students learn valuable lessons in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students across the Commonwealth gathered Tuesday for the 36th Annual Teen Symposium on the Holocaust in Scranton. Its mission is to give youngsters a better understanding of a dark period in world history. The event on Tuesday was about educating younger generations on the horrors of the Holocaust through the […]
Charges filed against mother in death of child in Carbondale
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A mother has been charged in connection with the death of her child in Lackawanna County. Devon Boone, 35, was charged with homicide last month in the death of 5-year-old Zavier Taylor of Carbondale. Authorities have now charged Zaire Sheppherd, 37, of Scranton, the child's...
Dangers and consequences of gang activity
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The dangers and consequences of gang activity was the topic of discussion of Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters and United States Attorney Jerry Karam on Monday. They hosted a program for students at Tunkhannock Area High School to highlight the issue. Peters says there is a multi-pronged approach to […]
Over 45 tons of old electronics recycled as fundraiser for Wayne County YMCA
Over 90,000 pounds of old, unwanted electronics, much of it taking up space in an untold number of closets, attics, or corners of rooms at home was collected at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on April 20 for recycling. A fundraiser for the Wayne County YMCA in Honesdale, the twice-a-year event saw an estimated 350 vehicles join the line.
Foster care awareness event being held in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the nearly 400,000 children and youth in foster care nationwide. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus stopped by a theater in Wyoming County that’s helping spread the word. Popcorn and soda are staples of any theater-going experience, but there’s one thing […]
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