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New chapter in school observatory's history taking students to the stars
TAYLOR, Pa. — A long-forgotten observatory outside Riverside High School in Lackawanna County has a history that begins on Christmas morning, 1974. "It's actually my wife's fault. She bought me a telescope in 1974, or so it's believed," said former teacher John Kosek. Kosek started the school's observatory on...
Andre Gordon Will Stand Trial For Triple Homicide: Bucks DA
Gordon Jr., 26, had a preliminary hearing held in absentia on Wednesday, May 15 after he "refused to come out of his jail cell to be transported to the Justice Center," according to prosecutors. During the hearing, Magisterial District Judge Terrence Hughes reviewed photos, heard 911 calls, and watched body...
Two accused of $400 retail theft at Target
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are continuing to search for suspects involved in multiple retail thefts across Targets in NEPA. According to the Dickson City Police Department, the two men pictured used magnetic keys to remove video games from their security devices. Police say the two got away with stealing $470 worth of […]
Lackawanna County DA speaks on guilty verdict
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the guilty verdict was handed down, seven years of investigating went into the Justin Schubach case. 28/22 News sat down exclusively with the Lackawanna County District Attorney who says a lot of work from several agencies led to Wednesday’s verdict. Powell took over the case in 2018 when there were […]
Keystone College announces progress in plan to remain open
LA PLUME, Pa. — Keystone College says it has made "significant progress" on a plan to keep the school open. Keystone College announced Friday that it is in the final stages of a funding agreement with a strategic partner to create a plan to move forward. Details of the...
Lackawanna County beer distributor changing hands after 7 decades
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family-owned and operated business for over seventy years in Lackawanna County will soon change hands. The owners of Pioneer Beer Distributor in Scranton are calling it quits. 28/22 News Reporter Jason Livecchi spoke with the owner as well as customers who say they will be missed. “I have known […]
Howard J. Grossman: Comprehensive planning and the future
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Are you familiar with the comprehensive plan for Luzerne and Lackawanna counties?. If not, learn about the June, 2021 plan for these counties. Noteworthy is the timing, because COVID-19 was amazingly present during the time when this 147-page report was finished. Public hearings were held in each county as well as a listing of priorities and many topics discussed during the planning process.
Deutsch Institute raising funds for repairs
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A NEPA non-profit that has helped people with physical and intellectual disabilities for decades. Now, it needs some help of its own after devastation struck its facility. A setback from Mother Nature isn’t stopping the Deutsch Institute from expanding in Lackawanna County. This building in Robinson Park on Scranton’s East Mountain […]
Mid Valley ready for another run
The questions marks have been answered for the Mid Valley Softball team. The 2023 state champions lost a strong core of their team to graduation but have answered the bell finishing the season. Mike Piercy, Mid Valley Manager says, “We had kids step up in and we've been excited from...
Jury deliberating in NEPA murder trial
The fate of Justin Shuback is in the hands of the jury. Jurors began deliberating Tuesday afternoon in Shuback's murder trial. Shuback is accused of killing Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron in 2017. If convicted, Shuback could face life in prison. Jury deliberation will resume this morning in Lackawanna County.
Ohio Highway Patrol looking for driver who fatally struck motorcyclist Monday evening
FALLS TOWNSHIP − The Ohio Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a two-vehicle traffic crash that resulted in a fatality. It happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. Monday near milepost 8 on U.S. 40. Authorities said Gary M. Frey, 71, of Zanesville was driving a 2015 BMV motorcycle eastbound. A...
A taste of Lake Woebegon coming to Scranton
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Did Garrison Keillor work hard to develop his famously relaxing voice?. “You don’t work on it,” he said during a telephone interview. “You just do it.”. Was he an English major in real life? After all, he often...
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