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Ashley Legion Picking Up the Pieces Following Fire
ASHLEY BOROUGH, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — “We don’t even know when we are going to be open because of the extent of the damages,” says Tom McGovern of American Legion Post 673. A fire broke out in the bedroom of an apartment above American Legion Post...
Two wanted for alleged retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects who they say committed retail theft at Target. On May 12 two people entered Target in Wilkes-Barre Township, took two baby monitors, and hid them inside a diaper bag that was taken from the sales floor, police stated. Wilkes-Barre Township Police say one […]
EAM-Mosca cuts ribbon on Hazle Twp. expansion
HAZLE TWP. — Packaging system manufacturer EAM-Mosca held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the opening of its new 180,000-square-foot facility, which is part of the company’s $20 million plan to expand its Hazle Township campus. In addition to company President and CEO Christian W. Wiethuechter and EAM-Mosca...
Drums Native Casey Eichfeld Returning to the Olympics in 2024
Casey Eichfeld is set to become the second American to compete in four Olympics in canoeing after winning the men’s slalom at the Olympic Trials a couple of weeks ago. Eichfeld previously competed at the Olympics in 2008, 2012 and 2016 with a best finish of seventh.
Taking the oath in Lackawanna County to protect and serve
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police departments across the country are facing hiring shortages, some have even loosened policies to help fill the ranks. But those who took the oath at a graduation ceremony Tuesday say they’re ready to protect and serve. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci had a look into Hazleton class 261 of […]
Crash involving motorcycle stalls I-81 traffic in Luzerne County
LAFLIN, Pa. — A crash tied up traffic in Luzerne County. The backup on Interstate 81 North approaching the Pittston exit went for several miles. It's all because of a crash involving a motorcycle. It happened around 6:45 a.m. Monday along the interstate in Laflin, about 1.5 miles before...
America250PA reports progress on semiquincentennial celebration
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. According to the organizers and legislative supporters of America250PA, the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding will be something special. “250 years later, they’re going to be talking about us,” declared State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski. The...
Wilkes-Barre Zoning Hearing Board tables garage application, denies daycare
WILKES-BARRE — The zoning hearing board Wednesday during a relatively short session voted to continue until the next meeting an application by S&A Auto Repair to construct a commercial storage garage on a vacant lot after questions were raised over whether or not owner Scott Savage planned to demolish another structure on the property.
Berwick man arrested for allegedly harboring fugitive
Berwick, Pa. — A man is facing charges after he hid a woman in his apartment who was running from police, according to charges. Officer Joshua Lowery was on patrol on March 21 at 3:30 p.m. when he spotted Ashley Lopez walking on the sidewalk on Orange Street in Berwick. Lowery knew Lopez had an active arrest warrant out of the Columbia County’s Sheriff’s Office and he turned his patrol car around to stop her. ...
Cabell replies to Luzerne County filing over write-in tally
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Michael Cabell filed a legal response Tuesday in his quest to tally write-in votes, if any, in his tight Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District. His filing describes the Luzerne County Election Board’s legal argument as “nothing...
Crews battle house fire in Lansford
LANSFORD, Pa. - Crews battled a house fire in Carbon County Wednesday. It broke out shortly after 5 p.m. at the 200 block of East Abbott Street in Lansford, according to county dispatchers. No word yet on if anybody was injured or what may have caused the fire.
Berwick man allegedly groped young girl
Berwick, Pa. — A Berwick man was arrested after he groped a young girl inside her home, police say. Timothy Lee Daubert, 34, had come to the girl's house in the 600 block of Hillside Drive, Berwick, last July, according to Berwick Officer Joshua Lowery. He was there to pick up some paperwork from the girl's mother, who wasn't home. The child let Daubert in and she retrieved the papers...
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