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Man arrested for alleged shooting in Exeter
EXETER BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after he allegedly fired multiple shots into an occupied vehicle in Exeter Borough last week. On May 8, Wyoming Area Regional Police were called to the 1200 block of Exeter Avenue in Exeter for a report of a man firing a shot into a […]
Combating ticks for Lyme Disease Awareness Month in NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring in NEPA means the return of ticks. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and it’s a good time for health officials to remind us that those tiny bugs can cause big problems. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci spoke with an expert about the issue. The tick-borne disease expert Allegrucci spoke […]
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...
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...
Baseball Game Preview: Tunkhannock on Home-Turf
The Tunkhannock Tigers will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around. Tunkhannock lost 13-1 to Wyoming Valley West on Tuesday. Tunkhannock has struggled...
Softball Game Preview: Loyalsock Township Plays at Home
After two games on the road, Loyalsock Township is heading back home. They will take on the Abington Heights Comets at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Loyalsock Township: 2.8, Abington Heights: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. If Loyalsock...
Man allegedly steals $11K from cemetery association
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after allegedly stealing over $11,000 from Huntsville Cemetery Association. The Jackson Township Police Department has charged former President/Treasurer 82-year-old Robert Bullock from Dallas for allegedly stealing funds from the Huntsville Cemetery Association. According to the Jackson Township Police Department, on January 24 police […]
Field day for students with disabilities in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — More than 1,000 students from Luzerne and Wyoming counties attended the 17th annual field day event at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. Hosted by Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18. The field day is similar to the Special Olympics. It allows students to gather with friends and other community...
Keystone baseball set for regionals
The Keystone College baseball team is headed back to the NC Double A division 3 regionals for the 4 straight season. Last week the Giants captured the United East tournament title. The Giants have won 31 games this season but struggled early to find some consistency. Nate Ewing, Keystone College...
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.
Convicted murderer Patrick Russin facing ethnic intimidation, assault charges
DALLAS TWP. — When Patrick Raymond Russin went to the Dallas Township Police Department to pick up personal items on April 11, he was advised of an arrest warrant from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Russin, 54, of North Pioneer Avenue, Shavertown, apparently lost...
Scranton High School evacuated for gas leak
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton High School was evacuated due to a gas leak. Scranton High School evacuated around 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday due to a gas leak, according to school officials. The school district states that, given how serious gas leaks are, they decided to evacuate for the safety and security of the […]
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