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Former St. Joseph’s Hospital gets new lease on life
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A landmark building in Luzerne County which served generations of families for the past century is getting a new lease on life. The former St. Joseph’s Hospital has been vacant and falling apart for nearly 20 years. 28-22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick takes us inside the building that still […]
Motorcycle driver dies after being struck, pinned by SUV
HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A motorcycle driver died after being struck by an SUV, according to the Hazleton City Police Department. The crash happened on May 8 around 11:20 a.m. in the area of North Church St. and 17th St. in Hazleton and was observed by police. According...
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. ...
Plainfield man wanted in fatal stabbing arrested in Pennsylvania
PLAINFIELD - A 44-year-old city man was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the fatal stabbing of a 45-year-old man at the Plainfield Train Station last summer. Aswad J. Spruiel was arrested May 10 by U.S. Marshals in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, according to Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel. Spruiel has...
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...
Pedestrian struck, hospitalized in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person is hospitalized after being struck by a car in Hazle Township. Just before 6:00 p.m. Monday evening, Officials tell 28/22 News authorities were called to the intersection of Route 309 and 23rd Street in Hazle Township after a person was reportedly struck by a car. 28/22 News […]
Parade honors first responders in Schuylkill County
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — People in Schuylkill County celebrated their first responders with a parade. The 70th annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention Parade stepped off Saturday in Pottsville. Those who came out for the parade say it's good for the community and lets them support and honor firefighters. Dick...
Two killed in overnight Schuylkill County crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — Two people were killed in an overnight crash in Schuylkill County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash happened Friday around 12:11 a.m. along Route 183 in Wayne Township. Troopers say a Toyota GR86 was traveling south at a high rate of speed...
Tamaqua Area student recognized for musical talents
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week’s Here’s to You Kid segment, we are introducing you to a Tamaqua Area High School Senior who is being recognized for her musical talents. She is also very passionate about the environment. The trumpet holds a special place in Brianna Snyder’s heart. “I chose to play trumpet […]
One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania
Schuylkill River Trail, which runs for over 75 miles mostly along the Schuylkill River, is one of the six great bike trails in Eastern Pennsylvania. The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one that Montgomery County residents can enjoy every day, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone.
Four arrested for alleged retail theft at Walmart
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that four people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout May. On May 1 around 6:20 p.m., troopers responded to a theft where […]
COLUMN: They called me Frogman
By Jason Stump Guest Columnist Isaiah 55:12 “For you shall go out in joy and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” What’s up Frogman!? Frog! ….Frogger!….Froggy! As a young boy I would often hear […] The post COLUMN: They called me Frogman appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Dive team finds gun allegedly used to kill St. Clair Township woman
ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Dive teams have recovered a gun they say was used to kill a Saint Clair Township woman. The gun was found inside Donegal Lake. The District Attorney's Office says the gun was used to kill 71-year-old Alice Robson in December. Matthew Bates, 18, Robert...
Paris: The next stop for the ‘Zain Train’ from Benton
BENTON, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Columbia County wrestler has officially punched his ticket to Paris for the summer Olympic Games. His proud family awaits his return home as he prepares for this next chapter in his wrestling career. 28/22’s Gianna Galli spent the day with his family in Benton. Accomplished wrestler Zain Retherford overcame […]
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