Lakewood Park
LATEST NEWS
Disease infected ticks are looking to bite. How people can stay safe
Tis the season of the ticks — and a time for residents to cover up and take precautions. A bite from a tiny tick can cause Lyme and other diseases, such as Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Powassan. The risk of encountering an infected tick in Rockland and the rest of the Hudson Valley region is high, Rockland Health Department says.
Delaware County man charged with assault, manslaughter in death of Deposit child
A Delaware County man faces manslaughter and assault charges in connection to a child's death in Deposit late last week, New York State Police said. James Christ Jr., 26, of Deposit, was arrested after State Police investigators were dispatched to a Fair Street address Friday for an unresponsive toddler, officials said.
New project unveiled at South Scranton Little League's Harmon Field
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County Challenger Division in Scranton is celebrating new things to come to this clubhouse at the Harmon Field sports complex. This gathering was to announce that this fall, renovations will begin on the bathrooms here to transform them into a space that will provide necessary facilities for players with special needs.
UGI announces upcoming price increases
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — UGI Utilities announced upcoming increases in rates for consumers. UGI will increase rates by 4.5% for residential customers, 6% for commercial customers, and 6.5% for industrial retail customers starting June 1. According to UGI, on June 1 consumers will see an increase in rates followed by an additional increase projected by […]
Governor Shapiro unveils new state tourism brand
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a new state tourism brand Monday called “The Great American Getaway” in Lackawanna County. He made a stop at PNC Field ahead of his week-long RV tour with his family across the commonwealth. Tourism generates almost $80,000,000 in Pennsylvania while supporting nearly 500,000 jobs. The governor’s […]
Local brewery raises funds for brain cancer with Always Give beer campaign
A local brewing business in Lackawanna County is raising money for brain cancer research. Last Minute Brewing in Scott Township is running a promotion for a hazy beer called Always Give. You can currently buy the beer in four-packs, as new batches continue to come in. All proceeds go the...
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...
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 […]
Walking for healthy hearts in Lackawanna County
MOOSIC, Pa. — The rain didn't stop people from walking to support healthy hearts Saturday morning in Lackawanna County. The NEPA Heart Walk kicked off at PNC Field in Moosic with participants walking to help raise awareness for heart disease. The first lap of the walk was dedicated to...
Guilty verdict in Lackawanna County murder trial
A guilty verdict in the Justin Shuback murder trial in Lackawanna County. Shuback was found guilty of first-degree murder and burglary by a jury in Lackawanna County on Wednesday afternoon, following 10 hours of deliberation over 2 days, in the death of Old Forge businessman Robert Baron Sr. in 2017. Cries of "burn in hell” and "garbage” came from the courtroom gallery as the county sheriff’s deputies led Schuback away after the jury’s verdict was read. It took more than six years for the police to find Robert Baron’s remains, discovered near Pagnotti Park in Old Forge last year. It took almost 14 months for prosecutors to bring Schuback to trial.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.