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Armed Forces Parade hits the streets of Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local patriotic parade put on pause by the pandemic made its return to Scranton. It honored active military service members who marched their way back to the Center City. The Armed Forces Parade returned to downtown Scranton for the first time in five years. One woman who attended with […]
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...
Clark's Ralph Talarico Among University of Scranton Undergraduate Class of 2024
CLARK, NJ — The University of Scranton, in announcing its graduating Class of 2024, included a Clark resident, Ralph Talarico. In making the announcement, the university stated, "Ralph J. Talarico of Clark was among more than 775 members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 who were awarded bachelor's degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 19 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Degrees were conferred to graduates who had completed their academic degree requirements in August and December of 2023, as well as January and May of 2024."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Talarico earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Congratulations to Ralph Talarico and his family! [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
University of Scranton graduates take stage in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Students whose high school graduations were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic confidently walked across the stage in cap and gown on Sunday for the University of Scranton's undergraduate commencement ceremony. The university held the graduation ceremony at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township. More than 775...
Young athletes battle it out in Youth Games 2024
MAYFIELD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some young athletes battled it out at the first-ever Youth Games in Lackawanna County. The non-profit Athletes Caring Together held its Inaugural Athletic Games Sunday at the Mayfield Sports Complex. More than 200 children from six months to 10 years old took part in more than a dozen free sporting […]
Fire damages building in Scranton
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — A fire tore through a historic building on Franklin Avenue early this morning in Scranton. According to officials on the scene, fire crews were removed from the building due to dangerous smoke conditions. “Visibility was not good for the firefighters that were in there. A...
Garage damaged by fire in Lackawanna County
TAYLOR, Pa. — Fire destroyed a garage in Lackawanna County early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the place at the corner of Cooper and East Grove Streets in Taylor just after midnight. Officials have not said how the fire started. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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...
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...
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.
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 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 […]
A taste of Lake Woebegon coming to Scranton
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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 […]
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...
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