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Local Roundup: Pittston Area softball handed first loss of the season
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. North Pocono scored in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 2-1 victory Thursday over Pittston Area in a non-conference softball game, handing the Patriots their first loss of the season. Pittston Area finished the regular season at 16-1 and...
Residents air out concerns about bridge restrictions in Luzerne County
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New weight restrictions on a bridge in Luzerne County could prevent first responders from getting across and saving lives in a reasonable time, and that’s concerning Plymouth Township residents. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was at a meeting Thursday where those worries were aired out. Safety concerns have prompted […]
Superior court orders new trial for Plymouth man
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Superior Court on Thursday vacated the rape and physical assault convictions of Edwin Colon and ordered a new trial in Luzerne County Court. The appellate court’s ruling in a 10-page opinion followed the recommendation of President Judge Michael T. Vough that Colon, 33, should be awarded a new trial.
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...
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 […]
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.
Rescue highlights dangers of firefighting
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two firefighters were rescued from that burning building Thursday morning in Edwardsville. It highlights the dangers associated with firefighting. “It’s one of the most dangerous professions in the country, and today just proved it,” said Chief Frank Guido from Kingston/Forty Fort Fire Department. The dramatic rescues of two firefighters caught […]
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 […]
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...
Kitten rescue leads to adoption in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A kitten was rescued and then adopted in Luzerne County on Wednesday. The Wilkes-Barre city firefighters on East Ross Street said a vehicle pulled up to the fire department's headquarters, hoping to get help for an unexpected visitor in the engine compartment. When firefighters went to...
'Sunsets on South Main' returning to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — "Sunsets on South Main" is returning to downtown Wilkes-Barre starting this week. The free outdoor celebration will be around all summer long starting tomorrow at Midtown Village. People are encouraged to come out and enjoy live music, adult beverages, and several different food options.
Lane restrictions set for I-81 southbound in Luzerne County next week
WILKES-BARRE — There will be lane restrictions next week on Interstate 81 southbound from Exit 180 (Moosic) to Exit 165 (Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre) in Luzerne County for shoulder cutting and pothole patching. Work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Motorists should expect delays and...
Inside the minds of high school grads
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. As the high school year nears its end, the students surely have a lot on their minds. Don’t ask me exactly what that is today, but I can say a thing or two about what my fellow grads and I were carrying inside our heads 64 years ago as our big day drew near.
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 […]
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