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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.
A taste of Lake Woebegon coming to Scranton
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Did Garrison Keillor work hard to develop his famously relaxing voice?. “You don’t work on it,” he said during a telephone interview. “You just do it.”. Was he an English major in real life? After all, he often...
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 […]
Honesdale debuts new women’s military monument
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— With Memorial Day just around the corner, many events are planned to commemorate those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus visited Wayne County Thursday morning and learned how they’re permanently honoring women in the military. A new monument stands big and tall at the […]
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 […]
You Can Enter The 2024 Electric City Flower Show
SCRANTON, Pa. — The 2024 Electric City Flower Show is will be held June 29th, 2024 at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. This is a free event and a great day of activities for families. There are many different competition categories of entries for adults and children. Home and...
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 […]
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...
Howard J. Grossman: Comprehensive planning and the future
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Are you familiar with the comprehensive plan for Luzerne and Lackawanna counties?. If not, learn about the June, 2021 plan for these counties. Noteworthy is the timing, because COVID-19 was amazingly present during the time when this 147-page report was finished. Public hearings were held in each county as well as a listing of priorities and many topics discussed during the planning process.
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 […]
State police announce DWI, theft arrests
On May 1, at around 8:10 p.m. PA state troopers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Route 739 at Village Center Drive in Blooming Grove Township for a traffic violation. The police on the scene alleged that the driver, a 44-year-old man from Hawley in a 1988 Volvo, was “substantially impaired and incapable of safe driving while being in actual physical control of his vehicle,” citing the use of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs prior to his driving. The driver was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. According to the police report, charges are pending.
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...
Deutsch Institute raising funds for repairs
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A NEPA non-profit that has helped people with physical and intellectual disabilities for decades. Now, it needs some help of its own after devastation struck its facility. A setback from Mother Nature isn’t stopping the Deutsch Institute from expanding in Lackawanna County. This building in Robinson Park on Scranton’s East Mountain […]
Archery Fest at Montage
Ready, aim, fireFor the 2nd year in a row archers from around the country have made their way to the hills of Montage mountain for archery fest. Greg Gondella, Archery Festival director says , “We have, full festival event. We have Vendor Village, we have novelty shots for prizes. We have four courses for all ability levels and a competition course. “
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 […]
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