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Lackawanna County employee suspended indefinitely
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Lackawanna County Official is off the job for comments about the attempted assassination of former President Trump. The county employee of more than 20 years has been suspended without pay. The Lackawanna County Commissioners suspended Community Relations Manager Rick Notari for an alleged comment made online following the assassination attempt […]
Lackawanna County man struck by lightning
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials confirmed that a Lackawanna County man was struck by lightning Monday night. Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety confirmed that a call came in just after 10:00 p.m. for an 84-year-old man struck by lightning on Cranberry Ave. On-scene personnel confirmed that the man was struck by lightning through the […]
Storm damage in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Close to 25 thousand people are without power in Lackawanna County Monday night. The Electric City is really living up to its name because as you can see behind me, the lights are on, but this is not the case for more than twenty-two thousand people in Lackawanna County. Take a look […]
First day of St. Ann’s Novena in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Day one of the 100th Solemn Novena at St. Ann’s Basilica is underway. Tents, chairs, and green spaces were filled throughout the mass in Monday afternoon, and so was the Basilica. With the summer heat, St. Ann’s has the option for attendees to cool off and watch the mass inside the […]
Plans unveiled for playground transformation in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A large patch of blacktop behind John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Scranton has long been a place where imaginations run wild. "We usually play recess out here, and it's going to be a whole different place," says 7-year-old Oliver Scarnato. Just as Oliver said, the...
Cleanup continues in Scranton after storms
SCRANTON, Pa. — "I heard another sound behind the thunder. I said, 'Thunder doesn't sound back to back.' I said, 'Wait a minute, get away from the windows. It's the trees coming down," said Linda Nieves. It was the trees coming down. Now, those trees are spread across Linda...
Emergency crews respond to ammonia leak in Moosic
MOOSIC, Pa. — Emergency crews are on the scene of an ammonia leak in Lackawanna County. Fire crews in Avoca, Moosic, and Old Forge responded to Fresh N' Lean along Birney Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The Lackawanna County Decontamination Team is also on the scene. Officials say there...
New greenspace coming to a Scranton elementary school
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A big day for a local schoolyard. The groundbreaking for a new community schoolyard taking place at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Scranton. The Scranton school district was identified as a top candidate for a public land trust which led to the renovation. This is the first of three planned […]
Scranton Lions Club postpones annual Dream Game
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Lions Club has announced it’s postponing its 90th annual Dream Game due to the weather. The game was originally scheduled for July 17 at 7:00 p.m. The game will now be held on July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Valley View’s John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium. Club President Allan Hetkowski said […]
Progress being made at new Weston Field pool and skatepark
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Weston Field in Scranton is making great progress as preparations for a new pool facility and skate park are underway. The old structures have been demolished, paving the way for new developments. Scranton City Council has approved contracts with the companies responsible for building both the pool and the skate park. […]
Thousands without power across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — One of the hottest days of the year is expected today, and thousands of people could spend the day without electricity, fans, and air conditioning. A line of severe thunderstorms came through Monday night. In Lackawanna County, the roof of Cook's Foods in Old Forge was partially ripped off.
Cancer survivor giving back to the community in Lackawanna County
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A girl who survived cancer is now giving back to other kids and their families who are going through what she and her family did. 28/22 News reporter Iyee Jagne takes us to Greenfield Township, Lackawanna County to meet this week’s Here’s To You Kid. 11-year-old Lakeland School District student […]
Johnson College Offers Youth Skid Steer Training to Lackawanna County
Johnson College has partnered with Marshall Machinery in South Abington Township to offer a one-day, youth skid steer training course to Lackawanna County residents ages 16 to 18 years. The free course includes an operation and safety lecture followed by hands-on training and driving. Participants will complete OSHA standards CFR...
Honey & Blueberry Festival to kick off Saturday
PLEASANT MOUNT, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A festival in the Poconos aims to promote education and the future of agriculture in the NEPA region this weekend. Blue and ripened to perfection; thousands of wild berries at the Equestrian House in Pleasant Mount are ready to be picked and eaten. Owner Roger Aguinaldo drove 28/22 News around […]
Inspiring the next generation of game wardens in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Campers are soaking up the sun at the Rockport Hunting Club in Newfoundland with members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. They're learning all about what it takes to become a game warden. "Game wardens, it's basically like almost the equivalent of a police officer, but...
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