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The Wright Medicine: Overdose Awareness Day shines light on substance use disorder
Most of us know someone who has struggled with substance use disorder. For too many people, it’s a battle that ends in tragedy. Clearly, we need every possible resource we can muster to fight this ever-evolving public health crisis that affects our communities, and awareness campaigns like International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) play a prominent role.
Firefighters battle Hazle Township blaze
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fire crews battled a tough fire in Luzerne County Tuesday night. According to the Hazle Township Fire and Rescue Company 141, just after 9:30 p.m., crews were called to Route 940 for a brush fire in Hazle Township. Once on scene, authorities say the crews found an abandoned mine […]
Couple accused in cockfighting ring
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Luzerne County Humane Society and the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office launched a joint investigation in mid-March at a home in Sugarloaf Township. What they found was harrowing. Close to 80 hens, 62 roosters, and 30 eggs, all contained in small enclosures with unsanitary...
Pittston woman participates in ‘Supermarket Spree’
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Luzerne County woman went on the grocery run of a lifetime this morning; scoring carts filled with free food! It’s all thanks to the WBRE 28 and WYOU 22 Weis Markets Supermarket Spree. Amanda Myrkalo of Pittston is the “Supermarket Spree” winner who dashed down the aisles […]
Work underway on delayed road repairs in the Poconos
Work got underway Wednesday morning for a long overdue road work project in the Poconos. Construction on Route 611 near Delaware Water Gap finally got started after a nearly 2 year wait. The road was closed in both directions
High school football in the Poconos: Coverage for the 2024 football season
MONROE COUNTY — It's almost time for high school football in the Poconos. Whatever your looking for when it comes to high school football in Monroe County, this this the place to find it. Fans will be able to find the Pocono Record's coverage, from season previews and gameday coverage, to features and galleries, and everything in between. This page will be updated regularly throughout the season so you can be up to date on football happenings in...
Pocono Arts Council set to close after 50 years of supporting the arts
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Through the streets and alleys of downtown Stroudsburg, there is a piece of art everywhere you turn. "We have so many talented artists in this local area and in the area surrounding us that makeup such a vital part of what you come to Stroudsburg for," said Jody Singer with Pocono Center for the Arts.
'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Philadelphia, Police Say
A non-verbal adult at high risk of being victimized has gone missing in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 15.Woodley, also known as Qwan, is 41 years old and a resident of the Resources for Human Development program.He was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7.He is approx…
Most dangerous time of day to drive in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — New research has revealed the most dangerous times to drive in Pennsylvania based on a number of deadly crashes. The study by personal injury lawyer Scott Vicknair examined the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to see which times of the day saw the most fatal crashes in each state […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated briefly
The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated after a power outage Thursday morning, officials said. Capitol police and other emergency response crews responded to the Capitol Complex after the power outage occurred at 11 a.m., according to Eric Veronikis, communications director with the Department of General Services. The outage, which...
JD Vance speaking in Pennsylvania this morning
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (KDKA) -- Vice presidential nominee and Ohio senator JD Vance will be speaking this morning at an event in Lower Burrell. This will be Vance's first visit to the Pittsburgh area since he was named the vice presidential nominee alongside Donald Trump. Vance's remarks are set to...
Pa.’s first case this year of possibly severe tickborne disease put a child in the hospital
Health officials have revealed that Pennsylvania’s first case this year of a potentially serious tickborne disease has been identified in a child who was hospitalized from it. The Allegheny County Health Department said Tuesday that the child, who is now recovering at home, tested positive for the Powassan virus,...
ARCH2 award invites a new Appalachian era of extraction, pollution and false promises
On the last day of July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) would receive $30 million to fund phase one activities in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This announcement comes less than a year after the DOE revealed their selections for award negotiations for the Regional “Clean” Hydrogen […]
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