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MU Men's XC Finishes Third at Misericordia Invitational
The Misericordia University men's cross country team opened the season with a third place finish at the Misericordia Invitational, Friday evening at Letterkenny Fields. Stephen Rowley (12:40) finished fourth overall and Trey Rhinehart (12:52) was 12th. Ryan Weber (13:12) and Ryan Shulman (13:13) were 17th and 18th, respectively, and Tavian...
International Overdose Awareness Day Event held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Several organizations teamed up today in Lackawanna County to tackle a far-reaching health crisis. Tens of thousands of people die each year from a drug overdose. For International Overdose Awareness Day, 28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne explains what’s being done locally to help save lives. Organizations like the Lackawanna Recovery Coalition, […]
Salvation Army hosts 2nd annual school supply giveaway in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — The Salvation Army of Wilkes-Barre held their 2nd annual school supplies give away to lend a helping hand to parents and guardians as students prepare to go back to school. Families and parents were given goodie bags with snacks and important supplies like notebooks, crayons...
Women's Soccer Open's Season with Non-Conference Win Over Wilkes
WILKES BARRE, PA – The Oswego State Women's Soccer team took on the Wilkes University Colonels for their first game of the 2024 season. The Lakers took the lead early and never looked back securing their first win of the season on the road. THE BASICS. Final Score:. Oswego...
Mayor Brown announces Kirby Park Centennial Celebration for Sept. 7
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the Kirby Park Centennial Celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mayor Brown said that in 1924, businessman and philanthropist F.M. Kirby commissioned the construction of Kirby Park as a generous donation to the City of Wilkes-Barre.
A slice of Italy: Scranton celebrates La Festa
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Italian culture's smells and sounds fill Scranton's streets as La Festa Italiana celebrates its 48th year. “Everybody is Italian at La Festa, and who doesn't wanna be Italian?" Asked Debbie Meila, Co-Chair for souvenirs and novelties for La Festa. La Festa is a 4-day...
Women’s Volleyball Defeats Rutgers-Newark and Goucher in Home Tri-Match
LA PLUME, Pa.- The Keystone College women's volleyball team picked up two wins in their first home tri match as they defeated Rutgers-Newark and Goucher 3-0 Saturday afternoon in the Gambal Athletic Center. Keystone improves to 3-0 with the two victories. Keystone 3; Rutgers-Newark 0. The Giants swept the Scarlet...
Police: Man out on bail for domestic charge accused of assault
SCRANTON — A city man out on bail after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend earlier this month assaulted her again during a shopping trip, according to a criminal complaint. Joseph Koester, 38, of 1708 Luzerne St., is charged with assault, harassment and theft after the Aug. 26 incident. According to...
Knoebels Announces September and October Events
Though Labor Day will mark the end of daily operation at Knoebels, there’s plenty of fun in store at Knoebels in September and October. Knoebels has announced its fall events, including September Weekends, Doggie Dive, Knoebel Lumber 5K, and Hallo-Fun. Knoebels is open weekends in September with ride passes...
Detective Gilmartin suing parents of man accused of shooting him
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Scranton police detective, who was seriously wounded in a January 11 shooting, has filed a lawsuit against the parents of Aiden Deininger for not securing their firearm. Gilmartin is seeking $100,000 dollars in damages from Alex and Crystal Eastman on charges of negligence and negligent entrustment. The lawsuit alleges Deininger, […]
Fired Pa. university dean awarded nearly $4M in retaliation suit seeks additional $500K
A former Bloomsburg University dean awarded nearly $4 million by a jury is seeking almost $500,000 more. Jeffrey Krug in a motion filed Friday in U.S. Middle District Court, claims he should receive an additional $290,458 to compensate him for the negative tax consequences of a lump sum award for back pay and front pay.
Week 2 of HS football on 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show
EYEWITNESS SPORTS (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s the second week of high school football and the 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show is back with final scores and game highlights. Week two under the Friday Night Lights is all wrapped up, see what you missed, and check out the final scores.
GenTek's "Dyno Day" revs up engines
BERKS CO., Pa. - An event in Berks County is all about motor vehicle performance. GenTek Performance in Exeter Township hosted Dyno Day. The auto service business used a 'Dyno' to measure the horsepower and torque of vehicles entered into a contest. Awards were given to cars with highest horsepower...
Beaver Area uses 28-point third quarter outburst to roll past Blackhawk
BEAVER — Beaver Area’s offense picked up right where it left off last week after its Week 0 win as it used a 28-point third quarter to cruise in Saturday afternoon’s game defeating Blackhawk 56-28. Following a Beaver Area (2-0) touchdown, the Cougars looked to have gained momentum back at the midway point...
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