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Falls Police union paid $2,300 as 'token of sympathy.' It wants money back from ex leaders
The Falls Township police union is suing two of its former leaders in small claims court alleging they abused their authority to cover a $2,300 catering bill for a funeral reception for one of the men's family members. The Police Association of Falls Township filed the civil complaint on Sept. 26 against Cpl....
Home declared total loss after Briar Creek Township fire
BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A house had been declared a total loss after a fire broke out in Briar Creek Township Monday morning. The assistant chief of Summerhill Fire Company says crews from four local volunteer departments responded to the fire and were able to put it out in roughly 30 minutes. […]
Mountain Top preteen finds herself in glitz, glamour
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A 10-year-old girl from Mountain Top has found herself in the glitz and glamour of the national pageant spotlight. In this week’s segment of Here’s to You Kid, 28/22 News takes a look at US American Miss Pennsylvania preteen, 10-year-old Elise Farmer. “This was my first ever pageant I’ve only ever […]
Taco Bandido celebrates special milestone on national taco day
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — There's a bit extra spice this Taco Tuesday, as it's National Taco Day! The national day was initially celebrated on October 4th every year, but it will always align with Taco Tuesday on the first Tuesday in October. Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday at Taco...
Friends of the Poor Thanksgiving Dinner to expand
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual Thanksgiving dinner meets an ever-growing need in Lackawanna County. The Friends of the Poor expects to serve more dinners this year than in years past, but that comes at a cost. It’s an annual tradition that goes back nearly five decades. “It began 48 years ago with feeding […]
Hints from Heloise: A tip on unsticking dishwasher pods and more
Dear Heloise: Recently, I was approached to invest in something that has me puzzled. It was a program that offered what was called a community service block grant. It supposedly helps communities raise their standard of living through various grants that are given to people and small businesses. But there is one very troubling thing that makes me wonder whether this is a solid investment. In order to get this “grant,” they want me to send money -- in fact, a lot of money.
Nuns on a Bus and Friends tour makes stop in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Nuns on the Bus and Friends Tour made its way to Scranton for a town hall-style meeting, discussing key issues ahead of the November election. The nuns held a meeting at Marywood University as part of the Vote Our Future voter education tour. The sisters started the tour Monday […]
28/22 News collect donations in Coats for Kids drive
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News accepted donations of new and gently used coats on Tuesday as part of our Coats for Kids collection drive. You may drop off a coat at the following locations: For more information, visit our Coats for Kids page. This donation drive is part of 28/22 News’ NEPA’s Children First […]
Pumpkin Sale Fundraiser held in Clarks Summit for a good cause
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Think of it as a two-in-one: Buying your fall decorations while giving back to a non-profit. The Pumpkin Sale Fundraiser at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church in Lackawanna County offers a wide variety of pumpkins and guards. While you’re strolling through the pumpkin patch, you can enjoy a […]
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