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Tommy Dunne was just 15 when he led the Honesdale Ramblers to an unlikely championship
HONESDALE — When looking back at Wayne County's storied baseball history, the 1947 season stands out as one of the most memorable for several reasons. At the top of that list is the fact that the Honesdale Ramblers powered their way to an unlikely championship with a line-up comprised largely of high schoolers. ...
Scranton residents react after Biden drops out from presidential race
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he will not be seeking re-election in the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the new nominee. 28/22 News spent the day speaking to residents in Scranton to get a glimpse of their stance on this historic political development. […]
Firefighter Injured as Fire Rips Through West Pittston (PA) Double-block
Jul. 23—WEST PITTSTON — A firefighter was injured and a double-block property destroyed early Tuesday morning as a fire broke out on Jenkins Street. West Pittston fire chief John Hood said that his company got the call at approximately 1:08 a.m. Tuesday for a fire at 610-612 Jenkins St. in the borough.
Local libraries get helping hand in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over $200,000 was awarded to local libraries on Monday in Luzerne County to help them keep their doors open. The funding was made possible through an LSA grant. Senator Marty Flynn, along with Eddie Day Pashinski were on hand for the event where officials announced funding for a family restroom […]
Camp Cadet turns teens into Troopers in Lackawanna County
DUNMORE, Pa. — It's not everyday you see a helicopter land in Dunmore. But, this week a group of 68 teenagers are turning into state troopers. "Every aspect of law enforcement we bring in because we want a well-rounded experience," says Pennsylvania State Trooper Bob Urban. When they say...
Double-block home lost in West Pittston fire
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews responded to a fire in West Pittston that had smoke coming from the two apartment house on Tuesday morning. At around 1:00 a.m. fire crews responded to a fire in West Pittston at the 600 block of Jenkins Street. West Pittston Fire Chief, John Hood says the fire […]
Luzerne County libraries benefit from gambling funds with large grants
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — State Representative Eddie Pashinski and State Senator Marty Flynn headed to two libraries in Luzerne County to present checks. The first check presentation was to Osterhout Free Library of Wilkes-Barre for $131,000., and the other was the Bishop Memorial Library, which received $150,000. "We were...
Luzerne County Council funding tour showcases new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. In their latest American Rescue tour stop Monday, Luzerne County Council members checked out the new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck. Purchased with a $1.8 million American Rescue Plan Act allocation from the county, Tower 1 has a...
After fire, restaurant plans to reopen. But it's unsure when.
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen & Grill says it is making a comeback. Shortly after a two-alarm fire Sunday morning at the Italian restaurant, its Google page was updated to say "temporarily closed." Social media posts showed the beginning stages of the fire engulfing the...
Homeless encampment to be cleared out of Kirby Park
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A homeless encampment will soon be cleared out of a park in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre City Mayor Brown announced Monday that the encampment in the Riverfront area of Kirby Park will be thoroughly cleaned beginning Thursday morning. City officials say the area poses significant health and welfare...