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12th Annual Jewish Food Festival kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A much-anticipated celebration of ethnic food is underway in Scranton. The 12th Annual Jewish Food Festival kicked off Sunday at Nay Aug Park. The food fest serves up cultural cuisine at the Everhart Pavilion. The taste-tempting smell of falafel, schnitzel, knish, and much more helped bring out a hungry crowd […]
More than $1 million raised for St. Joseph's Center
SCRANTON, Pa. — It was another great year for St. Joseph's Center as another big total was revealed Saturday night. Go Joe 27, and St. Joseph's Center Telethon raised $1,067,869,70 to help those with intellectual disabilities, pregnancy support, adoption assistance, outpatient therapy, and medical day care services. Mr. William...
'Dog Days of Summer' event brings community, business owners together in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Biden Street in Scranton should have been renamed Dog Street after today’s Dog Days of Summer Event. The event had something for everyone, and their furry friends, and supported small businesses along the way. "It’s great to see people come out to support...
Senator demands CHS find 'trustworthy buyer' for Pennsylvania hospitals
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey has alleged that Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health System prioritizes profits over quality care and is demanding the system find a trustworthy buyer for two of its Pennsylvania hospitals it plans to sell. In a July 25 letter to CHS CEO Tim Hingtgen, Mr. Casey claims that...
Jewish Food Festival begins
SCRANTON, Pa. — A beloved food festival returned to part of Lackawanna County on Sunday. The Jewish Discovery Center's Jewish Food Festival kicked off at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Stuffed cabbage, knishes, falafel, and funnel cakes are just a few of the many foods offered at the festival.
Scranton police charge man for inappropriate contact with minor
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A man was arrested for having inappropriate contact with a child. The Scranton Police Department arrested 25-year-old Brant Everett after the special victim's unit investigated a report of child sexual assault. In an interview with police, Everett made admissions about his role in having...
Missing pet snake found in Tunkhannock
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A large snake slithered away from its home. The 13-foot-long Boa went missing Saturday leaving its owner worried and a community concerned. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was the only journalist there early Sunday evening when the super-sized snake was finally found. The 13-foot long red tail boa was missing […]
One dead after fire in Hazleton
HAZLETON, Pa. — A woman is dead after flames tore through a home in Luzerne County on Saturday. Crews were called to the home along the 700 block of North Locust Street in Hazleton around 3:45 p.m. Police say Kathleen Herchel, 83, was found dead inside the home. Officials...
Woman allegedly stole from non-profit
SCRANTON, Pa. — A woman from Olyphant is charged with fraud after allegedly stealing over $400,000 from her employer, the Children's Advocacy Center in Scranton. 51-year-old Angela Saar was charged Thursday in Federal Court. Investigators say while Saar worked as the fiscal manager for four years, she inflated her...
LCCC seeks submissions for The Art of Music Exhibition
NANTICOKE — Soon, you’ll be able to see the power of music. Artists from Northeastern Pennsylvania who were inspired by music to create visual artwork have the chance to showcase their finished pieces at Luzerne County Community College. This upcoming exhibition focuses on the combination of music and...
Beverly A. Eberlin, 85
Beverly A. Eberlin, 85, of Muncy Valley, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 with family by her side. Born May 21, 1939 in Sonestown, she was a daughter of the late George and Viola (Phillips) Sones. In 1963 she married Charles D. Eberlin, and together they celebrated 47 years until his passing in 2000.
Beyond the Byline: Helping the homeless is the right thing to do
WILKES-BARRE — This week’s removal of the homeless camp sites in Kirby Park was sad to see, but it had to be done. Mayor George Brown has done so much to help the homeless and it is time that the homeless start helping themselves. There are many services...
Scranton man sentenced for sexually assaulting children
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A Lackawanna County man was sentenced for sexually assaulting multiple children. The Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office announced that Kareem Shelton, 27, of Scranton was sentenced to 28 and a half to 60 years in prison for aggravated indecent assault of three children. He...
Josh Shapiro’s environmental record under scrutiny with new national attention
On March 13, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro discussed his energy plan in Scranton. Back in Scranton, Pennsylvania, five months ago, Governor Josh Shapiro stood in a union hall to unveil his administration’s latest energy plan, which was promoted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” Despite the initial excitement, the moment was far from triumphant.
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