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Berks pet shop welcomes customers back months after fire, will hold cat adoption
EXETER TWP., Pa. - A pet store in Exeter Township is getting a fresh start. Owners said it's been a long summer of repairs, but they are happy to open the doors for their customers and furry friends. Perfect Match Pet Shop in Exeter Township looked different for co-owner Leann...
Police: Scranton man sexually assaulted children
SCRANTON — A city man is accused of sexually assaulting three children. Edward C. O'Hara, 81, of 214 Aspen Drive, faces charges for the alleged sexual assault of three boys between the ages of 6 and 9. O'Hara admitted to performing sexual acts on the juveniles, according to the...
28/22 News was live at La Festa Italiana opening night
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It is official La Festa Italiana 2024 kicks off in downtown Scranton’s Courthouse Square. At 4:00 p.m., your Labor Day weekend kicked off with complete Italian heritage, culture, and of course, amazing food began, and to make sure we know exactly what to expect. Chris Bohinski was live in the […]
Boy with rare genetic disease throws out first pitch at Railriders game
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 19-year-old Mikey Ash got to throw out the first pitch at tonight’s Railriders game thanks to local home healthcare facility Bayada. Ash is a recent graduate of Wyoming Area High School and has a rare genetic disease that affects many parts of his body. Mikey was joined on the mound by […]
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.
Soccer Recap: South Gibson's Winning Streak Snapped at Five Games
It was fun while it lasted, but South Gibson's undefeated season came to an end after five games on Thursday. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the University School of Jackson Bruins. The Hornets haven't had much luck with the Bruins recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
HS FOOTBALL: Naniewicz, Rosenkrans help Lakeland push past Holy Cross
DUNMORE - Lakeland is building back after a challenging season, and it took another step. David Naniewicz threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns, Chase Rosenkrans caught six passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chiefs got a spark from an energetic freshman class in a 21-3 battle with Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon at Monsignor Crotti Field at St. Anthony's Memorial Playground.
Honesdale boys soccer team building for a successful future
HONESDALE — Eric Eisele has been a fixture on the local high school soccer scene for the better part of three decades. He began his coaching career at Honesdale as the girls varsity skipper, a position he held for more than 20 years before stepping down to spend more time with his family. ...
Man wanted for crashing into police cars, fleeing from authorities
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A man is wanted for crashing into police cars and leading authorities on a chase in Lackawanna County. On Wednesday, a confidential informant identified Demetrius Johnson, 35, as a suspect distributing crack cocaine in the county, police said. Johnson was reportedly observed operating a...
Super jerseys auctioned for a super cause
MOOSIC, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The RailRiders are giving back to the community in a "super" way. Game-worn Marvel Defenders of the Diamond jerseys are being auctioned to raise money for Chop out Hunger. "It's super important for us to give back as an organization and hosting this jersey...
Expected road closures for Wyoming Valley Run event
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Run is set to kick off on Sunday. Officials have released the expected road closures across various towns. The following road closures will take place on September 1, in Pittston, West Pittston, Exeter, Wyoming, Forty Fort, Kingston, and Wilkes-Barre: Mile Marker Municipality Lanes Affected Closure Begins Closure Ends […]
Soccer Game Preview: Wyoming Valley West Heads Out
The Wyoming Valley West Spartans will venture away from home to square off against the Dallas Mountaineers at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Last Saturday, Wyoming Valley West didn't have quite enough to beat Valley View and fell 3-2. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost four in a row.
La Festa Italiana held in downtown Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — The long-time celebrated tradition was underway in Lackawanna County on Friday. La Festa Italiana kicked off Friday afternoon in downtown Scranton. The Electric City's Labor Day weekend tradition has been around for decades. Organizers say it's more than good food. It's a celebration of Italian heritage...
Running Past 50: Mastering the Long Race
This runner's advice? Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and eventually, one mile becomes two. Two miles become three. The scene: The Boston Marathon, April 17, 2023. Somewhere around mile 20. On a day of sheet-like rain and howling winds, I had made it up infamous...
Football Recap: Lidge Kellum Leads Wyoming Area to Victory over Dallas
Wyoming Area lost to Dallas back in November of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Wyoming Area Warriors came out on top against the Dallas Mountaineers by a score of 49-41. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors. Lidge Kellum was a...
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