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13-year-old bicyclist hit by truck in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A child was sent to the hospital after he was hit by a car in Scranton while riding his bicycle. 28/22 News has learned a 13-year-old boy was hit by a car Tuesday afternoon in the 1200 block of Schlager Ave. The family of the victim says he is alert […]
South Main Plaza in Wilkes-Barre sold for $3.95 million
WILKES-BARRE — NAI James E. Hanson, a large New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, on Tuesday announced it has negotiated the sale of South Main Plaza, a 48,000-square-foot retail shopping center located at 379 South Main St. in Wilkes-Barre, for $3.95 million. NAI James E. Hanson’s Team...
Break-in reported at Luzerne County post office
PITTSTON, Pa. — Someone broke into a post office in Luzerne County over the weekend. The post office on Dock Street in Pittston was burglarized Saturday night, according to the Postal Inspection Service in Philadelphia. Postal investigators said they are working with local police to identify the suspect and...
Gas leak evacuates six homes in Kingston
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A gas leak in Kingston Tuesday morning caused six homes to be evacuated. Kingston and Forty Fort Deputy Fire Chief tell 28/22 News that a gas leak occurred in the area of 2nd Avenue around 10:40 a.m. where natural gas was discovered to be blowing out of the roadway and […]
New plans for an old church in Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It is a growing problem across NEPA abandoned buildings, and among the shuttered buildings are churches. But that’s starting to change and not in the way you would expect. This is just another example of how the city of Pittston continues to evolve. Big plans are in the works for […]
PD: Man caught plotting murder for hire scheme in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say they caught him plotting a murder-for-hire scheme in Luzerne County. According to the Plymouth Borough Police Department, in January officers began investigating a report from a cooperating witness (CW) about a possible murder-for-hire scheme executed by Dashawn Nelson, 29, of Kingston. Police say […]
The Burnt Norton | New restaurant opens in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It's a new cuisine and a new location for one restaurant owner in Luzerne County. The Burnt Norton has been in business for three weeks, and the place is already packed. "Seems to be a big hit around here, like these last two days have been...
6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
15-year-old reported missing in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 15-year-old boy has been reported missing/runaway in Wilkes-Barre. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, they need help locating 15-year-old Luke Kreitzer. Police say he has blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 with the reference number 240138593.
Falls Township Officials and Developer Clarify NDA Proposal for Keystone Trade Center
Falls Township and NorthPoint Development have clarified details regarding a proposed an NDA related to the Keystone Trade Center. Falls Township and NorthPoint Development have clarified details regarding a proposed nondisclosure agreement (NDA) related to the Keystone Trade Center project, writes Tom Sofield for Levittown Now. The NDA, initially on...
Granddaughter remembers Scranton Mayor Jim Connors as 'Papa' who sought 'the high road to adventure'
Zac Connors asked forbearance as he started to speak at his father’s funeral Tuesday. The son of Scranton Mayor Jim Connors said his father was the one who liked to talk publicly. “Speaking in front of people is not one of the things I got from my dad. I...
Shopping small at Pittston City Farmers Market
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There were perfect conditions for the first Pittston City Farmers Market of the season. Crowds came out to Downtown Pittston to shop small and support local businesses. More than 20 vendors set up shop in the lower Tomato Festival lot along Main Street. You can find everything from fresh produce, […]
Sharing the history of Ledgedale
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — A group of historians want visitors to know the story of one community on Lake Wallenpaupack. Boats lined up Tuesday at the Ledgedale Recreation Area near Greentown. Patrick Fries, who recently moved to the area, says he's ready to get out on the water again...
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