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Police: Man allegedly pretends to be veteran to solicit donations
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — William Cadwalder from Clarks Green was arrested on October 17 and charged with theft by deception, criminal conspiracy, and more after Dickson City Police discovered he had allegedly been pretending to be a Vietnam-era veteran with two Purple Hearts. In April of this year, investigators...
DPW workers honored for saving man in need
DUNMORE, Pa. — Two Lackawanna County workers are being called heroes for springing into action to help save a life. On the morning of October 2nd, Dunmore borough workers Pat Judge and Chris Rinaldi left the Department of Public Works to start their day. "We were just coming into...
Lane restrictions on I-81 north and south in Lackawanna County starting Monday
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Starting Monday, PennDOT will work in Lackawanna County on I-81 North and South from Moosic to Fleetville. October 21 - lane restriction on I-81 North and South from Scranton to Moosic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 22 - lane restriction on I-81 North...
Pa. man dies 10 days after Poconos crash
A Pennsylvania man died 10 days after a crash in the Poconos, according to the Lehigh County coroner’s office. Rowland Matthews, 43, of Dreher Township, Wayne County, drove into a utility pole at 3:44 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, on Route 191 about a mile south of Pocono Plateau Road in Barrett Township, Monroe County, the coroner’s office said.
Fire departments across NEPA receive $2M in federal grants
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — More than $2 million in federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be heading to firefighters and first responders across northeastern Pennsylvania. "It's a big big asset, a big help to us getting this is kind of funding to assist us," said Chief Matthew...
Three charged after drug raid in Pike County
MATAMORAS, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a months-long investigation into alleged drug trafficking at a home in Pike County, police say they have arrested three people. According to the Pike County District Attorney’s Office, on October 16, the following three people were arrested after a search warrant was served at a home on Tenth Street […]
Dunmore Fire Department facing critical staffing shortages
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local fire department is facing critical staffing shortages, causing concerns for public safety from other fire departments. According to a recent Facebook post by the Scranton Firefighters IAFF Local 60 Union, the Dunmore Fire Department is currently operating with three fewer firefighters than needed. This shortage is forcing the […]
Troopers searching in Pike County for missing man
SHOHOLA TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced on Thursday they’re looking for a missing man in Pike County. Troopers say they’re searching for 80-year-old Bruce Pedersen who was last seen in the area of Laurel Drive in Shohola Township, Pike County, on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m. State police say Pedersen […]
"Mission" Venison for Vets in Susquehanna County
MONTROSE, Pa. — For decades, Jeff Scavazzo has helped feed hunters across Susquehanna County. But after hearing about a local veteran's struggle to fill his family's freezer, he found a new mission to help feed veterans. "Only says our paycheck just doesn't go very far. And I said, 'I...
Thousands of lights shine at Hughestown Halloween house
HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thursday’s Halloween House of the Night shines in Hughestown as the supermoon hung high in the sky. The home on Rock Street is decked out with thousands of lights and several themed displays, including aliens. Blow molds of ghosts and pumpkins line the massive yard, but the lights tie this […]
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