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Scranton School District says cyber attack cost them more than $100K
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A cyber attack in March cost the Scranton School District more than $100,000 in fees and ransom. School district officials told 28/22 News it cost them over $25,000 in ransom and associated fees, including an additional $100,000 payment to a forensic expert. The March 15 ransomware attack caused outages and […]
28/22 News collect donations in Coats for Kids drive
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News accepted donations of new and gently used coats on Tuesday as part of our Coats for Kids collection drive. You may drop off a coat at the following locations: For more information, visit our Coats for Kids page. This donation drive is part of 28/22 News’ NEPA’s Children First […]
2 Ukrainian soldiers, community come out for Ukraine fundraiser in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some people in Scranton are standing with Ukraine every step of the way during the eastern European country’s war with Russia. A church and community organization gathered Sunday afternoon for a fundraising meal. It showed support for Ukraine and honored two of that country’s soldiers who nearly lost their lives […]
Freedom boys soccer routs Pleasant Valley for 14th straight win
The Freedom boys soccer team responded about as well as any team could to a season-opening loss. Since a 2-1 defeat to Parkland on Sept. 27, the Patriots have now won 14 games in a row, the first 12 of which were by shutout, and have averaged four and a half goals per game along that stretch.
Warren Hills’ Mason Wester Nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – Mason Wester, a standout student-athlete from Warren Hills High School, has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award. Presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants, this award honors high school football players across the Tri-State area who demonstrate exceptional commitment, character, teamwork, and perseverance.Mason’s nomination highlights his remarkable dedication both on and off the field. A three-sport athlete, Wester balances his athletic commitments with being a volunteer firefighter and excelling in the classroom. His community involvement and plans to pursue a...
Meagher celebrates milestone moment in leading Honesdale to girls soccer win over Dunmore
HONESDALE — It certainly didn't take long for the Hornets to crank up their high octane offensive attack during their most recent Lackawanna League girls soccer match. Honesdale hosted Dunmore Thursday evening on the turf at the Daniel J. O'Neill Sports Complex and wasted no time at all in unleashing a barrage of...
Lackawanna County to use ballot drop boxes in upcoming election
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There’s been a lot of attention lately on ballot drop boxes in northeastern Pennsylvania. Luzerne County won’t have them out this election, but in Lackawanna County, the boxes are already set up in several locations Monday afternoon. The decision to reinstate the ballot drop boxes was made last week by […]
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