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The Wright Center’s North Pocono location celebrates two years of providing primary health services
SCRANTON — In just two years since its opening, The Wright Center’s health center in North Pocono has seamlessly integrated into the community, with its health center and staff becoming essential parts of the region. The Wright Center operates a network of community health centers in Northeast Pennsylvania,...
First "Harris for President" Event Held in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — “We are here to celebrate our new nominee, Kamala Harris,” says Scranton Mayor, Paige Cognetti. Friday, Democrats kicked off the Harris for President’s first northeastern Pennsylvania event. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan, State Representative Bridget Kosierowski, and...
Shelter impact on the recent homeless camp removal in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE LUZERNE COUNTY— One of the agencies tells 28/22 News it was prepared to take in any of the homeless looking for shelter after being displaced from Kirby Park. 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli joins us live in Wilkes-Barre now with how Ruth’s Place has prepared, and ways the community can help out too. Even […]
Family focused: Oasis celebrates 5 years of helping families in the opioid crisis
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — What’s being touted as Pennsylvania’s first family recovery center — and maybe even the first of its kind nationally — sits just south of Route 22, along the borders of Bethlehem and Hanover Township. Oasis Community Center — operated by the...
Wilkes-Barre's Keystone Mission leads Go Green Team in community cleanup
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — To ease the trash and litter issue within the Wilkes-Barre area, Keystone Mission was out Friday morning for its 3rd year of Go Green Team community cleanup. Guests work alongside the staff planting flowers and picking up trash. More than 2 dozen individuals including staff,...
United Way of Wyoming Valley hosts ‘Helping Kids Thrive Drive’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For families living in poverty, a lack of basic necessities like hygiene products and clothing can keep kids out of school for weeks. It’s why the United Way of Wyoming Valley is working to help students look and feel their best to stay in school and keep learning. Donations came […]
Pre-demolition work begins on Water Street Bridge connecting Pittston and West Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Work has begun on the pre-demolition process of the Water Street Bridge. The bridge closed in August 2021 following a failed in-depth inspection due to structural issues. Both bridges between Pittston and West Pittston will be replaced. "Well, I think at the end of...
2 charged with murder in Wilkes-Barre drug-related stabbing
A group of men jumped and fatally stabbed a man in South Wilkes-Barre earlier this year in retaliation for a drug deal gone wrong, according to charges filed in court this week. Two of the suspects — Justice "Millie" Flenory, 23, and Jaime B. Knights, 63, both of Wilkes-Barre —...
Former fiscal manager charged with defrauding over $400k from children's advocacy center
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A former fiscal manager for the Children's Advocacy Center for Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA) has been charged with wire fraud. According to the United States Attorney's Office, from Nov. 2018 to June 2022, Angela Saar, 51, of Olyphant, engaged in a scheme to defraud the CAC/NEPA while employed as the fiscal manager.
Final day wrap-up | Go Joe 27
MOSCOW, Pa. — Go Joe 27 was something special. Especially the fifth and final day. In case you missed it, here’s a recap. The Friday finale of Joe Snedeker’s annual bike ride for Saint Joseph’s Center was about what you would expect from Joe and his friends.
Former manager charged with $400K fraud of Children Advocacy Center in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The former fiscal manager for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA) is accused of a scheme to defraud the organization. According to the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 51-year-old Angela Saar, of Olyphant, engaged in a scheme to defraud the CAC/NEPA. Investigators stated […]
WooSox fall to RailRiders despite strong showing from Zach Penrod
MOOSIC, PA – Hard-throwing lefty Zach Penrod shined in his return from the Injured List, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (55-44, 12-13) overcame three different deficits to hand the Worcester Red Sox (46-54, 11-14) an 8-5 loss on Friday night at PNC Field. After bouncing his first two pitches to...
A tasty tradition: Scranton family works St. Joe's festival funnel cake booth for more than 20 years
Nearly 25 years ago, David Esken asked organizers of the St. Joseph’s Center Summer Festival what food booth was hardest to staff with volunteers. His family has worked the funnel cake stand ever since he asked the question. “He said, ‘Well, it's me, my wife and my seven kids,...
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