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Crosscutters Beat Spikes, 10-2; Improve to League Best 15-7
The Williamsport Crosscutters scored four runs in the 7th inning to beat the State College Spikes, 10-2 on Wednesday. McGwire Holbrook went 3-5 with 5 RBI’s and was one of four Crosscutters to have multiple hits tonight.
Bradford County crash sends one to hospital
WARREN TOWNSHIP, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has more information Wednesday about a motorcycle crash in Bradford County that sent one person to the hospital. Officials say crews were called to Leraysville Road, in Warren Township just before 2:00 p.m. on June 28. Officials say 65-year-old Robert Bromley entered the wrong lane while riding […]
Man turns himself in after murder-for-hire charges filed
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has turned himself in to police after charges were filed against him after police believe he plotted a murder-for-hire scheme in Luzerne County. According to the Plymouth Borough Police, in January officers began investigating a possible murder-for-hire scheme by 29-year-old Dashawn Nelson of Kingston. Police say Nelson got […]
Lackawanna County Commissioners upgrades cash management
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County Commissioners taking a major step to upgrade the county government’s cash management to increase the county’s income after years of trying to get the county out of debt. County commissioners hired financial firm Three Plus One out of New York to begin its Cashvest program in hopes of cutting […]
What to know about Wilkes-Barre firework ordinance
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A reminder for those in Wilkes-Barre, an ordinance passed last year makes it illegal to set off fireworks within 150 feet of an occupied structure. Most fireworks you can buy in stores will be illegal to set off in the Diamond City. This comes after many noise complaints, fires, injuries, […]
Fourth of July celebrations kicks off with a bang in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Independence Day celebrations are already off with a bang. Thousands came to the Electric City’s Annual Scrantastic Spectacular. Wednesday marked the 12th Annual Scrantastic Spectacular out here on the square and the show did not disappoint. The fireworks display is considered one of the best here in NEPA and one […]
Police investigate robbery in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence occurred at an apartment complex in Luzerne County. Officials say they were called to the area of Marion Terrance Apartments in Hanover Township on Wednesday evening for an unknown incident. According to the Hanover Township Police Department on July 3 around 6:21 p.m., police were investigating a robbery […]
Police investigate robbery in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence occurred at an apartment complex in Luzerne County. Officials say they were called to the area of Marion Terrance Apartments in Hanover Township on Wednesday evening for an unknown incident. According to the Hanover Township Police Department on July 3 around 6:21 p.m., police were investigating a robbery […]
Pennsylvania lawmakers break for July 4 holiday with no budget deal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Independence Day will come and go without a state budget, which was due June 30. Pennsylvania lawmakers will break for the holiday but will return on Friday and work through the weekend. Education funding is still a major hurdle to determine how much gets pushed out to schools. Senate Republican Leader […]
Road closures announced for holiday festivities in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With all the Fourth of July festivities, there are some road closures to be aware of. Bernie’s Memorial Three Mile Run will have some roads in Downtown Wilkes-Barre closed Thursday morning starting at 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Driving access to the YMCA, parts of South Main Street, and Public […]
12th Annual Scrantastic Spectacular underway in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July celebrations are getting underway early in some parts of our area, including in the Electric City. Thousands are expected to visit downtown for music, food, and fireworks on Wednesday. “Yeah, the weather’s beautiful perfect for some lemonade,” said Emily Williams with Lacka Lemonade. With temperatures in […]
Non-profits team up to open youth center in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local non-profits are coming together to open a new youth center in Lackawanna County. 1621 Washburn Street will now be home to the West Scranton Youth Center. With renovations underway, this building will offer a safe haven for kids in the area. “Given our wrestling background, wrestling was the […]
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