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Pierogies & Pints Fest coming to Blue Mountain
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new festival is making its way to a resort in the Poconos this weekend. The art of making pierogi, everyone has their own technique. But first, you have to start with the dough. Cook Emily Clinebell with Blue Mountain in Palmerton shows us the perfect way to pinch a […]
Vandalism suspect damages 13 vehicles in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Luzerne County are warning residents of recent vandalism that damaged 13 vehicles. The Hazleton City Police Department received reports of vandalism in the 85 Block of North Lee Court and the 125 block of East Green Street. Police say they believe the vandalism took place throughout August 19 […]
Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination on DNC Day 4
Kamala Harris is set to accept her party’s nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night, capping a four-day event that included ringing endorsements from President Biden and former Presidents Obama and Clinton.
Bloomsburg Police warn drivers of increased parked car thefts
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say they are warning residents of the recent increase in thefts from parked cars in Bloomsburg and surrounding areas. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department, they have seen an increase in thefts from parked cars and are reminding residents to lock their cars and secure their valuables at all […]
Bradford County man indicted on gun, drug charges
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a man has been indicted on drug trafficking and firearm offenses. The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that 32-year-old Jamar McDowell from Columbia Cross Roads was charged in Bradford County with drug trafficking and firearm offenses. According to officials, on or before May 30, McDowell […]
Woman charged with Walmart retail theft
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being charged for allegedly committing over $200 in retail theft at Walmart. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on March 7 around 8:00 p.m., officers were called to Walmart in East Stroudsburg for a reported theft. Police say a woman, later identified as Caitline […]
Teens arrested after crashing stolen car
CANTON BORO., BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report two 15-year-olds were arrested after crashing a stolen car. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on July 18 troopers responded to a crash at Canton Borough. Police said they discovered two 15-year-olds had stolen the car involved in the crash from Griffin Automotive. Troopers arrested the teens […]
Lyft driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Lyft driver is locked up Thursday and charged with sexually assaulting a man he picked up. 28/22 News first reported about the arrest of 39-year-old Edwin Valentin Perez on Thursday morning. The victim says he was helpless inside that car and could not protect himself. State police […]
Wegmans & Sheetz rank top 10 in the nation on the ‘PEOPLE Companies That Care’ list
(WJET/WFXP) — Wegmans and Sheetz have ranked in the top 10 in the PEOPLE Companies that Care. This list “compiles companies around the nation that best demonstrate outstanding respect, care and concern for their communities, their employees and the environment.” Wegmans placed 7th on the list out of the 100 other companies. However, the company […]
Lackawanna County Government Center extends hours to help residents tie the knot
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Government Center will remain open longer on Thursdays to accommodate residents who can’t make it during regular business hours to get a marriage license. On Thursdays, the center will remain open until 7:00 p.m. Officials want to remind residents that applications need to be filled out before making […]
Missing man found safe in West Pittston
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man missing out of Luzerne County is recovering in the hospital after being missing for over 48 hours. After a two-plus day search for Paul Kasson, he was found Wednesday night on the Pittston City side of the Susquehanna River by a couple who says they sensed an […]
State leaders asking Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight drug overdoses
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Pennsylvania leaders are calling on the Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight and prevent opioid deaths. Pennsylvania has a standing order that allows first responders to use the life-saving drug, Narcan for when a person overdoses. “The standing order was written a long time ago. There was only one […]
Seven more Lancaster County farms will be preserved thanks to funding
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Lancaster County is number one in the country for farmland preservation and it isn’t stopping anytime soon. Seven more farms totaling 652 acres will now be preserved across the county. More than $2-million of state funding and $540,000 of county funding is being used. Once a farm is preserved, the […]
Central Penn College opening new surgical technology education center in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Central Penn College cut the ribbon on a newly expanded facility to train new surgical technologists. The surgical technology education center in Summerdale, Cumberland County has major upgrades, including a virtual reality classroom and a lab that simulates working in an operating room. “We have always prided ourselves on our […]
Pa. Game Commission asks public to report wild turkey sightings
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the Pa. community to report any wild turkeys spotted through the end of August. If you spot any wild turkeys through Aug. 31, make it count by reporting it to the Commission’s Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which can be found by clicking here. You will […]
13-year-old recovering after Wilkes-Barre hit and run
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s been just over two weeks since 13-year-old Elijah Haney was hit and critically injured by a reckless driver in Wilkes-Barre’s Kirby Park. He’s still in a Danville hospital. Eli’s mom, Pamela Brady, says as her son makes strides in his recovery. The support from the community has been nothing […]
Community in mourning after Jefferson Township house explosion kills two
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people have now died following Tuesday’s house explosion in Lackawanna County. As investigators search for a cause, the community is now coming to grips with the tragedy. Wednesday morning, 28/22 News learned a second victim died overnight at the hospital. A total of two died following the explosion. […]
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