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Construction and concerns in Newton Township
NEWTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Eight months after a terrible storm led to a bad crash at a Lackawanna bridge, there's now a new span proposal for the Newton Township Bridge. Four people crashed into the raised portion of the bridge in September that was damaged by the heavy rain. Those four were treated for severe injuries and the bridge was temporarily repaired. The...
2024 Armed Forces Parade coming to Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Police Department released details on the upcoming 2024 Armed Forces Parade. Authorities explain the 2024 Armed Forces Parade is scheduled for May 18 and will be preceded by the Heroes of All Kinds 5K race. Former St. Joseph’s Hospital gets new lease on life Set up for the race will start at 8:30 a.m. and the race will kick...
Solar farm concerns raised in Lackawanna County
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The borough of Taylor in Lackawanna County is in talks to possibly put a solar panel farm on land that was once polluted with toxic material, and local officials are concerned. "It was a super fund site. You really can't do much with it, you can't dig it up. You can't put foundations down on the ground," said Daniel Zeleniak Assistant Borough Manager...
1 dead, 1 facing charges after deadly Hazleton crash
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges and one person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Luzerne County. Police say the crash happened May 8 just before 12:00 p.m. involving a motorcycle on North Church Street and 17th Street in Hazleton. Pedestrian struck, hospitalized in Hazle Township Officials say the motorcycle was stopped in traffic when it was...
Second week of Justin Schuback trial begins
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Day six in the courtroom ended early for the trial of Old Forge resident Justin Schuback. Schuback is accused of killing well-known businessman and restaurant owner Robert Baron. Monday's trial wrapped up testimonies for both the prosecution and the defense, only two people took the stand Monday, and Justin Schuback was not one of them. Briefly...
Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance to receive $367,000 in funding
SHMAOKIN — The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance will receive $367,361 as part of $5,672,751 in funding for eight abandoned mine lands and abandoned mine drainage restoration projects as a part of the Abandoned Mine Lands and Acid Mine Drainage Grant Program, according to a press release.
Convicted killer's post-sentence motion denied
MIDDLEBURG — A convicted killer’s bid to overturn his life sentence was denied by a judge in Snyder County Court on Monday.
Pedestrian struck, hospitalized in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person is hospitalized after being struck by a car in Hazle Township. Just before 6:00 p.m. Monday evening, Officials tell 28/22 News authorities were called to the intersection of Route 309 and 23rd Street in Hazle Township after a person was reportedly struck by a car. Community comes together after loss of athletic director...
Tamaqua Area student recognized for musical talents
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week's Here's to You Kid segment, we are introducing you to a Tamaqua Area High School Senior who is being recognized for her musical talents. She is also very passionate about the environment. The trumpet holds a special place in Brianna Snyder's heart. "I chose to play trumpet because it was something very, it's something we play in my...
Lewisburg’s historic witness tree receives care
LEWISBURG — The historic witness tree in Lewisburg received care last week to ensure continued survival after 250 years in the borough.
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