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Berwick OKs $25G for theater
Vote 5-1 despite disapproval from some on council over drag bingo
BERWICK -- The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts is getting a $25,000 boost from the borough, despite some...
Road crew members blame new super for departures
Men cite training and communication issues since the roadmaster assumed position in Montour Township
RUPERT -- Two members of the Montour Township road crew who resigned last week blamed a newly elected supervisor for...
Buyer eyeing Moose building
Developer feels ‘solid on plan of attack’ for fire-ravaged property
BLOOMSBURG -- The landmark Moose building on West Main Street has a potential buyer. Property developer Matt Zoppetti...
Woman punches former friend in CVS, police say
Cops: Comments about kids led to fight in Berwick
Press Enterprise staff report BERWICK -- An argument between two women turned physical at the checkout line in the CVS...
Wilkes-Barre man pleads guilty to aggravated assault, firearm charges
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over a year after charges were filed, a Wilkes-Barre man pled guilty Monday to multiple charges. On March 15, 2023, 28/22 News first reported on an incident where police say one was shot in Edwardsville. After an investigation, police found Antwon Leon Bickerstaff drove into the Hilltop Apartments complex in Edwardsville and parked near...
Swan dies of lead poisoning in Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The death of a bird has a local wildlife rehab center begging outdoorsmen to stop using certain types of gear. With fishing season coming soon, they're hoping to stop unnecessary pain and suffering. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci spoke with the local wildlife rehab center that tried to save the bird. Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center...
Kingston man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter, DUI
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Years after an Edwardsville fatal crash, officials say a Kingston man pled guilty to multiple charges for the incident on Monday. On November 8, 2021, police were called to a two-car crash where Brentton Bailey Vandyke was driving on Route 11 when he struck a Volkswagon. Rosemary Gawat was a passenger in the Volkswagon and was transported to...
Vietnam veteran from Jessup needs kidney donor
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County Vietnam veteran who was exposed to the chemical known as Agent Orange during the Vietnam War is trying to get medical attention. He is suffering from kidney failure due to the chemical and is in desperate need of a kidney donor. 28/22 Reporter Jason LiVecchi met with him on Monday and shared his story. "I was exposed to age and...
Man accused of drug trafficking in Pike County
WESTFALL TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to Pike County District Attorney (D.A.) Ray Tonkin police arrested a man on Saturday, March 16, in Westfall Township for allegedly selling drugs. Members of the Pike County Drug Tassau officers identified Eric Mosher, 44, of Port Jervis, New York, and charged him with three felony counts of possession with intent to deliver a...
Mount Carmel man loses Rule 600 bid, remains incarcerated on attempted homicide charge
SUNBURY — A Northumberland County judge denied a Rule 600 motion Monday filed by the defense of a Mount Carmel man accused of attempted homicide in a 2022 incident in Mount Carmel.
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'He's gone,' texts reveal gruesome homicide plot in Bradford County
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Three people have been charged in connection to the...
Fired guard found not guilty
Man, 60, acquitted of sexual assault and other charges
BLOOMSBURG -- A Columbia County prison guard who lost his job after being accused of sexually assaulting a female...
Montour County food bank takes a more personal approach
DANVILLE — In an effort to cut down on food waste and build stronger relationships with clients, the Montour...
Drug operation in motorcycle shop results in two arrests, meth seized
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A months-long investigation into a drug operation out of a motorcycle...
GMC assault suspect found unfit for trial
DANVILLE -- A Reading man who allegedly punched and kicked a registered nurse while he was a patient at Geisinger...
Police say father, 35, assaulted 1-year-old
MAHONING TWP. -- A man is charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly told police his 1-year-old daughter...
BU grad donates $7M to school
1983 alum became lawyer, businessman
BLOOMSBURG -- A Bloomsburg University graduate has donated $7 million -- the largest donation to ever benefit...
Riverside to clarify stance on sewer-system connection
RIVERSIDE -- The borough's code and zoning officer says homeowners are responsible for repairing their houses'...
Creek cleanup is March 23
Millville woman leading volunteer effort
BLOOMSBURG -- A Millville woman said she decided to get a crew together to fix a problem after she found herself...
Town to add a codes officer
Manager airs financial concerns in hiring fourth staffer
BLOOMSBURG -- Bloomsburg Town Council voted Monday night to advertise to hire an additional code enforcement...