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Two local synagogues celebrate Passover
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Members of the local Jewish community gathered to celebrate a tradition centered on family, faith, and connection. More than 100 people came together at the Friedman JCC in Kingston to celebrate passover. The holiday lasts about a week and marks an important time in the Jewish faith. Two local synagogues, Temple [...]
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No one hurt in Lackawanna County house fire
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fire broke out at a home in Lackawanna County. Crews were called to Main Street in Old Forge after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon for an exterior fire on the second level of the building. The fire chief says they knocked it out quickly before it could spread inside [...]
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Church celebrates 160 years of service
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One church in the Poconos is celebrating a milestone anniversary in a big way. Founded in 1866, Cherry Lane United Methodist Church near Tannersville began with very humble beginnings. The church got a facelift in 2002 to keep up with the times, but kept the original bell and stained glass. [...]
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John Green returns to fiction after 9 years with first adult novel 'Hollywood, Ending'
Green previously wrote the popular "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Paper Towns," young adult novels that were also adapted to film.
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Opioid Commission meeting now open to public
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Luzerne County took a step toward greater transparency. The "Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Commission" meeting is now open to the public. It's focused on how opioid settlement funds will be allocated. Dozens showed up to discuss the distribution of more than $20 million dollars. The commission, created in 2023, advises [...]
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What's open and closed on Easter 2026: Full list
Need to make a last-minute grocery run or looking for a place to eat? Here's what you need to know before you head out on Easter Sunday.
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Minersville residents express mixed feelings on US-Iran conflict
Minersville residents have mixed feelings on the U.S.-Iran conflict, with some supporting military action and others hoping for a swift resolution and peace.
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Pitcher making waves despite having only one hand
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A northeastern Pennsylvania high school baseball pitcher is proving his dominance year after year. What's more, he is a marvel on the mound despite not having a fully formed left hand. As we kick off difference awareness month, 28/22 News anchor Mark Hiller explains how this star athlete triumphs over what some [...]
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Wilkes-Barre City Police Department adds 5 new patrol cars to fleet
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has now added five new patrol vehicles to its fleet. The announcement came on Wednesday morning, when officials unveiled the 2025 six-cylinder Ford SUVs. Police Chief Michael Boyle says these SUVs are among the best for policing. “It's definitely a morale booster, and it's a [...]
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Republicans pursuing end to Homeland Security shutdown without Democrats' demands
Republicans in the House and Senate said they'll follow through on President Donald Trump’s directive to fully fund the department.
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