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Santa's elves busy with toy drive helping families in need
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Santa's elves are busy in Lackawanna County with a toy drive to help those who need it this holiday season. Inside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, there are hundreds of items ready to be put under the tree. Catholic Social Services is giving out gifts for more than 200 [...]
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Crowds remain upbeat ahead of President Trump's visit
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Supporters of President Trump are eager to hear what he has to say tonight, when he gives his remarks inside Mount Airy. Supporters began lining up as early as this morning. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason spoke with some of them and has that part of our coverage. All say [...]
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Students unwind amid finals with 'Stress-Busters' week
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are preparing for the end of the semester and the final exams that come with it. One local university is focusing on helping students de-stress ahead of finals. All week long on Penn State's Scranton Campus, events are taking place as part of their "Stress-Busters" week, and the students' [...]
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Kids with disabilities enjoy a festive day with Santa at Tobyhanna Army Depot party
Children with disabilities created ornaments and received gifts at a Christmas party in Lackawanna County, celebrating inclusivity and holiday cheer.
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President Trump set to speak on inflation in NEPA
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Donald Trump will speak Tuesday at Mount Airy Casino and Resort. He's expected to cover a wide range of topics, including the economy and rising costs, which were a major focus of his campaign across Pennsylvania. Currently, inside Mount Airy Casino in Paradise Township, lines have been forming since early [...]
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Healthwatch 16 | Gynecologic cancer
The National Institutes of Health says in the US, more than 100,000 women were diagnosed with a gynecological cancer in 2024, and over 30,000 died from the disease.
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Sunbury mother of three struggles on...
SUNBURY — Raising three children on a limited budget makes it difficult for Kathleen to provide presents on Christmas morning.
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Union County seeks new jail warden
LEWISBURG — Union County is searching for a new jail warden to replace the retiring Ernie Ritter.
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Bill banning smartphones from Pa....
HARRISBURG — A mandated ban on mobile devices could begin no later than the start of the 2027-28 school year at public schools across Pennsylvania under terms of a bill that advanced Tuesday within the state Senate.
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FBI releases new photo of former Olympic snowboarder turned fugitive
Ryan Wedding, who authorities say now runs a violent international cocaine trafficking operation, has been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list since March.
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