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Lawsuit: Florida family ate from worm-infested can of SpaghettiOs
A Florida mom says she and her young daughter ate from a can of SpaghettiOs before discovering live worms moving inside.
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Woman sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5M after allegedly slipping on mashed potatoes
The lawsuit accused the company of having "unreasonably dangerous" conditions for customers.
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Auto shop damaged in fire, firefighter sent to hospital
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One firefighter was sent to the hospital as crews responded to a fire in an auto shop Wednesday evening. Crews were called around 4:45 p.m. to Henry Street in East Stroudsburg, where a fire that started in a garage had started to spread to other parts of the building. [...]
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Russell Wilson announces he's leaving NFL, moving to CBS Sports
"Thank you, football," the Super Bowl-winning quarterback said in an social media post.
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Planting seeds for seniors
EXETER, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tradition at a daycare center in Luzerne County brought smiles to people young and old. Each spring, kids plant flowers, then donate them to seniors in assisted living facilities. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how the kids are taught to care for their community. At the Growing Patch [...]
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Fewer openings, more competition: Teens struggle to find summer work
A new forecast suggests 2026 could be the weakest summer for teen hiring since the federal government began tracking the data in 1948.
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Residents get taste of Greece in Electric City
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Get ready for a taste of Greece right in the Electric City: The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its Annual Summer Greek Food Festival. The church is located in downtown Scranton on North Washington Street. A wide variety of Greek food is available on the menu, which brings people [...]
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Volunteers needed for upcoming National Trails Day
BUSHKILL, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is a callout to help keep our hiking trails clean ahead of National Trails Day this weekend. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is looking for volunteers to help clean up the Hidden Lake Loop Trail. It's a popular local fishing spot. Volunteers would help clear brush and remove [...]
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American Legion looking for drivers to honor member
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Dallas American Legion post is mourning the loss of one of its members, and they are looking for your help in honoring his memory. Art Parks passed away over the weekend. Parks served during the Vietnam War and was the longtime president of the American Legion Riders. His viewing [...]
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State wide grave robbing case heads to trial
(WBRE/WYOU) — A statewide grave robbing case with ties to Luzerne County is now heading to trial. 34-year-old "Jonathan Gerlach" waived his arraignment on Wednesday. The Lancaster County man is accused of more than 500 counts of stealing body parts and remains from graves and selling them online. Investigators say Gerlach took remains from Good [...]
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