Columbia County

Teachers had planned to walk the picket line this week

PA’s largest agricultural fair is back! The 171st Bloomsburg Fair features 1,400+ vendors, deep-fried treats, livestock, and a 1,383lb pumpkin in Columbia County.

Police say the motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital following the crash.

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The tentative agreement is back on for the Berwick Area Education Association (BAEA) and a strike has been averted Sunday evening. The BAEA says on Facebook after five hours at the bargaining table, the Sick Bank language has been worked out. The BAEA issued the following statement on Facebook: Thank you to [...]

BRIAR CREEK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was injured and rushed to the hospital after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car Sunday evening. Columbia County Officials tell 28/22 News authorities were called to the 7000 block of Columbia Boulevard in Briar Creek at about 5:45 p.m. Sunday after a crash involving a [...]

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the Bloomsburg Fair ramps up, local authorities are reminding visitors and travelers about affected traffic patterns and parking due to the increased activity. Traffic notices include the following: As for Parking: Street maintenance will also not be enforced during the week of the Bloomsburg Fair, from September 25 to [...]

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 171st Bloomsburg Fair officially opened on Friday in Columbia County, drawing over 50,000 attendees despite rain hitting the midway. Wet weather arrived quickly on opening day, presenting a stark contrast to the sunny skies present during preview day on Friday. Visitors equipped with umbrellas, boots and rain ponchos braved [...]

Nickelodeon creates the annual event to get kids off their tablets.

A Facebook post says a contract agreement with the school board fell through.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is working to keep families at the fair safe amid the state and national measles outbreak.