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Woman dead, man sent to hospital after deadly house fire

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A early morning house fire turned deadly in Scott Township after officials say a woman passed away and a man was transported to a nearby hospital. Espy Fire Company Chief Ken Carey told 28/22 News authorities were called to a house fire on the 200 block of Ridge Street [...]

Four arrests made during DUI checkpoints

COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police released the results of their checkpoint enforcement over the weekend that ended with four DUI arrests. From Saturday, September 19 through Sunday, September 20, Pennsylvania State Police Bloomsburg Station conducted a sobriety checkpoint on State Route 11 in Briar Creek Borough. Police say a total of 184 vehicles were [...]

Courthouse shooting under investigation, police say

COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are investigating a shooting that took place at the Columbia County Courthouse early Sunday morning. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department, the shooting occurred around 1:00 a.m Sunday morning at the county court house on 35 West Main St. No one was hurt during the incident, which appears to be [...]

Nonprofit keeps neighbors warm with firewood donations

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As heating costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, keeping a home warm during the winter can be a challenge for some families. In Berwick, the Berwick Area Transitional Services (BATS), is working to ease that burden by providing firewood to neighbors who may struggle to afford heat. “We are [...]

Bloomsburg Fair announces 2026 music line up

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 171st Bloomsburg Fair is less than 10 days away, and the music line up has been announced with more than 60 artists set to take the stages starting September 25. A total of 69 artists are set to perform across three stages; Weis Markets Grandstand, WNEP Free Stage, Millennium Park [...]

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