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Restoring pieces of the past: Train station to museum

ORANGEVILLE, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Calling all train enthusiasts and history buffs: A train station that stood vacant and forgotten since the seventies is getting a makeover and some upgrades. What was once an overgrown and neglected train station is now being restored in the hopes of keeping local history alive. It's the Orangeville Train [...]

Church clothing drive helping community, accepting donations

ALMEDIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local church is lending a helping hand. Twice a month, the Shiloh Bible Church in Almedia opens up the doors of its 'Share House.' Inside, people can get clothing, shoes, and small household items, all free of charge. A church member says they are seeing an increase in people [...]

At least 10 displaced in apartment complex fire

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fire marshal is trying to figure out what caused a massive fire that destroyed apartments and forced at least 10 people from their homes. Crews were called in from all over Columbia and Montour counties to fight it, having to pull water from the Susquehanna to help the battle [...]

Firefighters called to Bloomsburg garage fire

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were out in Bloomsburg Sunday night battling a garage fire. Columbia County officials told 28/22 News crews were called to the 500 block of West First Street on Sunday for a reported commercial garage fire. Authorities say the Bloomsburg Fire Department led the response to the blaze, and several [...]

Police looking to ID people amid fire investigation

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police need your help to identify several people in connection with a fire in Bloomsburg. They say the individuals were caught on camera early Friday morning on Light Street Road near South Penn Street. It's where investigators say fire damaged a building. Anyone with information is urged to call Officer [...]

New non-profit connects residents with critical resources

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Inside a former factory building in Berwick sits a group of people with a vision. They call themselves B.A.T.S, or Berwick Area Transitional Services. Each person brings a different expertise, but they all share the same goal: giving others a second chance at life. "The goal is to do a full [...]

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