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Three charged with voter registration fraud in Pa.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The District Attorney announced three people are facing charges after allegedly committing voter registration fraud. According to DA Mike Mancuso, three criminal complaints, with a fourth expected, were filed after a year-long investigation into fraudulent voter registration and mail-in ballot applications submitted to the Monroe County Office of Voter Registration. The [...]

Bagel shop manager accused of stealing from business

WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Charges have been filed against a bagel shop manager after investigators say she stole from the business's cash register multiple times. On September 22, the owner of Vinny’s Original Brooklyn Bagels reported a theft involving Jennifer Villani, a district manager. Police say Villani was caught on the store's surveillance video removing [...]

Honoring late labor leader in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday is John Mitchell Day. A number of people gathered late Wednesday afternoon to remember and honor the late labor leader in Lackawanna County. The annual memorial service was held at Cathedral Cemetery and included prayers and speeches about his life and legacy. Mitchell led coal miners through a six-week [...]

Thousands expected for annual 'Halloweentown'

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a Halloween tradition that draws thousands to a community in Luzerne County: We're talking about West Pittston's Annual Halloweentown. Organizers and officials say the spectacle has grown drastically over the years, and 28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape was there Wednesday night to see what trick-or-treaters have to look [...]

Police announce road closures ahead of Halloween in West Pittson

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are reminding people to drive safely as Halloween Town comes to West Pittston. On Wednesday, the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department reminded residents, ghouls, and trick-or-treaters that several roads will be closed to traffic during Halloween Town celebrations. In a map posted on Facebook, authorities say for everyone's [...]

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