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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents and community leaders in Lackawanna County gathered together Saturday to discuss the rising affordability crisis — citing student loans and everyday bills as barriers to achieving financial stability. Residents gathered in Scranton for a panel discussion called Affordable Coffee Press, hosted by a total of six nonprofits, including Protect [...]

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 [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Some drivers may experience a headache Monday in Luzerne County as crews from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) perform utility work on Route 315. In a release, PennDOT says drivers should be aware of utility work being completed near the intersection of Route 315 and Oak Street in Pittston, Luzerne County, and [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Nor'easter has moved on shore. This has pushed more rain across the area and much farther west than Saturday. There will be on-and-off showers tonight. Winds will begin to diminish overnight as the low begins to weaken. The low drops into the mid 50s. On Monday, the low will finally slide up [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Jayne Ann Bugda of 28/22 News has been inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-Atlantic Chapter Silver Circle Society at a ceremony in Philadelphia. The Silver Circle Society recognizes broadcast professionals who have contributed at least 25 years of service to the television industry. Bugda is one of 13 [...]

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 [...]

HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are investigating what led to a car entering the waters of Harveys Lake Saturday evening. Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance Company Chief David Davis told 28/22 News crews were called to the area near the intersection of Noxen Road and Lakeside Drive after car reportedly drove into Harveys [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Community members gathered at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday for the annual Walk for Epilepsy. The event brought residents together to raise awareness and support individuals affected by the condition. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania, the event raises funds to provide programs and services for people living [...]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish in Hanover Township is hosting its annual Potato Pancake Festival near Wilkes-Barre this weekend, serving local residents for a charitable cause. The annual event features a drive-thru setup where church volunteers fried, prepared and handed off orders. Eager customers began lining up a [...]

FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Children's Association held its 34th annual “Do It For The Kids” walk-a-thon in Forty Fort, bringing community members together despite rainy weather. Walkers completed a two-mile loop to raise support for local childhood programs. The event benefits the Wyoming Valley Children's Association, a local nonprofit organization [...]