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Troopers searching in Pike County for missing man

SHOHOLA TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced on Thursday they're looking for a missing man in Pike County.

Troopers say they're searching for 80-year-old Bruce Pedersen who was last seen in the area of Laurel Drive in Shohola Township, Pike County, on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.

Monroe County Habitat for Humanity helps Hurricane victims

State police say Pedersen is described as weighing about 220 pounds, standing at about six feet tall, wearing unknown clothing, and has grey hair and blue eyes.

Thousands of lights shine at Hughestown Halloween house

HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thursday's Halloween House of the Night shines in Hughestown as the supermoon hung high in the sky.

The home on Rock Street is decked out with thousands of lights and several themed displays, including aliens.

Getting good scares for good cause in Peckville

Blow molds of ghosts and pumpkins line the massive yard, but the lights tie this display all together creating an eerie feeling sure to scare anyone.

Woman sentanced to prison after 2022 death of baby

SULLIVAN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced the sentencing of a mid-wife who was previously found guilty of involuntary manslaughter of a newborn.

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced 49-year-old Brigitte Meckes was sentenced to eight to 17 years in prison.

This comes after a jury convicted her in July of aggravated assault, involuntary manslaughter, and other related charges in the 2022 death of a baby.

Three charged after drug raid in Pike County

28/22 News takes home several Keystone Media Awards

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A big congratulations to several members of our 28/22 News family in Harrisburg on Thursday attending the Keystone Media Awards.

28/22 News won several awards for investigative journalism, feature reporting, spot news, and sports.

Follow yellow brick road to West Pittston Halloween house

Our public affairs program Newsmakers, our "Opioids: Help and Hope" special, and "Winter Weather Outlook" weather special, along with Paola's Parenting Playbook were all honored.

Congratulations to all the winners!

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