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Warehouse will be detention center, Schuylkill County Commissioner says

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Schuylkill County Commissioners confirmed in a meeting Wednesday that a warehouse purchased by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Tremont Township will be a detention facility for 7,500 people. "I am not going to get into a debate over the overarching immigration policies of the United States of America, [...]

Repairs made after Stroudsburg gas leak

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the Poconos, Voluntary Evacuations were lifted after UGI made repairs following a gas leak that started on Wednesday evening. Stroudsburg Fire Department Captain Michael Schroder confirmed to 28/22 News crews that they were checking out the intersection of Ninth and Main Streets at about 5:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, where [...]

Ski resort prepares for upcoming Winterfest

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just because it's cold doesn't mean you can't have fun. Camelback Ski Resort is getting ready for its first-ever Winterfest. A live DJ, family-friendly activities, and, of course, food and drinks will all be there for folks to enjoy at the Thirsty Camel patio, all for free. There will [...]

Lackawanna County food businesses preparing for the Big Game

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The big game is less than five days away, and many food businesses in Lackawanna County are already working for the weekend. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar stopped by two food destinations on Wednesday. Food preparations are underway at two local businesses as this weekend's big game approaches. It's a [...]

School delays impact students' learning

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY — Back-to-back days this winter season with snow and below-freezing temperatures made schools call for delays more often. When classes are shortened for a long period of time, does it delay a student's education? Scranton School District is among those other districts in the state that have been heavily impacted by the [...]

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