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Benton Township bridge closed after a side collapsed

BENTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Department of Roads and Bridges has announced a bridge on Earl Clark Road will be closed until further notice.

The County says a side of the bridge collapsed on October 15 while road crews were working on the bridge deck.

Casey Highway road closures throughout October

According to a County Roads and Bridges spokesperson, the damage is significant and the bridge will need an engineering review and major repairs.

Man charged with drug, firearm related crimes

FORKSTON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a Wyoming County man has been charged with drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

According to the United States Department of Justice, Anthony Donnora Sr., 79, of Forkston Township was arrested after a joint investigation involving Homeland Security Investigations–Scranton Office, the Wyoming County District Attorney’s Office, and other agencies.

Authorities say the crimes occurred in Wyoming County from August 2021 through February 2024.

Four accused of several retail thefts across NEPA

Billboard brings awareness to suicide prevention

GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new billboard along a highway in the Poconos is catching the eyes of thousands of travelers throughout Monroe County.

28/22 News has more from the organization behind the message that spreads awareness about suicide prevention.

Route 209 is a busy stretch in Gilbert filled with several billboards along the highway, but a new one is causing drivers like Bill Parkin to pull over and take a picture.

"I was shocked," said Bill Parkin, Albrightsville.

Four accused of several retail thefts across NEPA

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Four people are wanted for allegedly committing several retail thefts in northeastern Pennsylvania.

According to the Dickson City Police Department, the four people pictured were involved in several thefts in Dickson City and Wilkes-Barre Township.

Two accused of multi-state organized retail theft ring

Dickson City Police

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ptlm. Gallagher 570-342-911 or 570-382-8018.

Bluegrass ensemble Monroe Crossing to join Susquehanna Valley Chorale at Rusty Rail concert

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The Susquehanna Valley Chorale will kick off its new season with the return of a program that debuted locally several years ago. The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass will take place on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. at Rusty Rail Brewery in Mifflinburg.

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