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Heavy rains cause afternoon flooding in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— That heavy rain earlier led to some serious flooding throughout Scranton.

While many of the areas have since drained, the damage the water has caused is irreversible.

28/22's Avery Nape was there for much of the afternoon and has the latest.

Anyone who's familiar with Scranton knows there are a lot of hills, and with those hills come low-lying areas that are prone to flooding.

And for people living in those areas, heavy rains can be an issue.

Community program celebrates six years in Monroe County

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A community caring company is celebrating six years in NEPA.

Stroudsburg Today is marking the special occasion for Pocono 3C.

Representatives from several non profits were on hand including Street to Feet and Pocono Television Network.

Wyoming Valley Mall closed for 2nd consecutive day

They recognized Elisha Spencer, who works at the Waste Authority's Military Road location.

State police take over Katlyn Harp investigation

HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Police are investigating the disappearance of a Columbia County woman.

33-year-old Katlyn Harp from Hemlock Township went missing last Thursday. She was last seen at her home near Bloomsburg.  

Hemlock Township Police initially began the investigation, but the State Police Criminal Unit from the Bloomsburg Barracks took over the investigation on Sunday.

Convicted child murderer dies in prison

Party on the Patio rescheduled due to inclement weather

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Party on the Patio has been rescheduled due to anticipated inclement weather.

According to Mohegan Pennsylvania's website, the Bon Jovi tribute show featuring the band Jay Bon Jovi scheduled for June 26 has been pushed back to June 27.

Wyoming Valley Mall closed for 2nd consecutive day

Guests who purchased premium tickets and attend the show on Friday will have their seats available. Guests who do not come to the rescheduled show will have their tickets refunded through eGiftify.

Giant sinkhole repairs underway in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple crews are working on repairing a massive sinkhole that occurred when a roadway collapsed in Wilkes-Barre.

PennDOT, PPL, Pennsylvania American Water, and Stell Enterprises are all on scene Thursday afternoon, helping restore any lost utilities to neighbors.

Just after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, the road in the 200 block of Horton Street in Wilkes-Barre gave out, nearly taking a construction vehicle with it and narrowly missing taking out a car passing by.

State Troopers in Stroudsburg honored for excellence

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven Pennsylvania State Troopers out of Stroudsburg were commended for exemplary public service.

Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, presented the chosen troopers with the Governor’s Awards for Excellence.

Corporal Ray Suda and Troopers Nicholas Sully, Michael Zaleskas, Pat Regan, Jesse Strausberger, Kenneth Snerr, and Michael Besten, all from the Stroudsburg barracks were commended for rescuing a woman from a burning home on April 18.

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