March 5, 2025 at 18:09 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chapter closes in the Lackawanna County government as the commissioners officially accept the resignation of Matt McGloin. With his departure, a new process begins to fill the vacancy he leaves behind.
The seat left empty by McGloin's departure is now officially acknowledged by the Lackawanna County Commissioners, clearing the path for the County Court of Common Pleas to appoint his successor.
March 5, 2025 at 17:53 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lent means lots of people will be eating seafood! 28/22 News stopped by Southside Seafood in Scranton Wednesday afternoon.
They sell everything from soup to fresh shrimp.
People were stopping by to pick out their Ash Wednesday meals all day long.
Ash Wednesday Mass with a focus on the Pope
The staff says business was steady, but nothing compared to other holidays.
"It's nothing like Christmas or New Years. Lent isn't as overwhelming as Christmas," said Ted Rice, an employee at Southside Seafood.
March 5, 2025 at 17:45 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a time of preparation for Easter for many people of faith.
For practicing Catholics, it's a time to reflect and focus on renewal, but this year, there's more on their minds.
Church-goers and church leaders 28/22 News spoke with said this Lent, they are also focusing on the health of Pope Francis, who remains in very serious condition.
For those of Catholic faith, Lent is a time to give up or add things to their lives.
March 5, 2025 at 17:40 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The rain didn't lessen Ash Wednesday attendance in Luzerne County.
Hundreds of people attended 12:00 p.m. mass on Wednesday at Saint Nicks Saint Mary's in Wilkes-Barre.
Two dead in fire, building destroyed
They received ashes on their foreheads to mark the season of Lent in the catholic faith.
This is a time for Christians to deepen their faith, seek reconciliation, and grow closer to Christ through prayer and fasting in the weeks leading up to Easter.
March 5, 2025 at 17:24 ESTPA homepage
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homeowner is recovering after his house went up in flames in another part of Luzerne County.
The home on Main Street in Edwardsville started burning just after 1:00 a.m.
Two dead in fire, building destroyed
The chief says the back was full of flames when crews showed up.
A fire marshal was at the scene investigating, and the cause of the fire remains unknown at this hour.
The chief described the homeowner's injuries as minor.
March 5, 2025 at 17:15 ESTPA homepage
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A municipal building is closed in Monroe County after threats to public and employee safety.
The Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center and Department of Public Works are now closed until further notice.
Luzerne County nursing home set to close
The threats came after Coolbaugh Township Supervisor Cara Rogan got into an argument with a resident in a pharmacy drive-through window.
A township meeting was held Tuesday night, but it's unclear if the threats came at the meeting.
March 5, 2025 at 16:45 ESTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Officials in the Shikellamy School District do not expect to raise taxes in 2025-26.
March 5, 2025 at 16:33 ESTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Bonham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is set to close its doors due to no longer being able to sustain operations, according to a spokesperson for the facility.
Jennifer Vandermark, a spokesperson for Bonham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington Township, tells 28/22 News due to the financial realities of the long-term care system in Pennsylvania, the facility has no choice but to close.
March 5, 2025 at 15:17 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — The fate of three federal buildings in northeastern Pennsylvania is in doubt Wednesday night. After reports that they were targeted for possible sale or closure as part of the Trump administration's efforts to slash the size of the federal government.
The buildings in question are located in Luzerne County and house Social Security operations. It's still unclear what the fate of those federal buildings and the employees, around 1,000, are.
March 5, 2025 at 15:04 ESTPA homepage
LOYALSOCK TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators have arrested and charged a teenager who they say was involved in a shooting outside of TGI Friday’s.
17-year-old Ja’hsir Kahseem Legare, the accused gunman in a deadly shooting outside of TGI Friday's in Lycoming County in March 2024, was arraigned in court Wednesday afternoon.
State police report Legare was arrested in Milton, Northumberland County on March 5.
District Attorney Thomas Marino
District Attorney Thomas Marino states Legare will be charged as an adult on the following:
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