BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A longstanding tradition in Berwick is bringing Christmas cheer to everyone who stops by. An entire street of Christmas lights is brightening the most wonderful time of the year. Hundreds and hundreds of people showed up to walk among all of the lights and decorations. This event has become a [...]
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A manhunt is underway for burglars who stole several vehicles from a local business. It happened around 1:30 a.m. in Old Forge, and police are trying to determine if the crime is connected to others in northeastern Pennsylvania. Surveillance photos show six burglars targeting Passariello's Auto Sales and Service [...]
WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say two White Deer Township parents have been arrested and are facing charges after authorities found their three children to be covered, playing in, and even eating their own feces. PSP Milton published a release saying they received an investigation in reference to the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not Jingle Bell Square, but Courthouse Square, where an annual holiday event is taking over this weekend in downtown Scranton. Crowds eager to shop are coming out to the 2025 Lackawanna Winter Market. Courthouse Square was converted into a holiday shopping vendor village. Once again, the festival of trees [...]
OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Olyphant was hopping on Saturday with its Second Annual Queen City Kris Kringle Market Extravaganza. The holiday spirit came to town with more than 70 vendors, including a petting zoo, face painting, and food. Organizers say they nearly doubled the number of vendors this year. Some vendors could not resist [...]
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A special promotion is bringing together gamers in search of video game bargains, where attendees brought several bizarre items into a local GameStop on Saturday. 28/22 News Reporter Brian Orbin takes us inside the unusual event and explains why people take part in it. The sound of a sweet-smelling [...]
MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Columbia County man is claiming victory in a battle to keep his backyard roller coaster. Michael Chorba announced on Saturday he received the permit after a months-long battle with Mount Pleasant Township zoning officials. Chorba was ordered to move the ride because it sat on a 14-acre [...]
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LEWISBURG — Members of the Lewisburg Community Garden wrapped up an “abundant season” and are preparing for the upcoming year.
PEARL HARBOR — A Northumberland Borough resident has traveled with two World War II veterans to Pearl Harbor for the annual Remembrance Day events commemorating the attack by Japan 84 years ago on Dec. 7.
