HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s candidates for U.S. Senate squared off for their first debate Thursday night, with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and challenger Dave McCormick sparring over topline issues and attacking one another’s character and capability to excel in elected office.
UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has an important update for those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby back in August. The Disaster Recovery Center located in Union County will permanently close this Saturday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m.
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Residents who still need help can visit one of the other disaster shelters located in Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga counties.
Those centers are open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the deadline to apply for FEMA for disaster assistance is November 12.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween has taken over a house in Luzerne County.
One house on Lyndwood Ave in Hanover Township has dozens of animatronic clowns and skeletons lining the front yard.
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There's even a gigantic skeleton popping out of the roof along with light displays that make the clowns and skeletons look even scarier.
The yard is also lined with pumpkins and spooky signs
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, it was a night to honor young professionals who are pillars in our community.
This year's Ninth Annual Young Professionals Awards were held at Montage Mountain Resort in Scranton.
The event was held by Coal Creative and five regional chambers.
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Thursday's event showcased young talent and leadership all around NEPA, honoring people who made a significant impact.
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A special needs playground project is in the works thanks to fundraising in Luzerne County.
The Rotary Club of Dallas and the Dallas Intermediate School have teamed up to raise money to build a boundless playground.
A launch party was held Thursday at the Apple Tree Terrace in Dallas to kick off fundraising efforts.
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TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after police say he's suspected of assaulting a child in Lackawanna County.
Police say they arrested 82-year-old Roy Trivellin on September 26 at his Taylor home after an assault 10 years earlier.
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Police say Trivellin admitted to the crime where he assaulted a child back in 2014. The victim is now an adult.
Trivellin faces several charges.
SELINSGROVE — The Regional Engagement Center (REC) has received a $20,000 grant from the Greater Susquehanna Valley Competitive Grant Program at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania.
SUNBURY — Shikellamy school directors received updates about an averted teachers’ strike and the district’s JROTC program at the monthly work session on Thursday.
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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Puppy Picks stock is growing each week and Quincy is now 3-1 this season after choosing the Baltimore Ravens to beat the Buffalo Bills in week four.
Quincy picks the Dallas Cowboys for Week 5 of Puppy Picks!
Between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Quincy has picked the Cowboys for this week's Puppy Picks to hand the Steelers their second straight loss!
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You can watch the showdown between the two teams at 8:20 p.m. on WBRE.
