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ATV driver dies, passenger hospitalized after crash

TUNKHANNOCK TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report that an ATV driver was killed after a crash and sent a passenger to the hospital for serious injuries.

On September 13, around 2:30 a.m., officers were called to a crash involving an ATV and a vehicle on Route 115 in Tunkhannock Township.

Police say the ATV driver, Dymtro Prokopets, 22, with a passenger, Andrii Zhyryk, 19, both of Brooklyn, New York, were on SR 115 when a vehicle hit them from behind.

Historic Hershker Theater closing doors

WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A historic theater is closing its curtain after more than 100 years of showing movies in West Hazleton. The theater has undergone multiple ownership changes, name changes, and closures over the years, and each time, it has made a comeback. However, locals are saying this is its last hurrah.

Many businesses struggled to keep their doors open during the pandemic, but the movie industry was hit harder than most. For the historic Hershker Theater, most recently known as Cinema and Drafthouse in West Hazleton, it was time for the final act.

28/22 Sports Night talks Week Four HS football, Eagles vs Chiefs

(WBRE/WYOU)— Week Four of high school football brings a hectic shakeup!

Join Alaina and Ricky as they discuss some of the big matchups that took place in Week Four of high school football, and how the top ten looks after four Top 10 teams fall.

It’s time to look at some takeaways from Week Two of the NFL season as the Eagles beat the Chiefs, and some concerning trends continue for the Steelers.

To watch the show or get access to any of our podcasts, download our 28/22 Now app!

Monroe County fundraiser support local organizations

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Every year, the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser supports non-profits doing life-changing work in Monroe County. Now in its 22nd year, the event has raised more than $3,000,000 for our neighbors in need, and this year, four organizations were selected to receive funding.

Brianna Strunk with the Pocono Television Network introduces us to the second recipient.

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