February 20, 2025 at 14:17 ESTPA homepage
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the midst of winter and more to come icy conditions and snow have impacted blood resources across the nation.
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
While the American Red Cross holds drive across the country all year round. Seasons like the winter, especially this year, have been challenging.
“We have snow, we have ice, we have freezing rain. In other areas you have major catastrophes like the wildfires and things like that, so with that are always cancellations of blood drives.”
February 20, 2025 at 13:43 ESTPA homepage
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that five people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents from January into February.
On January 9 around 6:40 p.m., troopers said they were called to Walmart for a theft where two people, a 53-year-old man, and a 56-year-old woman stole $56.16 worth of food items.
Victim identified after deadly house explosion
February 20, 2025 at 12:30 ESTPA homepage
SUGARLOAF TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The victim of a deadly house explosion in Luzerne County has been identified.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, on February 12 around 4:30 a.m., troopers were called to Cabana Lane in Sugarloaf Township for a fully engulfed fire.
Fox captured after attacking many residents
During the search effort, 32-year-old Aaron Moore was found dead inside the home.
The fire completely destroyed and collapsed the house and also damaged the siding of the home next door.
February 20, 2025 at 10:41 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new ramen spot is opening in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Owner Eric Wahyudi spoke with 28/22 News about bringing authentic Japanese cuisine to the Diamond City.
"Wilkes-Barre is a very good, diverse city and we want to introduce the Japanese culture and food to the neighborhood."
Wahyudi has been in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years and will bring "Shinjiru Ramen" to 41 South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre where Boozy B's was located.
Shinjiru Ramen opened a Tannserville location in December 2023.
February 20, 2025 at 10:23 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Officials report a fox has been captured after attacking, and encountering many residents in Stroudsburg.
On February 19 the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was called to a report of a fox attack on Congdon Avenue.
Following an investigation, officers learned that multiple residents in the surrounding areas, including Hillcrest Drive, Howell Terrace, and Clause Drive, may have encountered the fox over the past 48 hours.
Man accused of impersonating FBI agent to target international students
February 20, 2025 at 06:15 ESTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Northumberland County Deputy Prothonotary Geraldine Yagle accomplished a unique milestone when she entered the courthouse for work on Wednesday for the last time.
February 20, 2025 at 00:10 ESTDaily Item
LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Borough Council adopted a resolution this week affirming the municipality’s commitment to being an inclusive and welcoming community for all residents.
February 20, 2025 at 00:10 ESTDaily Item
SELINSGROVE — Penn Township will remain a municipal shareholder of the Penn Valley Airport, but is not committing any money to the facility this year.
February 20, 2025 at 00:10 ESTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Three elected Sunbury officials say they want to be transparent with city finances.
February 20, 2025 at 00:10 ESTDaily Item
LEWISBURG — The borough of Lewisburg is working with a property owner to purchase a parcel of land at the St. George Street River Access.
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