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Irish heroes remembered with wreath laying

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local Irish groups are celebrating Irish Heritage Month with a ceremony that honors courage, sacrifice, and service in Lackawanna County. Community members gathered on Courthouse Square in Scranton to honor two local immigrants who became heroes. The Wreath Laying Ceremony recognizes John Delaney and Patrick Delacy, who came from Ireland [...]

Legal fight over data center site continues

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A zoning fight is growing in Monroe County: People who live there are pushing back after township supervisors approved a data center overlay district in Tobyhanna Township. Supervisors passed the ordinance in December on 520 acres at the Tarheel Quarry site along Caughbaugh Road. The quarry owner has applied [...]

Why Join the NAACP

(WBRE/WYOU) — PA Live Co-Host Taminique Blackwell sat down with Amber Viola of the NAACP in Lackawanna County to talk about why young people should get involved. Anyone interested in learning more can find information online.

1 person injured, Wilkes-Barre bridge reopens after crash

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County officials told 28/22 News crews were called to the intersection of West North Street and West River Street for a reported crash at about 7:00 p.m. on Monday. 28/22 News as crews responded to the crash involving a truck and a car at the scene. Authorities closed the [...]

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