KELLY TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man was killed in a rear-end crash on the Westbranch Highway Saturday evening, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Richard Marion, 70, of Watsontown was pronounced dead at Geisinger Medical Center after being transported due to injuries sustained in the crash, PSP say. According to the release, Marion [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids and families alike were frolicking around looking for eggs in an Easter Egg Hunt, this one at Saint Anthony's Playground in Dunmore. This is their ninth annual Egg Hunt, and there was no shortage of eggs to find. 2,000 eggs were hidden around for families to hunt and grab. [...]
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a tasty way to support a local fire company: Burgers, chicken, and fries top the menu at the Smash Hut Fundraiser. The Smash Hut is a family-owned business, and this is the first event held with the new owners. Hungry folks lined up as early as 11:00 a.m. [...]
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Pike County, Pennsylvania State Police say a driver is dead after a motorcycle crash. Authorities say a small truck was leaving a parking lot on State Route 6 in Palmyra Township when the motorcycle, traveling at high speeds, hit the truck. The person driving the motorcycle went airborne [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Soaring gas prices are taking a toll on a local business. The dessert delivery service is forced to work around the cost of fuel with no end in sight. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes caught up with them Saturday for their Easter rush and explained what they are facing. Inside [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say parts of Pennsylvania were under a Flash Flood Warning Saturday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced at 8:10 p.m. that a Flash Flood Warning was issued for East Central Lycoming County and Southwestern Sullivan County until 11:15 p.m. Saturday night. The Flash Flood Warning has since expired. This comes after [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday shoppers had a chance to pick up some fresh produce and easter gifts at an Easter Market in the Electric City on Saturday. The South Side Farmers Market was hosted by the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA. Vendors were selling everything from candy, cookies, honey, and fresh bread. It's [...]
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring celebrations are bringing families together across our region. One local park turned into a sea of smiles as kids raced to grab some Easter fun. Hundreds of people filled Mercatili-Segilia Park in Moosic for an Easter Egg Hunt that brought the community together. Children lined up and rushed out [...]
WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A large group of volunteers in Luzerne County came together to build beds for kids in need. Dozens of volunteers in West Wyoming built the beds from scratch for Build Day, one of many held throughout the year. Their goal is simple: make sure kids between the ages of [...]
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Trout Season began on Saturday, and anglers were quick to take advantage of the warmer weather. Lines are in the water as Trout Season gets underway across Pennsylvania. Fishermen of all ages are heading to lakes, rivers, and streams, all hoping to reel in a fresh catch. At Francis [...]
