SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As final exam preparations are underway, students at the University of Scranton were able to take part in a fun stress-reliever. Dozens of dogs took over the campus for some much-needed pet therapy. Now in its 20‑plus‑year run, Canines on Campus hopes to help students ease stress and anxiety. The [...]
BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local grocery store is making a big difference in combating hunger. Shoprite of Brodheadsville helped raise more than $54,000 in September for Hunger Action Month to help fight hunger in our region. On Tuesday, the community gathered for the reveal of a special edition Cheerios boxes featuring local ShopRite [...]
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new wellness business is now open in the Poconos with a focus on making self-care simple and accessible. The Pocono Chamber of Commerce helped welcome Wellness City to East Stroudsburg on Tuesday with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Community members and local leaders stopped by the new [...]
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major investment in public transportation is now underway in Monroe County. Officials are breaking ground on a multi-million dollar expansion aimed at improving service and reliability for riders across the county. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens spoke with officials and bus operators on Tuesday about what this means for [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a solemn reminder to slow down and pay attention in work zones on the road: A memorial service on Tuesday in Dunmore brought together Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) leaders and union members to honor road and public works employees who never made it home from the job. PennDOT [...]
TOWER CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New information has been released after a fire hurt one person and destroyed their home in Schuylkill County. Crews were called to East Colliery Avenue in Tower City on Monday afternoon, where they found heavy fire at the front of a home. Three people escaped, with one taken to [...]
MIDDLEBURG — Midd-West High School science teacher William Hammond has been hired to serve as the school’s assistant principal.
SUNBURY — A Sunbury business that started as a food truck will expand to a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Sunbury with a grand opening on May 8.
DANVILLE — Monday’s Mahoning Township supervisor’s meeting was canceled.
MIDDLEBURG — Local custom home manufacturer, Timberhaven, earned the Gold Award at the 2025 Best in American Living Awards, presented by the National Association of Home Builders during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.
