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NEW MILFORD TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Human remains were found over the weekend in New Milford Township, according to the Susquehanna County Coroner's Office. The coroner has not yet identified the person found dead or the cause of death. No other details were released as of Monday morning. More information will provided as it [...]

NESCOPECK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire that claimed the life of a Luzerne County man is suspected to be accidental. According to a release from police, the fire broke out on Wapwallopen Road around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night. Police say the fire is suspected to be accidental. 73-year-old James Velekei was found deceased [...]

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SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove resident Jonah Roth spent two years working on his new album, Mannequin Branch, featuring songs he wrote, played nearly all the instruments and sings on.

NORTHUMBERLAND — Daisy Gressler greeted nearly all of the 100 guests by name at a party celebrating her 100th birthday Saturday.

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two people were sent to the hospital after a convertible rollover crash Sunday afternoon. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called to the 500 block of Langans Road at about 4:20 p.m. Sunday after a sinlge vehicle rollover crash. An officer from the Pittston [...]

GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 104th West End Fair is underway, bringing thousands of people from Monroe County and beyond together for a tradition centered on family, fun and community. While visitors come to the fairgrounds for the rides, food, games and livestock exhibits, many say the event is about much more than the [...]

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families gathered at Aylesworth Park in Lackawanna County for a summer beach party designed to bring the local community together and offer a spot to cool off. The afternoon event featured outdoor recreation, including swimming, live music and a sandcastle building contest. Lackawanna County lifeguards also provided free rowboat rides [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of runners gathered along the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Trail in Scranton on Sunday for the inaugural Rescue Run, a fundraising event benefiting the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Leashed dogs were also invited to participate alongside their owners. The event featured 5K and 10K runs as well as a two-mile [...]