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Scranton organization celebrates giving back

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local organization is ready to donate a big check they raised. The Frank Burke the Fourth Memorial Fund is celebrating another year of giving back. They raised $40,000 to be donated to Make-A-Wish, and $8,000 more for South Scranton Intermediate School. The Bogey for Burkey's golf tournament was held [...]

Damsel in a Dress event returns to Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students and community members in need of formal wear were in luck on Saturday. Damsel in a Dress returned to King's College in Wilkes-Barre for a third year. The event gives donated formalwear to students and community members in need. A variety of gowns, dresses, and accessories were all available [...]

Annual tradition held before Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the parade stepped off, another annual tradition was held in downtown Scranton. Saint Peter's Cathedral hosted its annual Saint Patrick's Parade Day Mass on Saturday morning. Bishop Bambera led the mass, and various priests from the diocese of Scranton concelebrated. "As a Christian, it's very important. It keeps everyone [...]

1 injured, home severely damaged after fire

FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a man was injured, and a home was severely damaged after a fire in Freeland Saturday afternoon. Freeland Fire Department Chief Joe Stepansky told 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes on scene that crews were called a little after 3:00 p.m. Saturday for a house fire. Upon arriving on [...]

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