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Commissioner leaves airport board during director hiring

(WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak announced his temporary absence from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Board of Managers while his application for Executive Director of the airport is processed. Chermak has served as Lackawanna County Commissioner and as Airport Board chairperson since 2020, according to a release. Chermak said he applied to the Executive [...]

Two wanted, human trafficking investigation underway

MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two people are wanted stemming from an ongoing human trafficking investigation in Lycoming County. The Montoursville Borough of Police issued arrest warrants for Xia Sun and Liuping Li stemming from an ongoing human trafficking investigation at 440 Broad Street in Montoursville. Police stated both are accused of trafficking [...]

Man sentenced after assaulting home owner during invasion

WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after he was found guilty of assaulting another man during a home invasion. Curtis A. Strunk was sentenced to 12 ½ years to 25 years in prison for a home invasion in Gouldsboro in April 2025, Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell stated. A jury found [...]

Man pleads guilty to stealing over $2M of equipment from employer

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges after authorities say he stole over $2 million worth of equipment from his employer. 66-year-old John Festino, a former field engineer, pled guilty to money laundering charges after an investigation revealed he committed a theft from December 2024 to July 2025 at [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Sunny and showers this Thursday

(WBRE/WYOU) — Scattered showers along with a thunderstorm or two are possible tonight. If you get a healthier storm at your home, gusty winds will be the main threat. Otherwise, it will be warm and a bit muggy tonight with low temperatures near 60. Friday will feature more clouds than sun. An isolated shower or [...]

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