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SUNBURY — Sunbury officials are releasing a new property maintenance complaint form.

MIFFLINBURG — Mifflinburg Area seniors Jazlyn Alicia and Maria Reigel led their fellow classmates on a journey Monday.

SUNBURY — Curtis T. Cooke was sworn in as Northumberland County sheriff Monday.

SUNBURY — Sunbury Mayor Josh Brosious and Police Chief Brad Slack will propose the police department join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) Program.

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads-up for drivers traveling through Dickson City Wednesday morning: Police say the move of an electrical transport is expected to cause traffic headaches. Dickson City Police announced on Facebook Tuesday night that a large electrical load is planned to be transported from the railroad tracks on Boulevard Avenue [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pamela Keefe started Prevention Point NEPA - Michalene's Mission eight years ago after the untimely passing of her daughter from a drug overdose. The volunteer-run group provides wound care, Naloxone and STI testing to people across Luzerne County. Keefe says the ambulance they operated out of is no longer functional; [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — This week, 28/22 News is focusing on the career of our colleague and friend, Andy Mehalshick, who is retiring after 36 years. During his career, Andy has covered many high-profile stories. One of those stories is "Kids for Cash," and Andy has a look back at that story. It was a case that [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Volunteers in Scranton dedicated their time to community projects on Tuesday, focusing on planting flowers and cleaning flower beds at two locations. These efforts aimed to enhance community spaces and provide sensory experiences. The Lackawanna Blind Association was one site for these volunteer activities, receiving specially selected flowers. Later Tuesday, [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rainbow flags, music, and community spirit will once again take over downtown Stroudsburg as the Pocono Pride Festival returns on Sunday, June 7. Organizers say the event is about more than just celebration; it's about creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels seen and supported. "I just really love seeing [...]

LAKE CAREY, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday marked a date many people in a Wyoming County community will never forget: 28-years ago on June 2, 1998, a massive tornado touched down at Lake Carey. The F-3 twister was only on the ground for about a half-hour. During that period of time, the tornado killed two [...]