LEWISBURG — The Union County Veterans’ 4th of July Celebration is more than a parade for Mark and Tamela Sprigg; it’s a reminder that the sacrifices they made during decades of military service have not been forgotten.
TURBOTVILLE — The Warrior Run School District board at Monday night’s meeting approved wage increases of $145,000 for administrators and support staff.
First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania announced on Wednesday the awarding of $403,912 in scholarships to 115 students across north-central Pennsylvania for the 2026-2027 academic year.
FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park draw thousands of visitors each year, but officials are reminding hikers that the scenic trails can also present serious challenges. Park officials say they have responded to several rescue calls in recent weeks, highlighting the risks hikers can face on the park’s [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Hollywood lights shining down on Northeastern Pennsylvania: A film about an immigrant family who moved to our area is being shot right now. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar drew back the curtain on production and showed the local businesses being used as the backdrop for the movie. Words from the Oven, a film [...]
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Providing a safe place for senior dogs: That's the mission of a non-profit in Wyoming County. Pattie's Waggin' Tails brings in dogs over the age of seven and works to foster them, get them adopted, or give them a space to live their final days. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just in time for summer, the pool at Nay Aug Park in Scranton is now open. City officials cut the ribbon on Wednesday. The new facility includes a zero-entry swimming pool with an industrial slide, water play features, and other site improvements. The multimillion-dollar project is all part of a [...]
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Stroud Area Regional Police now have new tools to better support people on the autism spectrum during emergency calls. The department received five sensory bags from the Collaborative Autism Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to improving interactions between first responders and people with autism. The kits include weighted blankets, noise-canceling [...]
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homicide suspect is finally back in Luzerne County to face charges after three years. Eliezer Santana was sent back from the Dominican Republic and arraigned on Tuesday. Troopers say the 20-year-old was one of three involved in a deadly shooting near Hazleton in April of 2023. 18-year-old Rolando [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For more than a century, the Pocono Family YMCA has served families across Monroe County. Now, the organization is preparing for its biggest investment yet, a $21,000,000 renovation project aimed at modernizing the facility and expanding opportunities for future generations. "We're also adding our partnership of LVHN Jefferson, where they're [...]
