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 [...]
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a great day to go snow tubing in the Poconos with a twist! Blue Mountain Resort held its Cardboard Box Derby on Saturday in Palmerton. Participants use cardboard to build sleds in all shapes and sizes, then take them for a ride down the snowtubing hills. Some creations [...]
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 [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After mass, runners and walkers laced up their sneakers for the Brian P Kelly Memorial Race in Scranton. The two-mile foot race takes place entirely on the parade route and is the oldest road race in the Scranton area. The race is held in honor of Brian P Kelly, the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SELINSGROVE — Journey to Justice will host a community presentation to help people navigate the challenging world of dementia and abuse prevention.
MILTON — Two Police officers were promoted at this week's borough council meeting.
DANVILLE — The Danville Area Community Center will host an interactive workshop titled Bridges Out of Poverty at a community workshop, 1 p.m. March 22.
LAURELTON — One juvenile and four adults under 20 were cited with trespassing at the former Laurelton Center on March 10.
