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Irish heroes remembered with wreath laying

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local Irish groups are celebrating Irish Heritage Month with a ceremony that honors courage, sacrifice, and service in Lackawanna County. Community members gathered on Courthouse Square in Scranton to honor two local immigrants who became heroes. The Wreath Laying Ceremony recognizes John Delaney and Patrick Delacy, who came from Ireland [...]

Legal fight over data center site continues

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A zoning fight is growing in Monroe County: People who live there are pushing back after township supervisors approved a data center overlay district in Tobyhanna Township. Supervisors passed the ordinance in December on 520 acres at the Tarheel Quarry site along Caughbaugh Road. The quarry owner has applied [...]

Why Join the NAACP

(WBRE/WYOU) — PA Live Co-Host Taminique Blackwell sat down with Amber Viola of the NAACP in Lackawanna County to talk about why young people should get involved. Anyone interested in learning more can find information online.

1 person injured, Wilkes-Barre bridge reopens after crash

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County officials told 28/22 News crews were called to the intersection of West North Street and West River Street for a reported crash at about 7:00 p.m. on Monday. 28/22 News as crews responded to the crash involving a truck and a car at the scene. Authorities closed the [...]

28/22 Sports Night reacts to arena basketball weekend

(WBRE/WYOU)— 10 games, three days, five winners, five losers, see how district championship weekend panned out for NEPA's finest. On this episode of 28/22 Sports Night, we'll recap all the games that took place Thursday-Saturday, including Riverside's boys rally against Dunmore, Addison Kilmer's takeover on the brink of elimination, and district title drama in Holy Redeemer [...]

Scranton submits application to improve fire station signal lights

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton is submitting an application to protect the members of the fire department. The city is applying for a grant that will be used to pay for installing and upgrading fire warning lights at fire stations located on busy streets. The lights are supposed to warn drivers [...]

Gas prices on the rise after US strikes on Iran

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rising gas prices are hitting drivers across the country following US Military strikes on Iran. Officials say the impact is beginning to show up at the pump, and drivers here in Pennsylvania are starting to feel it too. Some prices jumped overnight, and local fuel managers say they believe it [...]

Teen dancers help keep Irish culture alive

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many dance studios are known for teaching ballet, tap, and jazz, but a local studio that's been around for five years focuses on a completely different style, and some teenagers are helping teach it. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows how they are keeping culture alive. At first glance, two [...]

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