September 3, 2025 at 18:45 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County commissioners, as well as the county judge, have voted to declare yet another special election in the span of a week. This second special election is to replace the former clerk of courts, Mauri Kelly, whose resignation was effective Tuesday.
The Lackawanna County Commissioners, Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak, along with county judge Terrence Nealon, met to discuss another special election on Wednesday afternoon.
This time, to fill the vacant clerk of judicial records row office.
September 3, 2025 at 18:40 EDTPA homepage
LANSFORD, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 News is following a death investigation out of Carbon County.
The body of a man in his 30s who was reported missing on Monday was found on Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area on private property in Lansford, according to a release.
Monroe County animal sanctuaries preparing for winter, need donations
According to the Carbon County coroner, the name is not being released until the family is notified.
State police are handling the investigation.
September 3, 2025 at 18:26 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An alert is out on Wednesday after an attempted abduction of three young girls was reported at La Festa Italiana late last week.
Witnesses say there are two suspects: A white man, somewhere between his 40s and 60s, and a woman carrying a blue purse with white lettering on it.
The incident happened on the night of Friday, August 29.
Three young girls were enjoying the sights and sounds of La Festa Italiana.
September 3, 2025 at 18:01 EDTPA homepage
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— As we turn the page on summer and look ahead to colder temperatures, local wildlife sanctuaries are starting to prepare.
It is nearly time for the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center to begin "winterizing" their enclosures.
They have several outdoor enclosures that need to be covered before it starts to get cold.
They also need to protect the animals they house using equipment like boat tarps, heated water bowls, and heated huts.
Restoring significant Scranton performing arts center
September 3, 2025 at 17:58 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A World War II Veteran was brought back home on Wednesday after 80 years. Seaman Second Class Jerome Mullaney's remains have been missing for over 80 years.
After the US Navy's POW and MIA discovered and identified his body, he is now back home in Scranton.
Seaman Second Class Jerome Mullaney's remains have been missing for over 80 years. After the U.S. Navy's POW/MIA discovered and identified his body, he is now back home in Scranton.
September 3, 2025 at 17:42 EDTPA homepage
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 170th Bloomsburg Fair is coming soon, and now we have an idea of what you'll see when you get to the fairgrounds in Columbia County.
This year's fair will feature our area's rich agriculture, horse racing, and of course delicious fair food and fun rides for the kids.
Luzerne County Fair rings in 63rd year
New this year, an app that will serve as the ultimate guide for guests.
September 3, 2025 at 17:34 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new building is now dedicated and blessed at the University of Scranton.
Weiss Hall, named after Robert and Marilyn Weiss, is the university's center for workforce development, applied research, and outreach.
A crowd gathered inside the building for remarks and tours on Wednesday, but the event was shadowed a bit, as about 50 faculty members stood outside Weiss Hall protesting with signs that read "Fair faculty contract now."
Luzerne County Fair rings in 63rd year
September 3, 2025 at 17:34 EDTPA homepage
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former elementary school in Monroe County now serves a new purpose. The Ramsey School in Stroudsburg now houses pre-k, Head Start classes, and college and career readiness programs for students ages zero to 24.
Their first day of operation was Wednesday.
The school closed back in 2014 and was updated thanks to the Pocono Services Families and Children's Re-Imagine Ramsey Project.
Luzerne County Fair rings in 63rd year
The expansion will also allow them to serve more than 500 low-income families.
September 3, 2025 at 16:10 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a New Jersey man died from drowning at the Delaware River Gap National Recreation Area on Tuesday.
Around 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the park's emergency communications center received a report of a drowning in the Delaware River, according to the press release.
National Park Service rangers and dive team members, New Jersey State Police, and water rescue teams from the Portland Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call, officials added.
Car catches fire after crashing into utility pole
September 3, 2025 at 14:58 EDTPA homepage
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Montour County man was arrested Wednesday after breaking into a smoke shop in Danville.
According to a press release, police were dispatched to Smoke Rings, a vape and smoke shop, around 3 a.m. Wednesday for a suspect inside the business.
Woman facing charges after Hazle Township stabbing
No one was seen inside the store when officers arrived, but officials say security footage showed a man entering through the broken storefront window and removing merchandise and lottery tickets.
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