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DANVILLE — The Interstate 80 eastbound rest area in Montour County is closed for a water treatment upgrade.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Lackawanna County commissioners voted to table a proposal Wednesday, which would provide a roadmap for county employees when dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement. The proposal stems from nearly two months of debate over the county's proposed 'Protect our Neighbors Ordinance.' For nearly two hours, members of the [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Members of the local Jewish community gathered to celebrate a tradition centered on family, faith, and connection. More than 100 people came together at the Friedman JCC in Kingston to celebrate passover. The holiday lasts about a week and marks an important time in the Jewish faith. Two local synagogues, Temple [...]

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fire broke out at a home in Lackawanna County. Crews were called to Main Street in Old Forge after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon for an exterior fire on the second level of the building. The fire chief says they knocked it out quickly before it could spread inside [...]

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One church in the Poconos is celebrating a milestone anniversary in a big way. Founded in 1866, Cherry Lane United Methodist Church near Tannersville began with very humble beginnings. The church got a facelift in 2002 to keep up with the times, but kept the original bell and stained glass. [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Luzerne County took a step toward greater transparency. The "Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Commission" meeting is now open to the public. It's focused on how opioid settlement funds will be allocated. Dozens showed up to discuss the distribution of more than $20 million dollars. The commission, created in 2023, advises [...]

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A northeastern Pennsylvania high school baseball pitcher is proving his dominance year after year. What's more, he is a marvel on the mound despite not having a fully formed left hand. As we kick off difference awareness month, 28/22 News anchor Mark Hiller explains how this star athlete triumphs over what some [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has now added five new patrol vehicles to its fleet. The announcement came on Wednesday morning, when officials unveiled the 2025 six-cylinder Ford SUVs. Police Chief Michael Boyle says these SUVs are among the best for policing. “It's definitely a morale booster, and it's a [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Scranton Police Department provided an update on Wednesday, stating that police have rescued over 30 cats from a house on Meadow Avenue after finding evidence consistent with animal hoarding on Monday. Officials say the Scranton Police Department, along with members of the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Street Cats, and Dogs [...]

MAR LIN, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — School districts across Pennsylvania face teacher shortages. Thanks to a grant from the state department of education, a number of new programs are available to educators to fill those gaps, specifically in special education. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how these new pathways will impact districts in Schuylkill [...]