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Lackawanna County Dem. Committee withdraws lawsuit

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Brenda Sacco and the Lackawanna County Democratic Committee have withdrawn their lawsuit challenging the validity of this week's special election. The chairman of the committee says that, given their registration advantage, holding special elections under their home rule charter is what is best for the democratic committee in Lackawanna County. Democrat Thom Welby [...]

Teen charged with shooting 16-year-old

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A teen has been charged in connection with a shooting that injured a 16-year-old. Officers say they have arrested 19-year-old Samuel Evans, of Mahanoy City, who police say shot another teen along East Street on November 2. The release stated Evans was taken into custody at his home with assistance from [...]

Gov. Shapiro addresses SNAP benfits in visit to food bank

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— We begin this evening with the state's chief executive visiting NEPA's largest food bank. Governor Josh Shapiro joined volunteers near Pittston to highlight food insecurity in the commonwealth. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has details on the governor's visit. Governor Josh Shapiro stopped at the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank [...]

Local school closes due to mold spores

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Students who attend Lee Park Elementary School in the Hanover Area School District will be attending class virtually. Mold spores were found in the school. The problem stems from a water pipe that burst on October 23. As a precaution, a secondary air test was conducted, and the results showed mold [...]

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