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PD: Man uses Uber to distribute various drugs

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A narcotics investigation revealed a man was using Uber to distribute drugs from his home in Dunmore.

The Dunmore Borough Police Department conducted a narcotics investigation in the area over the weekend.

Through the investigation, police said they learned Stephen Morris, 33, of Dunmore, was using Uber to pick up and drive various drugs to people.

State police involved shooting under investigation

WOLF TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials confirmed a state police-involved shooting is under investigation in Lycoming County.

The Lycoming County Coroner Charles Kiessling confirmed with 28/22 News the office is investigating a state-police-involved shooting of 62-year-old Gary Lee McCartney.

The shooting occurred Saturday, September 7 at a mobile home on Boak Avenue in Wolf Township.

Man's identity unconfirmed after being killed by car

TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a deadly crash where a man was hit and killed by a car.

According to the Tamaqua Police Department, on Monday, September 9 around 4:30 a.m. officers were called to East Broad Street for a crash involving a pedestrian.

Motorcycle crash in Jersey Mills sends four to hospital

Once officers arrived they found a man lying in the roadway and he was pronounced dead on the scene.

The driver stayed on the scene and was cooperative with officers.

Strike called off at Crestwood School District

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tentative labor deal means a strike at a Luzerne County school has been called off.

Crestwood School District Solicitor Jack Dean says the district and union representing Crestwood Support Staff negotiated all weekend and reached a tentative contract agreement.

College students concerned after Scranton stabbing

Dozens of cafeteria workers, secretaries, and custodians were looking for a new contract with what they called decent, livable wages.

Army-mandated reorganization means end of 109th Field Artillery

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An army-mandated reorganization means the beginning of the end for the Pennsylvania National Guard 109th Field Artillery.

The unit which dates back to the Revolutionary War Era in the 1700s will become a casualty through the process.

Hundreds ride in Hunlock Creek bike ride, fundraiser

The 109th and the 2803rd forward support company are both based at the Kingston Armory.

They will be inactivated next August 31.

A new unit, the 28th Division artillery, will be activated the following day.

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