SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A massive water main break in Scranton has now been repaired. PA American Water told 28/22 News that repairs were completed on Sunday around 11 a.m. Before repairs were completed, the break forced roads to close and caused a path of damage in Scranton's Hill section. Repairs crews worked under [...]
FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A death that was under investigation Saturday afternoon has been ruled not suspicious, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Troopers and the Luzerne County Coroner's Office were called to 700 Front Street in Freeland for a death investigationat the request of the Freeland Borough Police Department to investigate a death that occurred [...]
ORWIGSBURG, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Schuylkill County Communications Center states that crews were called to a house fire just before noon Saturday. Officials say that crews were called to a working structure fire on the 500 block of Lee Street. A firefighter was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries, according to authorities; his condition [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews are battling a major water main break in the Hill Section of Scranton. Lackawanna County Communications Center confirmed that there was a water main break called in just after 11:45 a.m. along the 900 block of Madison Avenue. Officials say that roads are currently closed from North Washington Avenue to [...]
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A road in Luzerne County has been closed after a reported water main break. A spokesperson from Pennsylvania American Water has confirmed that Lombardo Drive has been closed after a water main break. Officials say that approximately 70 people are without water after an eight-inch pipe broke. The repair will [...]
HERNDON — A local telephone company — Mahanoy and Mahantango Telephone Company, or M&M TEL CO. — will be the featured topic of an upcoming historical society meeting.
SUNBURY — Legislation to boost the hiring of local workers for public works projects was the topic of a recent hearing of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, according to state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver's office.
LEWISBURG — When her son suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2012, Mifflinburg author Nicole Bingaman found comfort and healing in an unexpected gift: a series of yoga classes from a group of women.
DANVILLE — High school students ages 15 to 18 interested in meaningful service, interactive learning experiences and health care careers can apply for a six-week summer program at Four Geisinger facilities.
SUNBURY — Emergency personnel are working on overhaul after extinguishing a house fire in the 200 block of N. 12th Street in Sunbury on Friday night.
