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How investigators identified 29-year-old remains

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Investigators are getting closer to cracking a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Luzerne County.

Remains found back in 1994 have been identified. State police say Margaret Winniger's remains were discovered along Tomhicken Road in Sugarloaf Township in December of 1994.

Due to the condition of the remains, a cause or manner of death could not be determined.

To solve the identity of Jane Doe state police had some help from a lab in Texas that specializes in solving cold cases like this one.

Old Forge salon seeking prom dresses for teens in need

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Glitz, gowns, and glamor are on the minds of teenagers as prom season is right around the corner.

The big night is a magical time for students, but those dreams come with a heavy price tag for many families.

28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus was live from Salon Joy in Lackawanna County who are trying to help grant those prom wishes for free.

Everyone remembers their first prom. Whether it’s a red gown with sequins, or suited up in hot pink, reminiscing on the big night as a teenager is something to remember.

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