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Helping those ahead of the holidays

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With Thanksgiving in a little over two weeks the Salvation Army is offering families in Scranton and Dickson City a way to stretch their grocery budgets.

Every third Thursday of the month the Salvation Army hosts a choice food distribution, and this month the event will fall on the week before Thanksgiving, giving families the opportunity to get what they need for the holidays

The Choice Food Distribution' isn't just about giving out food. It's about giving families a chance to pick out what works best for them

A Little Love: Meet Dalton

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — He's a kind, honest person who lights up a room with his sense of humor. In A Little Love, 28/22 News would like you to meet Dalton.

When you need a pick-me-up, 15-year-old Dalton is the perfect person to put a smile on your face. He's always telling jokes and trying to make people laugh.

"Dalton is one of the funniest and coolest kids I've ever met. He has a very big space in my heart and I absolutely adore him," said Permanency Specialist Bailey Blair.

Monroe County man allegedly tried to sell over 500g of meth, cocaine

SAYLORSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he tried to sell over 500 grams of methamphetamine, and cocaine in Monroe County.

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, 46-year-old Robert Stull of Saylorsburg intended to sell over 500 grams of methamphetamine, over 500 grams of cocaine, and a quantity of marijuana in September 2024, in Saylorsburg.

Man charged with selling meth in Luzerne County

Pennsylvania Senate race: Bob Casey campaign opts not to waive automatic recount

(WHTM) — Incumbent Democrat U.S. Senator Bob Casey's campaign did not waive a legally mandated automatic recount by Wednesday's deadline, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State, however, an automatic recount has officially been triggered.

Last week's race between Casey and Republican Dave McCormick has remained close to the half-percent margin that would trigger an automatic recount.

The recount must begin by September 20 and must be completed by November 26.

Man charged with selling meth in Luzerne County

(WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been indicted by a federal grand jury after investigators say he was caught selling methamphetamine in Luzerne County.

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, 37-year-old Michael Verbitsky of Wilkes-Barre allegedly distributed at least 50 grams of methamphetamine in April 2024.

House fire under investigation in Butler Twp.

The maximum penalty under federal law for these offenses is imprisonment for 40 years, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.

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