July 28, 2025 at 11:02 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County has filed a lawsuit against the contractor hired to reconstruct the "leak-plagued" swimming pool at McDade Park.
The county's suit against D&M Construction Unlimited, of Dalton, alleges that the "contractor breached its contract with the county through 'defective' work."
D&M was hired for the $2,637,000 contract in February 2023 to work on a new bathhouse and renovate the pool, which was supposed to be completed by July 2023.
July 28, 2025 at 10:23 EDTPA homepage
SIMPSON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky lottery player has won $1 million off a $20 scratch-off ticket in Pennsylvania.
According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, a retailer in Lackawanna County sold a $1 million-winning All Cash Scratch-Off. All Cash is a $20 game that offers top prizes of $1 million.
Beer Express on Main Street in Simpson will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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July 28, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Work could begin as soon as August in Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG -- Work to remove Boone's Dam on the west end of town could start next month, Veolia Water Company says.
In...
July 28, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Officials: Work tool did not emit any harmful energy in Catawissa wreck
CATAWISSA -- A truck carrying radioactive material went off the road and flipped over Sunday afternoon here prompting...
July 28, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Stop Hopper will be in East Berwick and Beach Haven
SALEM TWP. -- Residents in East Berwick and Beach Haven can now get low cost rides -- and seniors can ride for free --...
July 28, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
CATAWISSA -- Three New York women were charged after an off-duty officer driving behind them watched them ash a joint...
July 28, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
MIFFLINVILLE -- A Millville man was charged after he lied on a required background form while attempting to buy a rifle...
July 27, 2025 at 23:36 EDTPA homepage
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say one person was injured after a reported crash in Smithfield Township late Sunday night.
Officials told 28/22 News crews were called to the unit block of Independence Road in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, for a reported crash involving a motorcycle and a car at about 10:05 p.m.
Man identified after fatal Sugarloaf Township crash
PSP Stroudsburg is heading the response to the incident.
The roadway has been closed, and it is unknown at this time when it will reopen.
July 27, 2025 at 23:25 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Showing what you are made of, pushing your limits, and, for those over 21, getting a free beer: That was the goal on Sunday for many runners in Scranton.
The Iron Horse 8K took over the Montage Mountain Resorts on Sunday.
Nearly 200 runners came out to try their hand at conquering the course through scenic mountain terrain.
The trail race's elevation and distance are known for offering quite the challenge.
July 27, 2025 at 23:21 EDTPA homepage
MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not every day you get to see animatronic dinosaurs, but that's what lots of families got to see on Sunday in Mountain Top.
The parking lot at Malacari's Ice Cream and Mini-golf turned into a sight from the Jurassic period. Visitors were able to get up close with these creatures of the past.
Triceratops, T-Rexes, and a stegosaurus visited Mountain Top for the first time.
Those brave enough to get close were able to watch the animatronics move right in front of them.
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