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Borough considers rules before data centers arrive

OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Communities throughout NEPA have been working to bolster their zoning rules when it comes to data centers. On Tuesday, the borough of Olyphant took its first step towards doing just that. A potential change to Olyphant's zoning ordinance to include data centers drew a massive crowd to the borough building [...]

Old center could become 'Veteran's Village'

POLK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A plan to support local veterans is gaining attention in our area. Leaders are now looking at a major project that could bring housing and services to those who need them. Local officials toured Paul's House, a veterans sanctuary, to learn more about the Valor Clinic Foundation and its [...]

28/22 Sports Night reacts to start of baseball UConn buzzer beater

(WBRE/WYOU)— We're back with a whole new episode breaking down the Elite 8 games from over the weekend, and UConn's buzzer-beater vs. Duke. Also, Nick will give his reaction to a new era of Syracuse basketball as Gerry McNamara takes the helm in what is sure to be an entertaining year of Orange basketball. Lastly, [...]

Community programs aim to help curb youth violence

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Juvenile crime is on the rise in many local communities, and it's quickly becoming a public safety concern for families and local leaders. Now, as incidents continue to make headlines, some are asking whether enough is being done to intervene before kids end up on the streets or worse. Community [...]

Library brings books, more to rural patrons

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People living in rural areas may not always have access to community resources that others do. That's why one library system gave itself some wheels to reach them. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes spent the day with the traveling library and explained the impact it has on rural communities. The [...]

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