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Kingston prepares for heavy snowfall, parking ban in effect

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As a foot or more of snow is set to barrel through Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, many first responders are gearing up. “I mean, 12 inches here. It's a lot of snow for us, especially in the past few years when we've had nothing. But 12 inches is something that [...]

Hardware stores receive rush ahead of winter storm

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The local hardware stores are busy as people get storm-ready. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar has more on how residents and workers are gearing up for the big storm. Shovels, snowblowers, and rock salt were all hot commodities here at Gerrity's Ace Hardware Store on Keyser Ave. Managers and customers [...]

Diocese urging people to go to church on Saturday

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Because of the storm, the Diocese of Scranton is encouraging the faithful to go to Mass on Saturday instead of Sunday. Officials at Saint Peter's Cathedral in downtown Scranton say they don't want parishioners out in inclement weather to attend mass. While the church teaches that participation in Sunday mass is a [...]

Parents accused of assaulting children for 11 years

TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two parents were arrested in Monroe County for allegedly assaulting their two 16-year-old children for 11 years. Steven Tilak, 31, and Erika Carter, 31, of Pocono Summit received multiple charges, including strangulation, assault, and endangering welfare of children, for their repeated assaults of their two children, police say. According [...]

Vehicle restrictions in place on Pa. highways

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania officials urged residents to be prepared and shared what the state is doing for the winter weather. According to a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), crews will be working "around the clock" to treat and clear roadways. PennDOT encouraged people to avoid any unnecessary travel, and, if travel is [...]

PA officials hold conference ahead of winter storm

(WBRE/WYOU) — Officials will be holding a press conference ahead of the winter storm that will heavily impact Pennsylvania. At 1:00 p.m., the Shapiro administration will share state preparedness efforts for the impending weekend snowstorm Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA [...]

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