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Scranton School District to see no major tax increase

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While Lackawanna County is likely facing a major tax increase, residents in the Scranton School District have some relief that there will likely be no school tax increase in their area.

The $225.8 million 2025 budget balances without raising taxes a decision that was thoroughly looked at by the board

Little Angel's Closet opens in Old Forge

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A veteran-owned women's and children's clothing store that is brand new to the Old Forge area is hoping to help a group that cares for our four-legged friends.

After losing her dog, the Marine Corps veteran decided she wanted to do something not just for other dogs but for people as well.

That is when Alexis Poslusny decided to open Little Angel's Closet named after her dog Angel.

Pittston man allegedly sends police on high speed chase

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody after police say he sent them on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle.

According to the Kingston Municipal Police Department, on October 25 around 3:55 p.m., officers saw a black SUV drive past at a high rate of speed.

Officers state they initiated a traffic stop on Market Street and South River Street in Wilkes-Barre.

Police say the driver, 18-year-old James Michael Nardone, from Pittston, failed to stop resulting in him running multiple red lights.

Community leaders react to Trump victory

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local officials and community leaders are reacting Wednesday to former president Trump's victory over Vice-President Kamala Harris.

A new administration brings with it new policies and ideas that could impact their communities.

Local officials tell 28/22 News they always pay close attention to what a presidential candidate has to say and we've heard a lot from both President Trump and Vice-President Harris in recent months.

Scranton man indicted after alleged COVID-19 fraud

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton man has been charged with fraud of $850,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 42-year-old Yoel Weiss from Scranton was indicted on 41 counts of wire fraud, identity theft, unlawful cash transactions, witness tampering, and false statements to the Small Business Administration.

Wyoming Valley Interchange set to close at midnight

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — PA Turnpike officials have announced that the Wyoming Valley Interchange will be closed Thursday morning.

According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, drivers traveling on Interstate 476, the Wyoming Valley Interchange (Exit 115) will be closed in both directions from midnight until 5:00 a.m.

Man sent to hospital, hit by truck in Wilkes-Barre

The closure is for crews to safely install an overhead sign and during the closure, drivers should use the next exit and find an alternate route, as noted in the release.

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