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Residents weigh in six months after Trump swears in

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been six months since President Donald Trump was officially sworn into office. How's he doing? Depends on who you ask.

28/22 News visited the Arena Hub in Wilkes-Barre Township on Monday to find out how people there were feeling about the president's performance.

President Trump has drawn criticism and support from both sides of the political spectrum, and the people 28/22 News spoke with are no different.

Historic fountain returns to Carbondale

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A piece of history is now back home in the pioneer city. A century-old granite fountain arrived at the Department of Public Works (DPW) four weeks ago.

The people of Carbondale will soon see the return of a fountain from the 1900s.

Once a pit stop for horses and buggies, the fountain was quite popular until it had to be moved to accommodate a home being moved across town.

Carbondale's mayor tells 28/22 News she's excited to be able to bring back this piece of history.

PA veteran chasing his Paralympian dreams

(WBRE/WYOU) — A veteran is going for gold at a national wheelchair sports competition designed for those who serve our country.

For the fifth year, 35-year-old Kenneth Keitt of East Stroudsburg will compete in the 2025 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Minneapolis.

He is taking part in several events, including shotput, weightlifting, and his favorite, javelin.

Pilot killed in Pa. plane crash identified

He says the wheelchair games have given him the drive to continue to fight to achieve his goal of becoming a Paralympian.

WWII Veteran honored for service to country, community

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 100-year-old World War II veteran was honored in Wayne County for his service to his country and community.

At the Wayne County Courthouse, Sergeant Joseph Drake was honored by his family, friends, and the Wayne County commissioners for his service during World War II.

Sergeant Drake was drafted into the US Army in April of 1943 and served as Sergeant of Mortars.

Just last month, Sergeant Drake was honored in Washington, DC, with the Congressional Gold Medal.

Williamsport teen earns private pilot license

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Young people are often encouraged to aim for the sky when it comes to their goals and ambitions. A Williamsport teenager is doing exactly that: Quite literally, in the cockpit of a plane.

It's not unusual to see small planes take off and land at Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, but what might surprise you is the age of the aviator in this single-engine aircraft.

At 18 years old, Trevor Estes already has his private pilot's license. He earned it in March.

4 displaced after fire destroys Eaton Township home

EATON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family of four is left without a home after a fire destroyed it in Wyoming County.

Flames tore through the house in Eaton Township Sunday night.

Pilot killed in Pa. plane crash identified

The family, a grandmother and her three grandchildren, are all safe.

They are currently staying in a hotel while looking for other arrangements.

The cause of the fire is not clear at this time.

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