July 20, 2025 at 23:14 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who brought so many smiles to northeastern Pennsylvania through his holiday-decorated home has passed away. Tom Culkin was the man behind what many for decades called the "Holiday House" in South Scranton.
He would adorn his house and fill his yard on Moosic Street at Christmas, Easter, and Halloween time with lots of lights, animated characters, and all sorts of decorations.
Celebrating milestone anniversary in Dickson City
July 20, 2025 at 23:11 EDTPA homepage
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home invasion investigation in Luzerne County ended with one man locked up. Hanover Township police arrested 36-year-old Joshua Vezo on Sunday.
Officers were called overnight to the crime scene on Lincoln Drive, but Vezo wasn't there.
Progress made at Exeter building damaged by car crash
They say they tracked him down at Sans Souci Trailer Court and took him into custody.
Vezo faces several charges, including criminal trespass, criminal mischief, and public drunkenness.
July 20, 2025 at 23:09 EDTPA homepage
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Golfers are back on the fairway after a summer storm dealt a setback to a local golf course. The flood damage happened last week in Columbia County.
After last week's torrential rains, members of Berwick Golf Club seemed unfazed by Sunday's quick storm.
Golfers drove their carts through puddles at Berwick Golf Club and simply kept going.
The brief downpour was nothing compared to what the course faced last Monday.
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SUNBURY — An engaged Massachusetts couple accused of releasing 683 mink from a fur farm outside Sunbury will appear in Northumberland County Court on Monday.
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SUNBURY — Sunbury police are warning residents of a scam email going to residents Saturday morning claiming active police incidents near their homes.
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Federal budget cuts targeting NOAA threaten to dismantle the National Severe Storms Laboratory, and one scientist says it means people are more likely to die.
July 20, 2025 at 21:47 EDTDaily Item
SELINSGROVE — Mackenzie Lebeux and Kelsey Dicio took a break on a bench to enjoy a glass of beer and listen to live music at Selinsgrove Brewfest Saturday afternoon.
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SUNBURY — The Sunbury Department of Public Works building will see a major $410,000 renovation in the next few weeks.
July 20, 2025 at 18:15 EDTPA homepage
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local community is celebrating a milestone anniversary by giving back. Dickson City Borough teamed up with Crowned Loyalty Car Club on Sunday to hold a car show.
Nearly four dozen cars, trucks, and motorcycles were entered into this first-ever show.
Trophies were up for grabs, including best domestic, best foreign, and best of show.
Dickson City is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and proceeds will help a local food bank.
July 20, 2025 at 18:14 EDTPA homepage
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local businesses are feeling the impact of a car crash, one day after it happened. 28/22 News checked out progress being made on Sunday at the building that houses Closet Clothes Outs and Dollar General in Exeter.
A UGI crew was busy making repairs to a gas line, and contractors were fixing a hole in a side wall that a driver hit early Saturday morning.
Getting kids involved at an annual local pilgrimage
A building inspector posted a sign on the building indicating it's still unsafe for occupancy.
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