DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Dunmore Borough Police stated in a press release that a death that occurred at the lost trails on Tuesday has been ruled an accident. The body was identified as Zackary Caflin of Bethlehem, PA, based on his clothing, and the incident was ruled an accident. Police say they were called to [...]
MAHANOY CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Schuylkill County school district announced it is taking out a loan due to the state budget impasse. Mahanoy Area School District announced on Wednesday that it had not received its expected state funding due to the state budget impasse and would have to take out a short-term loan [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The oldest brewery in America is introducing a new flavor of beer for the fall! Schuylkill County-based brewing company Yuengling announced a new apple beer on Thursday. The company describes the new beer as a "crisp, pilsner-style beer brewed to capture the essence of the season." The beer is a limited release while [...]
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating two burglaries in as many nights at a smoke shop in Exeter. According to police, Love Smoke Shop in the 1900 block of Wyoming Avenue was burglarized on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The incidents happened in the overnight hours when the shop was closed. It is unclear [...]
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three teens are facing charges after allegedly vandalizing a park in Luzerne County in September. The park was temporarily closed due to damage, where 28/22 News found several picnic tables dismantled, garbage thrown around the park, and neighbors said a portable toilet had been tipped over. Two 15-year-olds from Dunmore [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A problem with a faulty water fountain is forcing a Luzerne County school to close for a second straight day. The Hanover Area School District states Lee Park Elementary has dismissed all students as of 9:30 a.m. Thursday, due to a "major" water leak discovered in the building, students will be [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced 11 people have been banned from Pennsylvania casinos and online gambling after going against various laws. The Board placed 11 people on the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List, including three adults who left minors unattended while gambling in a Pennsylvania casino: The board says denying gambling privileges serves as a [...]
SLIPPERY ROCK -- The State System of Higher Education, which includes Commonwealth University, approved a $2 billion...
DANVILLE -- Talen Energy is likely to meet with the Concerned Citizens of Montour County in the coming weeks.
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VALLEY TWP. -- A Bloomsburg man was treated for suspected minor injuries after he failed to slow in traffic and struck...
