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8 displaced, 4 homes involved in Shenandoah house fire

SHENANDOAH, SCHULYKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Eight people were displaced in four-home fire early Saturday morning, officials say. According to the Shenandoah Borough Fire Department Chief Rick Examitas, crews were dispatched around 12:45 a.m. Saturday to the 500 block of West Arlington Street for a house fire. Examitas said four adults, four children, and one dog [...]

Road speeds restored after winter weather restrictions

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) restored speed limits on several major roads in the region after previous restrictions were issued for winter weather concerns. The following roads had 45-mph restrictions, which were lifted just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday: PennDOT say they will continue to treat roads until clear. You can stay current [...]

Winter weather keeps plow truck drivers busy

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A round of winter is keeping plow truck drivers busy to start the weekend. While the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and many communities were tackling state and local roads, other plow operators were taking care of businesses and private properties. Snow plow drivers: The unsung heroes of each [...]

Lycoming County coroner identifies New York man killed in crash

PINE TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a young man is dead after a crash in Pine Township Friday night. The Lycoming County Coroner's Office says they, along with the Pennsylvania State Police, were called to the 20000 of State Route 287 just after 9:30 p.m. Friday night for a vehicle crash. Authorities explain [...]

Protecting pets during cold snap through Libre's Law

(WBRE/WYOU) — Don't forget about the pets during this cold snap: An anti-cruelty law that's been on the books since 2017 aims to help protect our furry friends. Libre's Law restricts an animal from being outside any longer than 30-minutes when the temperature is 32° or lower. When temperatures are below 0°, animals should not [...]

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