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2 people sent to hospital after rollover crash

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two people were sent to the hospital after a convertible rollover crash Sunday afternoon. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called to the 500 block of Langans Road at about 4:20 p.m. Sunday after a sinlge vehicle rollover crash. An officer from the Pittston [...]

West End Fair Brings Families Together for 104th Year

GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 104th West End Fair is underway, bringing thousands of people from Monroe County and beyond together for a tradition centered on family, fun and community. While visitors come to the fairgrounds for the rides, food, games and livestock exhibits, many say the event is about much more than the [...]

Community comes together for summer beach party

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families gathered at Aylesworth Park in Lackawanna County for a summer beach party designed to bring the local community together and offer a spot to cool off. The afternoon event featured outdoor recreation, including swimming, live music and a sandcastle building contest. Lackawanna County lifeguards also provided free rowboat rides [...]

Inaugural Rescue Run raises funds for local animal shelter

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of runners gathered along the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Trail in Scranton on Sunday for the inaugural Rescue Run, a fundraising event benefiting the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Leashed dogs were also invited to participate alongside their owners. The event featured 5K and 10K runs as well as a two-mile [...]

Wreaths Across America mobile exhibit honors veterans

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit made a stop in Tunkhannock offering residents an interactive look at the organization's mission to honor military members. Housed inside a converted tractor-trailer, the mobile museum educates visitors on the history of the movement and provides an opportunity to sponsor cemetery wreaths for [...]

Party with the Bravest fundraiser supports Pittston native

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pittston City Firehouse hosted the Party with the Bravest fundraiser Sunday during the final day of the Pittston Tomato Festival to support Jacob Giardina, a Pittston native who recently suffered a spinal cord injury. All proceeds from the event will go toward helping Giardina and his family navigate the [...]

3 people displaced after fire destroys home

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say three people are out of a home after an early Sunday morning fire in Butler Township. Butler Township Police Chief William Feissner told 28/22 News they were called along with other responding units to the 200 block of Four Seasons Drive in the Beech Mountain Lakes Development [...]

Dog bakery hosts Puppy Palooza to support pet owners

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local pet-focused business is helping puppy parents get connected to resources, education, and services to help ease the transition into puppy parenthood. Green Dog Barkery, an artisan pet bakery specializing in dog products and services, hosted its first ever "Puppy Palooza," an event aimed at connecting puppy owners to [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Rainy, cloudy weather, some warmth

(WBRE/WYOU) — We've seen dry weather most of the weekend, but we are tracking an upper-level low to the north of us that will bring some showery weather over the next couple of days. Brief heavy downpours, small hail, and winds in excess of 40 miles per hour can occur in isolated downpours Sunday afternoon [...]

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