SUNBURY — The Northumberland County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will accept applications to the county’s Agricultural Land Preservation Program beginning March 14.
DANVILLE — For Chelsie Derr of Danville, the ABC Fashion Show at the Pine Barn Inn is as close as she’ll likely get to the reality competition show RuPaul’s Drag Race. That’s why she went all out with her design this year for the fund raiser that invites contestants to walk the runway in “Anything But Clothes.”
Sometimes even the greatest differences can be bridged in a three-hour taxi ride with a stranger. I now call an Iranian stranger my friend.
The story of convicted killer Myrle Miller, who died in 2025 while serving a mandatory life sentence in state prison for the murder of her husband, was featured on the Investigation Discovery true-crime documentary series “Evil Lives Here.”
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local church brought a piece of Catholic history to its parishioners. A weekend exhibit showcased the life's work of the first millennial saint. As 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains, it's all in an effort to strengthen the faith of worshippers. At Most Precious Blood Church in Hazleton, a [...]
WEST CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a woman is dead and two others were injured after an early morning crash in Northumberland County. Early Friday morning, just before 5:30 a.m., troopers say the crash happened on State Route 405 at the intersection with Housels Run Road. State police say [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Folks are shaking off their winter cabin fever at what is billed as the biggest two-day party on Montage Mountain. Saturday was day two of Mountainfest, featuring a pond skimming competition. Participants got a good head start on a slope and then skimmed and splashed across icy water, trying not [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some first responders are raising funds by swapping out their firefighting gear for some golf clubs. The Scranton Fire Department took on the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department in a friendly virtual golf competition. They gathered for the inaugural Hook and Ladder Challenge for charity. Scranton's newest sports bar, called 7 Under [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Big crowds did more than just line the parade route; they were shopping and dining at the parade in Pittston. Local restaurants and bars had an opportunity for customers as they stuck around for the celebration. At Bravo Tex-Mex Restaurant and Bar, staff opened earlier than usual to handle the [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local city turned green to get a head start on celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. The sound of bagpipes filled the air for the 12th Pittston City Saint Patrick's parade. Dancers, local businesses, and community groups marched in front of cheering families. Nearly 80 parade entries helped bring the celebration [...]
