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32nd annual Christmas dinner brings together community

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In an effort to combat Christmas loneliness that has lasted for more than 30 years, Bob Bolus hosted his annual "Christmas Dinner" in Scranton today. The event invited members of the community to come out to Saint Patrick's church to spend the holiday together and get a free warm meal. [...]

Rain, freezing rain expected overnight in PA

(WBRE/WYOU) — Your Future Alert Weather Forecast will be on a Weather Alert Day for Sunday due to another event that could bring freezing rain and rain Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning, from about 2:00 p.m. Sunday to 4:00 a.m. Monday. This precipitation will move from west to east with Winter Weather Advisories in [...]

13 displaced in 2 building Nesquehoning fire

NESQUEHONING, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say 13 people were displaced as two apartment buildings were damaged in a multi-alarm fire Thursday afternoon in Nesquehoning. Crews from several counties responded to the fire that officials say started at approximately 4:30 p.m. on the 200 block of West Catawissa Street. According to Assistant Chief of Nesquehoning [...]

Free Christmas breakfast spreads holiday cheer

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, a local business stepped in for what can be a difficult time for people who are struggling, as they opened their doors Christmas morning to help neighbors in need. Christmas morning inside of Backyard Alehouse looks like a full room, a steady line, and volunteers moving fast. [...]

Crews report to Christmas day fire in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say nobody is hurt after a Christmas Day fire in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. Firefighters responded to the corner of Mill Street and Gills Lane around 3:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, where no injuries were reported, but an ambulance with lights on was seen leaving the scene. The cause [...]

48th annual Christmas dinner feeds, builds community

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While many people gathered with their loved ones for a Christmas meal, an annual event in Luzerne County is making sure no one spends the holiday alone. Inside first Presbyterian Church, volunteers spent their Christmas morning setting up for a free community dinner. Dozens of people then showed up for [...]

Overturned tanker sends one to hospital in Lackawanna County

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been taken to the hospital after a tanker truck overturned in Lackawanna County. According to Moosic police, around 12:00 p.m., the tanker was driving southwest on Birney Avenue, lost control, and struck a parked vehicle, causing it to overturn and catch fire. Police say the driver was [...]

A gift bigger than a present under the tree: The Gift of Life

(WBRE/WYOU)— Months after a local family and their community faced a devastating loss, there's an unexpected glimmer of hope. 20-year-old Mid Valley native Eddie Kaufman lost his battle to leukemia in October, but in the months leading up to that, thousands tested and registered as stem cell donors, hoping to help him. 28/22 news reporter [...]

28/22 Sports Night previews Eagles, Steelers games local sports

(WBRE/WYOU)— It’s officially Christmas Eve, and Steelers fans received good injury news with their defensive star returning! 28/22 Sports Night will preview the Steelers vs. Browns game with insight from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko, and the Eagles vs. Bills, talking with WIVB's Carl Jones, as well as looking back on the year of local sports. [...]

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