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Man charged with sexually grooming child

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man has been arrested after police say he was inappropriately contacting a child from Butler Township on social media. Officers say Jonathan Cruz, of Reading, would contact the child online using different aliases to groom the victim sexually. Police say the child's mother contacted them about the situation, and [...]

Local organizations stepping up in times of need

(WBRE/WYOU)— 30 days into the government shutdown and still no end in sight, and the Department of Agriculture is saying SNAP benefits will no longer be distributed on November 1, leaving many to wonder how they will be able to pay for groceries next month. Still, some local organizations are trying to fill that void. 28/22 [...]

28/22 Sports Night debates if PSU has a chance this weekend

(WBRE/WYOU)— What was once supposed to be the biggest game of Penn State's season has now turned into an afterthought. Join Ricky as he talks with two reporters about how this matchup will be different from years past. WCMH’s Joe Nugent and WHTM's Allie Berube will join the show to talk about what could happen on [...]

Food pantry extending hours due to SNAP running out

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will run out on Saturday, leaving many without funding for food. In response, Volunteers of America in Wilkes-Barre is extending its food pantry hours to help meet the increased demand. Located at 25 North River Street in Wilkes-Barre, the pantry will now be open Tuesday, [...]

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