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Movement aims to limit kids' access to cell phones

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The big debate over what age kids should have access to cellphones and social media took centerstage Tuesday night. A new national movement is getting attention in NEPA from educators, lawmakers and parents as 28/22 News reporter Avery Nape explains. Scranton School District and the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office teamed [...]

Local woman leads through service, helping families

(WBRE/WYOU) — For more than two decades, one local woman has quietly worked behind the scenes, helping thousands of families across northeastern Pennsylvania. For Donna Hines, volunteering isn't just something she does; it's something that has helped shape who she is. For more than 20 years, Hines has been a familiar face helping others across [...]

Visitors Bureau looking for volunteers for upcoming Pick up the Poconos

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau is looking for volunteers to help clean up the area this spring. The annual Pick up the Poconos litter cleanup is set for saturday, April 25th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More than 20 cleanup sites will be set up across Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and [...]

Business leaders sit down with lawmakers in the Poconos

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono business leaders got a rare chance to sit down directly with lawmakers. The Pocono Chamber of Commerce hosted a public policy meeting at Camelback. It brought together local officials and business owners to tackle housing, infrastructure, and regional development. The chamber says events like this are about more than [...]

Man arrested, facing charges for alleged meth trafficking

HAWLEY, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Hawley man told investigators he'd been selling meth for months and had just made a sale before getting arrested. 37-year-old Ryan Cartwright was charged with drug trafficking. It comes after police say they found roughly 250 grams of meth in his truck using a search warrant last week. That's [...]

Ticket worth $750K sold in Luzerne County

SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Someone in Luzerne County is officially three-quarters of a million dollars richer. A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash Five jackpot ticket worth $750,000 was sold at Pantry Quik on Route 93 in Sugarloaf Township for Monday night's drawing. The winner hasn't been announced yet, meaning they may not have come forward, [...]

Man arrested after gun, drugs allegedly found at traffic stop

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Drums man told police there was a gun under his seat during a traffic stop in Butler Township, and that was just the beginning. Butler Township Police say 40-year-old David Deroy from Drums was pulled over near East Butler Drive and Drasher Road Sunday night just after 10:00 [...]

28/22 Sports Night looks at roster holes, state playoff matchups

(WBRE/WYOU)— It has been quite the day of action, the first two days of NFL Free Agency, for some active spenders. The Eagles and Steelers have made a flurry of moves, but we'll go over some holes that remain on both rosters, especially with the Eagles signing Riq Woolen. We'll give our takes on who has [...]

Man allegedly found with six guns, 12 oz. of cocaine

LAKEVILLE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lakeville man is locked up after police say they caught him delivering drugs and hiding an arsenal at home. 52-year-old Gustave DeBree IV was charged with drug trafficking and six felony gun counts. Investigators say they caught him delivering cocaine. Then last week, found six guns and more than [...]

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