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Brendan Boyle responds to rumors he'll run against John Fetterman in 2028

(WHTM) - U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) said last week that he plans to remain a member of the Democratic Party despite criticism from those on his side of the aisle throughout his first term. Fetterman has voted with Republicans to end multiple shutdowns and said he supports projects such as President Donald Trump's White [...]

Troopers find 5-year-old boy dead

CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say the search for a missing boy has come to a tragic end. On May 10, at about 4:30 p.m., state police say 5-year-old Ajani Jermanie Samuels was found dead in a body of water. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) previously announced they were searching for [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Warmer temperatures return for Mother's Day

(WBRE/WYOU) — High pressure building in for Monday will give us a nice start to the workweek, although there could be a stray afternoon shower in the Northern Tier. With cooler air moving in, Monday night's low will be in the mid 30's. Frost is possible in some of the normally colder locations. Tuesday looks [...]

Coroner identifies man killed in driveway crash

SPRINGBOOK TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Coroner has identified the man killed in a Saturday afternoon crash. Jonathan Ordonez Delag of Scranton, 26, died after multiple traumatic injuries sustained in the crash off route 502 in Springbrook Township around 2:00 p.m., according to Coroner Timothy Rowland. There was another person in the [...]

Hose company hosts Soppressata contest for food, fun, fundraising

CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Homemade meats, packed tables, and people traveling from multiple states: The Meredith Hose Company hosted its annual Soppressata Contest in Childs near Carbondale, drawing more than 100 people for food, fun, and fundraising. People packed into the Meredith Hose Company to sample different kinds of homemade soppressata, a dry [...]

Marking milestone to kick off Fine Arts Fiesta

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What better way to spend a rainy day than by marking a milestone? The Fine Arts Fiesta celebrated the 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Gala, kicking off a week-long celebration in the Diamond City. Guests came by to check out exhibits featuring artwork made by local artists. Organizers stress how important [...]

Bringing community together with food, art, fun for kids

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Bringing a community together with art and food, and making art extra fun for kids: That's what was happening at the annual Pine Brook Family Arts Festival on Saturday in Scranton. The United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania teamed up with John Adams Elementary School. Kids got the chance to [...]

Residents in the Poconos speak out on gas prices

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rising gas prices are hitting drivers hard across our area, and a small group in the Poconos is now calling on lawmakers to step in. People gathered in Monroe County, hoping their message about higher costs would be heard. Around a dozen people gathered at TLC Park in Tannersville [...]

Community gathers to honor former firefighter

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community is gathering to honor a firefighter who recently lost his battle with cancer. The funeral services for Michael Crawford were held for Michael Crawford Saturday afternoon at King`s College Scandlon Gym in Wilkes-Barre. The funeral procession for Crawford and his family was escorted by the Wilkes-Barre City Fire [...]

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