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Seafood prices rising ahead of the holidays

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seafood markets are now open for the holidays, but this year's prices could really hurt your wallet. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason visited several locations in Lackawanna County to see how much shoppers are paying this season. Seafood markets in Scranton are gearing up for the holidays, namely for the [...]

Free coffee soon available at Sheetz

(WBRE/WYOU) — Sheetz announced it will celebrate the holiday season by offering free self-serve coffee from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day.  From Wednesday, December 24, to Thursday, January 1, Sheetz will offer registered My Sheetz Rewardz customers one free self-serve coffee. Customers can redeem this deal by adding it under the OFFERZ tab on the Sheetz [...]

Gunman demands cash during robbery at shop, police say

RUSH TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they are investigating a robbery where a gunman demanded cash from a Schuylkill County shop. On December 15, a man entered Sam’s Place Lottery and Tobacco in Rush Township when he approached the cashier and took out a gun, police said. The suspect then allegedly demanded [...]

Hanukkah celebration rallies Jewish community against hate

WAVERLY TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the Jewish community celebrates the third night of Hanukkah, they are also coming together in the wake of tragedy. An event was held Tuesday night in Lackawanna County to both celebrate the holiday and to rally around their faith. "The root cause of violence is the hate; it [...]

Man arrested for alleged sexual assault of 15-year-old

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is facing charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a teenager and giving alcohol to minors. Wyoming Area Regional Police say they got a report of a sexual assault on November 2. Officer Robert Shupp spoke with a family member of the 15-year-old victim and [...]

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