(WBRE/WYOU)— The FBI put out a statement on Thursday providing some tips for students, parents, and teachers regrading internet safety.
They have stated that internet-related crimes have become increasingly smart and sophisticated and preventing them requires good cyber practices.
BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A non-profit is doing everything in its power to provide the local homeless population with support.
28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape met with the founders of the organization to find out how they're picking up the pieces Keystone Mission left behind.
Saint Elizabeth's Way, a support group from Saint Elizabeth's Church in Bear Creek, has been hard at work the past few months.
2nd mobile food pantry rolls out to fight food insecurity
CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Lackawanna County man is dead after a fatal rollover crash Thursday afternoon, according to the Lackawanna County Coroner.
Coroner Tim Rowland says that a 35-year-old Carbondale man succumbed to his injuries after a fatal rollover crash in which he was ejected around 5:30 p.m.
The crash occurred near the Meredith Street exit ramp along the Casey Highway near mile marker 12, according to officials.
Man identified after drowning in Delaware Water Gap
(WBRE/WYOU)— The saga could be over as a spokesperson for Lackawanna County confirmed that they have appointed a new commissioner.
According to Lackawanna County spokesperson Patrick McKenna, the judges from the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas have appointed Democrat Brenda Sacco for the job as the third commissioner.
Scranton officials vote to declare special election
This has been a long-awaited decision since Matt McGloin resigned from the position back in February.
Sacco did previously work for the county as an economic development director.
(WBRE/WYOU)— Wilkes-Barre's biggest rivalry is kicking off the Division III football season tonight!
Join Ricky as he breaks down the opening game of the NFL season between the Eagles and Cowboys.
The Steelers opening game is on Sunday against the Jets so that means Black and Gold Nation will have the latest talking about the Steelers ahead of their matchup.
We'll also bring on Allie Berube to talk some Penn State football ahead of their second game against FIU.
BUSHKILL, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man who drowned Tuesday in the Delaware Water Gap has been identified.
The National Park Service says the 30 year-old male that drowned has been identified as 30-year-old Fausto Berrezueta Morquecho, of Parsipanny, New Jersey.
The NPS reminds all river users to wear a properly-fitted, US Coast Guard-approved lifejacket while swimming, floating, fishing, or boating on the Delaware River.
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County boy was honored Wednesday after saving a man's life at the Luzerne County fair last Tuesday.
Board President of the Luzerne County Fair Alan Pugh collapsed to the ground in a life-threatening emergency.
10-year-old Ben Hineline was in the right place at the right time and sprang into action.
Promoting overdose awareness across NEPA
Ben's parents told 28/22 News that he has always had a big personality, but even a bigger heart and can think on his feet.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Music, food, and drinks, all coming together for a big weekend celebration.
It is almost time for the Fifth Annual Pocono Irish American Festival.
The free event is hosted by the Pocono Irish American Club.
This year, they will have musical headliners like "Kilmaine Saints", "Glengarry Bhoys", and "Barleyjuice", and of course there will plenty of vendors and activities for children.
(WBRE/WYOU)— Geisinger is recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, it is a day to remember those who have passed because of an overdose.
Thursday, Geisinger representatives were at Lackawanna County Courthouse along with other treatment organizations to provide the community with Narcan.
They also helped to inform the community about where to get help for those with addictions.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— In order to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, the city of Scranton is getting new high visibility stop signs.
The new stop signs feature red flashing led lights, and are all apart of Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti's plan to revitalize the downtown and keep it safe.
The Scranton Police Department is working with officials to have the new signs installed at high traffic intersections, and other area identified as historically high crash zones.
Permits for deer hunting program now available
