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Human remains found in Susquehanna County

NEW MILFORD TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Human remains were found over the weekend in New Milford Township, according to the Susquehanna County Coroner's Office. The coroner has not yet identified the person found dead or the cause of death. No other details were released as of Monday morning. More information will provided as it [...]

Fatal Luzerne County fire suspected to be accidental

NESCOPECK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire that claimed the life of a Luzerne County man is suspected to be accidental. According to a release from police, the fire broke out on Wapwallopen Road around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night. Police say the fire is suspected to be accidental. 73-year-old James Velekei was found deceased [...]

2 people sent to hospital after rollover crash

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two people were sent to the hospital after a convertible rollover crash Sunday afternoon. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called to the 500 block of Langans Road at about 4:20 p.m. Sunday after a sinlge vehicle rollover crash. An officer from the Pittston [...]

West End Fair Brings Families Together for 104th Year

GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 104th West End Fair is underway, bringing thousands of people from Monroe County and beyond together for a tradition centered on family, fun and community. While visitors come to the fairgrounds for the rides, food, games and livestock exhibits, many say the event is about much more than the [...]

Community comes together for summer beach party

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families gathered at Aylesworth Park in Lackawanna County for a summer beach party designed to bring the local community together and offer a spot to cool off. The afternoon event featured outdoor recreation, including swimming, live music and a sandcastle building contest. Lackawanna County lifeguards also provided free rowboat rides [...]

Inaugural Rescue Run raises funds for local animal shelter

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of runners gathered along the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Trail in Scranton on Sunday for the inaugural Rescue Run, a fundraising event benefiting the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Leashed dogs were also invited to participate alongside their owners. The event featured 5K and 10K runs as well as a two-mile [...]

Wreaths Across America mobile exhibit honors veterans

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit made a stop in Tunkhannock offering residents an interactive look at the organization's mission to honor military members. Housed inside a converted tractor-trailer, the mobile museum educates visitors on the history of the movement and provides an opportunity to sponsor cemetery wreaths for [...]

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