March 18, 2025 at 18:17 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Art therapy can be a valuable and therapeutic way to process and overcome different traumas. That's why a local non-profit offers art therapy classes to human trafficking survivors.
The founder of TWIGS Restoration Ministry takes her own story of survival to guide others through their healing journeys.
"I love doing art with different people just to see and prove to them that they can create art," Founder and CEO of TWIGS Restoration Ministry Sarah Issac-Samuel said.
March 18, 2025 at 17:48 EDTPA homepage
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County is now asking the court to change how Commissioner McGloin's replacement is chosen. A petition was filed on Monday by Commissioner Bill Gaughan and the county's attorneys.
It argues that Rule 1908, a supreme court ruling from 2019, should govern the process, not the home ruler chapter.
If granted, any registered Democrat in the county could apply for the seat, instead of going through the democratic party's nomination process.
Popular recreation spot turning into illegal dump site
March 18, 2025 at 17:22 EDTPA homepage
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular spot for walking dogs and running is starting to look like a dump. Locals say illegal dumping is becoming a growing problem in the area.
Residents in the area of Robinson Circle in the Hanover Industrial Park in Luzerne County say it's a spot where many walk their dogs or enjoy time outside, but now it's plagued with garbage.
"I typically bring my three dogs over to Robinson Circle just to take them on like nightly walks," Jonathan Casey from Warrior Run explained.
March 18, 2025 at 15:31 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're in the market to purchase or even rent a house or property in northeastern Pennsylvania, then you are probably already aware of the challenge it could be to find a place of your liking.
Real estate experts say there is a housing shortage across the nation and right here in northeastern Pennsylvania.
28/22 News is told by local real estate agents, as well as government officials, that if you are in the housing market and see something you like, don't waste any time. Make a move.
March 18, 2025 at 14:46 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s the time of year for spring musicals and one professional production is set to support higher education in our area.
It’s a hidden gem tucked inside this Lackawanna College building on Vine Street.
The ‘People’s Security Bank Theater’ is one of the original vaudeville theaters in Scranton’s district.
“Scranton School District built Scranton Central High School around the theater and that building today, the high school merged with the theater is what we call Angeli Hall here on the campus of Lackawanna College.”
March 18, 2025 at 14:18 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he fled from police on an ATV, then on foot.
Police say they attempted to pull over Anibal Diaz, 37, of Scranton for driving an unregistered ATV when he sped away.
Police call crash ‘aggravated assault by motor vehicle’
According to police, further down the road, they found the ATV flipped and later located Diaz walking away from the ATV carrying a helmet.
Police say they asked Diaz to stop, then he ran on foot. Diaz eventually stopped running and was placed into custody.
March 18, 2025 at 12:50 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police responded to a crash Monday night that they are now labeling as an aggravated assault by motor vehicle.
Police say around 8:00 p.m. on March 17 they responded to a fight in progress on Barney Street. When police arrived, there were two victims who sustained injuries from being hit by a car.
Police respond to Wilkes-Barre crash
Police say there was a confrontation between the victims, ages 17 and 20, and the occupants of a white Ford.
March 18, 2025 at 12:08 EDTPA homepage
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water has issued a boil advisory for customers in part of Nanticoke due to a main break that impacted a storage tank.
The following streets in Nanticoke are on a boil advisory:
Vista Drive
Overlook Road
Industrial Park Road
Volunteers hand out corsages, boutonnieres to seniors for Saint Patrick’s Day
PA American Water says there are about 75 customers impacted.
March 18, 2025 at 11:31 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard continues its annual tradition of giving away free Italian ice on the first day of Spring.
On Thursday, March 20 Rita's will be giving away a free six-ounce Italian ice in the available flavor of your choice.
Popular Wyoming Valley band spreading luck of the Irish for Saint Patrick’s Day
To see if there is a location near you, you can visit Rita's website and type in your zip code to find the nearest location.
March 18, 2025 at 10:43 EDTPA homepage
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