SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Schuylkill County community has been without water for days, and after local leaders declared a disaster emergency, a major discovery has been confirmed with 28/22 News. 28/22 News has learned crews located a 6-inch water main break inside the basement of a building along North Main Street in Shenandoah. [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After weeks of controversy surrounding Stroudsburg Borough leadership, a new mayor has been elected. Ellen Currie was officially appointed as Stroudsburg Borough's new mayor earlier this month, stepping into the role following weeks of public debate and tension. The former mayor, Michael Moreno, was appointed and resigned all within the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Catholics across the nation marked the beginning of Lent on Wednesday with the traditional imposition of ashes. Ash Wednesday starts a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter Sunday. While Ash Wednesday is not a day of holy obligation in the Catholic Church, services typically draw [...]
MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say 15 residents at a senior living facility were taken to the hospital after an investigation was conducted for alleged neglect. On February 17, police initiated an investigation at Belle Reve Senior Living Facility located in Milford Borough, Pike County. The investigation began after an anonymous tip alleging [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Photographs on display at the Danny Lyon Civil Rights Exhibition at Misericordia University in Dallas depict the contentious events of the civil rights movement. They tell a uniquely American story. "It's an interesting way to think about photography and to think about the visual image and how we perceive things [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — You're the victim of a serious crime, justice is served, and the person responsible is held accountable. You're awarded restitution, only to be victimized again when the defendant fails to pay. It's an issue that 28/22 News I-Team Reporter Avery Nape took a closer look at. As of Wednesday evening, there are more [...]
ICE’s plans to convert industrial buildings — often warehouses — into new detention facilities have recently faced fierce opposition over humanitarian and economic concerns. From Utah to Texas to Georgia, local governments have sought to block these massive facilities. But with limited legal authority, city and state officials have turned to the court of public opinion to deter private developers and the federal government.
MIDDLEBURG — Eric Birth has been hired to serve as a full-time assistant district attorney in Snyder County.
WATSONTOWN — The Watsontown Borough Council has raised residential electric rates by an average of 9 percent, borough Manager Jay Jarrett said.
MIDDLEBURG — Snyder County Commissioner Joe Kantz will attend the National Association of Counties legislative conference in Washington, D.C.
