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Death investigation underway after body pulled from Brodhead Creek

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is underway in East Stroudsburg on Monday. The Monroe County Coroner says a man's body was pulled from Brodhead Creek on Sunday. He had no identification on him, and investigators still do not know who he is or how he died. An autopsy is planned for [...]

Polish-American traditions celebrated in NEPA

SAINT CLAIR, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Polish Americans celebrated the end of Lent and the arrival of spring on Monday with a lively cultural event. Festivities have taken root in Schuylkill County, drawing crowds to take part in Polish customs. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes stopped by and explained this upbeat celebration of culture. A [...]

2 Pennsylvania firefighters killed in...

Two firefighters have died in a head-on vehicle collision in Pennsylvania. The crash happened Saturday evening when their utility vehicle collided with a Toyota Camry on Route 222. Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick Jr. were traveling north when the sedan reportedly swerved off the road. NBC Philadelphia reported that the utility vehicle was riding on the shoulder. Police said the Camry's occupants fled but were later arrested. The fire company expressed condolences to the families on Facebook.

Fire destroys auto shop, part of PA 115 closed

CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were out in Chestnuthill Township battling a fire that destroyed an auto shop Monday afternoon. Monroe County officials confirmed that 28/22 News crews were called to the 3000 block of PA 115 between Barney Lane and Martin Lane at about 3:10 p.m. for a reported fire at an [...]

RailRiders get ready for their home opener

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Coming off a nine-game road trip, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are excited to finally be back home. "After nine days away, and really 10 because the team left on Thursday before the Friday opener. They were only in town for maybe 36 hours when they left spring training to come here, so [...]

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