TURBOTVILLE — Parts that are needed to repair the damage done to the Turbotville playground by vandals are on order, said Turbotville Borough Council President Christina Mensch, at Monday night’s meeting.
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway in Carbondale after a reported robbery Monday.
Carbondale Police say a man walked into the First National Bank on Dundaff Street around 2:30 p.m. Monday.
The chief says he passed a note to the teller that read "Bomb," demanding money, but never showed a weapon.
County officials release details on splash pad closure in Scranton
He got away with cash and took off on foot, and was last seen heading toward the nearby river.
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Cosmetics company Kolmar invests $60 million in the expansion of the Scott Technology Park in Scott Township.
The Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company (SLIBCO) and The Scranton Plan announced the 36-acre expansion that will include a just-completed 200,000 square foot building that will house administrative offices, warehousing, and production capabilities.
According to the press release, the new construction lays the foundation for the company's ultimate goal of building a cosmetic industrial complex.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular way to cool off in Scranton is out of service. Lackawanna County says the splash pad at McDade Park is temporarily shut down because of a water pump issue.
There is no word yet on when it'll be back up and running.
In addition to this loss, the pool at McDade Park still hasn't opened for the season because of multiple leaks.
‘That’s a McFelony,’ Ronald stolen from local McDonald’s
ROARING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Lackawanna County.
Officials say 30-year-old Christian T. Herbert from Scranton collided with a truck on Route 307 near Moscow.
Man sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking
Police haven't yet to say whether charges will be filed.
SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A third victim has died, and police have now identified the people involved after a triple shooting in Schuylkill County.
The shooting happened early Thursday morning in Shenandoah on the 300 block of West Centre Street.
When police arrived on the scene, a young boy told them that "Daddy shot Mom and granddad." The youngster is okay.
Police found 63-year-old Thomas Chernewski inside, dead from a gunshot wound.
Stabbing in downtown Scranton under investigation
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local organizations are getting more than $1,000,000 in grant money to make improvements. Three organizations in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties are set to receive more than $1,200,000 in grant money to improve food storage and infrastructure.
State Senator Marty Flynn announced more than $723,000 to the Food Equity Project of Luzerne County.
Those funds will be used to build cold storage, processing, and delivery systems for local farms.
The state senator also announced grant money for the Michael Family Farm in Luzerne County.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As summer fun kicks into high gear, blood donations traditionally take a dip, but hospital needs don't take a break. The American Red Cross says the supply is running low, especially for type O blood.
28/22 News has more about why now is the time to give and how you can even take a lap on a racetrack for a good cause.
Summer brings sunshine, vacations, and fun, but it also brings a drop in blood donations. The American Red Cross says that's typical for this time of year, but it can be a real challenge for patients in need.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the date of the incident as July 3.
LAKE WALLENPAUPACK, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is dead after a tubing accident in Pike County.
Crews were called to Lake Wallenpaupack around 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, where they found an unconscious woman being carried out of the water.
Stabbing in downtown Scranton under investigation
The 42-year-old woman had been in an accident while on a tube being pulled by a boat.
NEW MILFORD TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway into a drowning in Susquehanna County.
Rescue crews were called to Sutton Road in New Milford for a water rescue Sunday night.
Police investigating stabbing in South Scranton
A man was recovered from the water and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man has yet to be identified.
