Luzerne County

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, Johnson College's Carpentry and Cabinetmaking Technology Program hosted an auction to benefit the children's advocacy center of NEPA.

More than 70 items were available to bid on, including cutting boards, benches, and custom woodwork.

All the items up for grabs were created by students in the carpentry & cabinetmaking technology program.

Many products were even made from re-purposed material.

Residents react after shootings in Luzerne County

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two shootings in less than 24 hours are under investigation in Luzerne County.

"It was about two in the afternoon, at, I was in the backyard, and I heard about four to five gunshots go off," Hanover Township resident Brian Angeli.

There were two shootings within a few block areas near the Hanover Township Wilkes-Barre border on Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — All over the country we have been seeing high school graduates opt for certifications or shortened degrees more than ever.

It's certainly a great option and a local community college is taking advantage of the trend, showcasing its two-year programs in an open house Wednesday night.

28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci was there and spoke with instructors and students about why many are making this switch.

Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) welcomed people to learn more about their Culinary Arts Program.

WEST PERRY TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say six dirt bikes and a pickup truck were stolen from a Snyder County home.

PSP say in a release sent out on April 24 that around 9:30 a.m., troopers were called on April 12 to the 1600 block of Middle Road in West Perry Township for a reported theft.

Luzerne County forms Government Study Commission

Authorities say six dirt bikes, a 2011 white Ford F150, and other related items were stolen from the home.

State police say an investigation into this incident is ongoing.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County voters said yes to the formation of a government study commission to examine and suggest changes to the current form of government.

Seventeen names were on the ballot Tuesday, and seven of the top citizen vote-getters will now form the Luzerne County Government Study Commission.

Luzerne County voters have said yes to a government study commission.

HAZLETON CITY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Police Department announced Wednesday that officers are looking for a wanted man.

Courtesy: Hazleton City Police Department

Lane restrictions on I-380S in Lackawanna County

Police say Bryan Padilla, 34, of Hazleton, pictured above, is wanted on the following charges:

4 counts of felony possession with intent to deliver

1 count of felony possession of a firearm

4 counts of misdemeanor drug paraphernalia

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men from Scranton, proud of their Irish heritage, have sadly passed away.

The Scranton Saint Patrick Parade Committee tells 28/22 News that Thomas J. Cawley, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 21. He was born and raised in Scranton and resided in Pittston Township. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean Cawley, and their children and grandchildren.

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Holiday decorations with batteries were ruled the cause of a fire from earlier Wednesday, according to the Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fire Chief.

Luzerne County had flames shooting through the roof, destroying part of an attic.

The fire was on Ivy Drive in Kingston Township on Wednesday afternoon.

It called for emergency responders from Trucksville, Dallas, and Swoyersville.

Wearing denim for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven Tubs Recreation Area located off Route 115 within Pinchot State Forest District, has officially reopened.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), The Seven Tubs Recreation Area reopened on Friday, April 5.

The DCNR announced the temporary closure of The Seven Tubs last year to improve the recreation area with a $1.5 million project.

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Breaking in the new mats, former U.S. Olympian wrestler Ken Chertow shows off a move or two of the sport he’s soon to be head coach of, women’s wrestling at Misericordia University.

“It just wasn’t common for girls to wrestle and now it’s becoming more of an accepted thing. I’ve been advocating for women for over 20 years to wrestle and I’m just excited there are opportunities now.”