October 18, 2024 at 12:18 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local food pantry in Luzerne County has been forced to cut back on its weekly donations to families due to a lack of supplies.
It’s a dreaded sight at a local food pantry, empty shelves, and empty coolers.
“The cupboards bare, you know, nowadays it’s tough,” said Mark Finkelstein, volunteer, Sara’s Table Food Pantry.
King’s College hosting free Halloween-themed science night for families
October 18, 2024 at 11:24 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College is set to host a free "Things that Go Boom in the Night" Halloween event for families on October 30.
The King's College Department of Chemistry and Physics is offering a free event with interactive science activities, including faculty-led demonstrations.
Thousands of lights shine at Hughestown Halloween house
October 17, 2024 at 23:08 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People in Luzerne County are concerned about dangerous driving behaviors going on in their neighborhood.
Officials say they've tried to slow drivers down, but some feel it isn't enough.
Many residents who live on this street want to see changes be made before it's too late.
One resident who 28/22 News spoke with even started a petition back in June hoping to receive some help.
Academy Street in Wilkes-Barre extends all the way from South Main Street to Old River Road, about three-quarters of a mile long.
October 17, 2024 at 22:29 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County is paying the price for not having enough ballots on Election Day.
Two years ago, 16 polling stations in Luzerne County ran out of paper ballots.
PennDOT to hold special REAL ID service hours
At least two voters said they couldn't vote due to the shortage and sued.
Luzerne County will pay $30,000 to settle the lawsuit and will train its election workers on ordering sufficient amounts of ballots.
October 17, 2024 at 21:53 EDTPA homepage
HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thursday's Halloween House of the Night shines in Hughestown as the supermoon hung high in the sky.
The home on Rock Street is decked out with thousands of lights and several themed displays, including aliens.
Getting good scares for good cause in Peckville
Blow molds of ghosts and pumpkins line the massive yard, but the lights tie this display all together creating an eerie feeling sure to scare anyone.
October 17, 2024 at 16:40 EDTPA homepage
MATAMORAS, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a months-long investigation into alleged drug trafficking at a home in Pike County, police say they have arrested three people.
According to the Pike County District Attorney's Office, on October 16, the following three people were arrested after a search warrant was served at a home on Tenth Street in Matamoras;
John Cavalone, 39, of Matamoras
Luke Cavalone, 42, of Matamoras,
Tammy Holmes, 49, of Matamoras
October 17, 2024 at 16:19 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over a dozen people have been arrested during a drug investigation in Luzerne County Thursday.
Beginning Thursday morning, and into the afternoon, a flow of people were coming in and out of Kingston police headquarters in handcuffs.
Over $1,000 worth of items stolen from CVS
The Kingston Police chief confirms 17 people were arrested in connection with a ongoing drug investigation.
28/22 News will update you with the latest has it is released.
October 17, 2024 at 15:54 EDTPA homepage
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to a recent online posting by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, layoffs will be coming to the True Value distribution center in Hanover Township in December.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has released a Warn Notice advising of upcoming layoffs at the facility at 12 Tradeport Road.
According to the Warn Notice, True Value warehouse is expected to lay off 269 people beginning on December 14, and will continue through December 28.
October 16, 2024 at 22:38 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Nothing says fall like a food festival, and on Wednesday, a local church in Lackawanna County held a Greek Food Fest.
Smells of gyros and baklava filled the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Scranton.
This event is a smaller version of their summer festival, which is the church's biggest fundraiser.
Eight polling location changes in Luzerne County to know
October 16, 2024 at 22:35 EDTPA homepage
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We aren't in Kansas anymore: 28/22 New's next Halloween House is paying tribute to the beloved movie The Wizard of Oz.
The home on Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston transformed into the Emerald City with a twist.
Dorrance Township haunted house raises money in fight against breast cancer
Blow-ups and giant skeletons line the home's front yard, along with an animatronic talking Scarecrow, and a Wizard of Oz display with the Wicked Witch!
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