October 6, 2024 at 18:45 EDTPA homepage
CHINCHILLA, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A non-profit committed to improving and maintaining a local cemetery has unveiled a new addition.
The group Friends of Shady Lane Cemetery dedicated the Clover Memorial Monument on Sunday in Chinchilla.
More than 300 babies and toddlers, who died decades ago, are buried together in an unmarked grave in the cemetery's Clover Section.
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Most of those children had no grave marker so their resting place could not be located.
October 6, 2024 at 16:27 EDTPA homepage
ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one person is dead and another was rushed to a hospital after a crash in Ross Township on Sunday.
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) told 28/22 News authorities were called to the intersection of Pennsylvania State Route 118 and Grassy Pond Road for a reported crash Sunday afternoon involving a single car into a tree.
Man hospitalized after officer-involved shooting in Wilkes-Barre
October 6, 2024 at 15:50 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is in critical condition on Sunday after an officer-involved shooting in Wilkes-Barre.
On Sunday, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) told 28/22 News at about 11:15 a.m., an officer-involved shooting happened on the unit block of Holland Street in Wilkes-Barre.
A 43-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound in the incident and was taken to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center for treatment, according to PSP.
State police say the man who was shot is in critical condition.
October 6, 2024 at 11:15 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people were displaced after a Sunday morning fire in Hazleton.
According to a post made by the Hazleton City Fire Department, crews were called just after 2:00 a.m. for a commercial structure fire at Sazon Latino Restaurant, 58 North Wyoming Street.
When crews arrived on-scene, there was heavy smoke showing from the structure.
Courtesy of the Hazleton City Fire Department
Officials say they evacuated the second-floor apartments when they encountered heavy fire in the kitchen area.
October 5, 2024 at 23:22 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people are taking some important steps to raise awareness and funds in the battle against the most common serious brain disorder.
A crowd turned out Saturday at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre for the annual Walk to End Epilepsy.
It is sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation in eastern Pennsylvania which serves 18 counties.
Roughly 110,000 people in eastern Pennsylvania live with epilepsy.
One of those people is 20-year-old Jalyn Fields who walked today with her mother.
October 5, 2024 at 23:19 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Could you ask for any better weather for a weekend fall festival?
The Back to the Grind Fall Festival is underway at Wilkes-Barre Public Square.
It is filled with food, live music, and even a scavenger hunt.
More than 50 vendors are taking part.
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The three-day event is sponsored by Abide Coffeehouse in Wilkes-Barre and the Abide Foundation a private charitable organization founded to help people who are struggling.
October 5, 2024 at 20:13 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced former President Donald Trump is coming to Scranton.
According to the release, on Wednesday, October 9, at 3:00 p.m., former President Trump will be giving remarks at Riverfront Sports on West Olive Street.
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The release states the doors will open at 12:00 p.m. and the remarks will begin at 3:00 p.m.
If you are looking to register for tickets, visit this website.
October 5, 2024 at 18:44 EDTPA homepage
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A box truck full of supplies and more will head from northeastern Pennsylvania to Asheville, North Carolina.
Wilkes-Barre-based McCarthy Tire Service and AMP Global Strategies in Shavertown finished collecting donations Saturday for hurricane relief.
They expect to fill up to four more 53-foot trucks with essential supplies after a nearly week-long effort.
Volunteers consider giving up part of their weekend a small sacrifice for so many who are suffering.
What is next for the Shamokin Military Museum
October 5, 2024 at 10:39 EDTPA homepage
CONYNGHAM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police are asking for tips regarding the disappearance of a man in November of 1968.
State police are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Benjamin Krupinski.
Krupinski was 62 years old at the time and was last seen leaving the Rinehimer Inn near Lily Lake in Conyngham Township.
PSP: Man drove himself to hospital after being shot
Krupinski walked with the assistance of a cane, and his family said he would never go anywhere without it.
October 4, 2024 at 23:22 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 News confirmed that Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo sent an email to county council Friday evening informing them that she will deploy drop boxes but still has grave concerns about safety.
The letter from the Attorney General was a factor in her decision to allow the four drop boxes.
Driver identified after fatal Route 502 crash
Right now, it is unclear how this decision will affect a scheduled court hearing on Monday.
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