Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County is heading in the right direction: That's the word on Tuesday from County Manager Romilda Crocamo.

28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick sat down for a one-on-one interview with Crocamo for a 28/22 News Live TV app podcast.

The 28/22 News Live TV app allows us to provide all types of information and content to the public.

On Wednesday, 28/22 News talked with Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo in a "no-holes-barred interview."

State police charged Cesar Delgadillo with the homicide of his 13-year-old foster son in Butler Township.

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The 39th annual Trot ‘n Brew in Hazleton will benefit the Helping Hands Society and C.H.H.I.P.S.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local officials are celebrating a new company expanding in our area. The Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Sigler was in Hanover Township for the opening of Itoh Denki's USA.

The company specializes in manufacturing conveyor belt systems and parts.

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The opening is an expansion of its current headquarters.

Officials at Itoh Denki say it will bring in 30 new jobs and support 50 existing positions.

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Cesar Delgadillo faces criminal homicide and related charges after his foster son was found stabbed to death at a home in Butler Township early Monday morning.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating a reported stabbing early Monday morning in Butler Township.

Troopers say they were called to help Butler Township Police Department on a stabbing investigation near the area of Louis Circle just before 6:30 a.m. on Monday.

A 13-year-old boy is dead after he was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Hazleton following injuries suffered at the hands of his father, according to a release by PSP.

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MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Mountain Top business is getting some help from the community after a big setback.

The women's boutique shop has been sidelined since May following a fire. On Sunday, a good crowd turned out for a show-stopping car and motorcycle show fundraiser.

The funds from the car and motorcycle show will help the owner as she starts from square one.

People packed the parking lots of King's Pizza and Caribbean Smokehouse on Sunday, but they were not there just for food.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY — It was a nice day on Sunday for a run across the region, and that is exactly what dozens did in Kingston. They took part in the 17th Annual Pauly Friedman 5K Family Walk and Run.

It kicked off at the Friedman Jewish Community Center. The fundraiser also included raffle baskets.

Proceeds go toward PA 211 NE/Help Line supporting vital community services.

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It was a cause near and dear to former JCC board member, Pauline Friedman, for whom the fundraiser is named.