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Covington Twp. man sentenced for major art theft

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Covington Township man has been sentenced to nine years in prison by a Senior United States District judge. Along with time in prison, Damien Boland, 50, will have to pay over $2 million in restitution for conspiracy, theft of major artwork, and concealment/disposal of major artwork, according to a release [...]

Cyber schools concerned with no new funding in state budget

(WBRE/WYOU)— Many school districts are breathing a sigh of relief now that the dust has settled following the end of the state budget impasse, but how much will public and charter schools get in funding? 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason explains. With the stroke of a pen, Governor Josh Shapiro signed the 2026 state budget [...]

New initiative launched to combat food insecurity

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new initiative is helping combat rising food insecurity in Monroe County. Pocono Mountains United Way and the Community Foundation of Monroe County have launched the "Food Crisis Fund." It comes as food pantries across the county report record demand, and thousands of local families struggle to afford basic groceries. The fund aims to [...]

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