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Lackawanna County DA investigating official accused of writing name on ballots

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Day came with its own legal headaches. The Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office is investigating one official who is accused of writing their own name on other people's ballots for Judge of Elections before giving the ballot to voters. During Tuesday's municipal elections, a Scranton man reported receiving a ballot [...]

Wilkes-Barre based beauty brand lends helping hand

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As families in our area continue to feel the impact of paused SNAP benefits, one local business is lending a helping hand. Starstone Cosmetics, a beauty brand based in Wilkes-Barre, is making a big donation. Starstone Cosmetics is a beauty brand based out of wilkes-barre. Owner, Petrea McKeithen, is donating [...]

Crews evaluate, test floodgates in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Wilkes-Barre is staying on top of emergency preparedness. On Wednesday, floodgates were evaluated and tested to make sure they're ready for any possible flooding this year. Members from three city departments gathered to check all four flood gates in Wilkes-Barre. They practiced installing the flood gates over [...]

Wilkes-Barre coffee shop serving drinks, community

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Abide Coffee in Wilkes-Barre serves more than just coffee; they also want to serve the community. Abide is asking people to come together to help make free sandwiches for kids in need. For $7, your donation covers a sandwich and a bag of chips given out completely free to families. [...]

Officials react after blue wave hits Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election night 2025 was a strong showing for democrats, especially in Luzerne County, where they picked up key seats. 28/22 News Joe Mason spoke with officials on both sides of the aisle about the results. The 2025 municipal election is now in the books. In many races across Luzerne County, Democrats [...]

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