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Fans took quickly to social media on Monday as news of Warner’s accidental drowning death in Costa Rica spread.

The launch comes just a few months after PepsiCo completed its $1.95 billion acquisition of prebiotic soda brand Poppi.

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A piece of history is now back home in the pioneer city. A century-old granite fountain arrived at the Department of Public Works (DPW) four weeks ago.

The people of Carbondale will soon see the return of a fountain from the 1900s.

Once a pit stop for horses and buggies, the fountain was quite popular until it had to be moved to accommodate a home being moved across town.

Carbondale's mayor tells 28/22 News she's excited to be able to bring back this piece of history.

The release involves an estimated 200,000 pages of records that had been under a court-imposed seal since 1977.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A veteran is going for gold at a national wheelchair sports competition designed for those who serve our country.

For the fifth year, 35-year-old Kenneth Keitt of East Stroudsburg will compete in the 2025 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Minneapolis.

He is taking part in several events, including shotput, weightlifting, and his favorite, javelin.

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He says the wheelchair games have given him the drive to continue to fight to achieve his goal of becoming a Paralympian.

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HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 100-year-old World War II veteran was honored in Wayne County for his service to his country and community.

At the Wayne County Courthouse, Sergeant Joseph Drake was honored by his family, friends, and the Wayne County commissioners for his service during World War II.

Sergeant Drake was drafted into the US Army in April of 1943 and served as Sergeant of Mortars.

Just last month, Sergeant Drake was honored in Washington, DC, with the Congressional Gold Medal.

The Texas-based airline carrier was known for its open seating policy, which allowed passengers to choose their own seats as they boarded the plane.

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Young people are often encouraged to aim for the sky when it comes to their goals and ambitions. A Williamsport teenager is doing exactly that: Quite literally, in the cockpit of a plane.

It's not unusual to see small planes take off and land at Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, but what might surprise you is the age of the aviator in this single-engine aircraft.

At 18 years old, Trevor Estes already has his private pilot's license. He earned it in March.

Sergeant Joseph Drake received long-overdue honors on Monday at the Wayne County Courthouse for his WWII Army Ranger service.