SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— New and expecting mothers were showered with gifts Thursday at a special event in Scranton. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason takes a closer look at Thursday's event. A community baby shower was held on Thursday at the Salvation Army on Washington Avenue in Scranton. Amerihealth Caritas Pennsylvania hosted the event to support [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Residents in Lackawanna County will have their first chance to hear candidates debate why they should be the next commissioner. Wednesday morning, Brenda Sacco was sworn in as the interim county commissioner. She will have that post for only 12 days. Independent Michael Cappelini, Republican Chet Merli, and Democrat Thom Welby [...]
One fire company in Monroe County is taking training to the next level, right in its own backyard.
BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Bradford County judge is facing charges following alleged misconduct. A complaint against Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Bradford County was filed on Oct. 10, alleging that he violated codes of conduct, as well as having an inappropriate relationship with a defendant. According to the complaint, harassment charges were pressed against a man [...]
Brenda Sacco is currently the interim commissioner until the special election, which is planned to coincide with the general election in just 12 days.
The final episode, titled "The Rightside Up," will premiere simultaneously on Netflix and in movie theaters on Dec. 31.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Residents in Lackawanna County will get their first chance to listen to candidates debate about why they should be the next Lackawanna County commissioner. The public debate is taking place tonight at the University of Scranton. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar will be a panelist at the debate. Wednesday morning, Brenda [...]
Police say Zackary Caflin was killed in a 200-foot fall off a cliff in the Lost Trails area of Dunmore on Tuesday.
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with one non-profit in the Poconos that is helping people navigate the loss of benefits.
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Dunmore Borough Police stated in a press release that a death that occurred at the lost trails on Tuesday has been ruled an accident. The body was identified as Zackary Caflin of Bethlehem, PA, based on his clothing, and the incident was ruled an accident. Police say they were called to [...]
