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Man sentenced for up to 33 years for child pornography

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Schuylkill County man has been sentenced to 16 and a half to 33 years in prison for the possession and distribution of child pornography.

According to the attorney general's office, Joshua Warfel, 36, pleaded guilty in February to dozens of felony counts of charges filed by the Office of Attorney General's Child Predator section.

Man charged with distribution of child pornography

Dorney Park opens for the 2025 season Friday

ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This Friday kicks off the 141st season of summer fun at Dorney Park.

On Friday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. Dorney Park will open its gates for the 2025 season.

Courtesy of Dorney Park

Later, on Saturday, May 24, splash into summer with the opening of the Wildwater Kingdom.

There will be many fun-filled nights throughout the season, including the Star-Spangled Nights on Fourth of July weekend, where there will be fireworks, music, and extended park hours.

Floral shops deal with tariff challenges

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Florists are seeing price increases tied to tariffs, and with Mother's Day this weekend, shoppers may get sticker shock.

28/22 News stopped by one flower shop in Monroe County to find out how they are handling the higher price tag.

With her newborn daughter strapped to her chest, Ally Gouny works around the clock to fulfill orders inside her shop, Imaginations, Florals & More by Ally.

“Prom always tends to fall on Mother’s Day (Weekend), so it gets quite hectic in here,” said Gouny.

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Ed Mahon reported this story while participating in the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2024 Data Fellowship and received engagement mentoring and funding.

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