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An invisible war: A woman's story of service after 9/11

(WBRE/WYOU) —  September 11th changed the course of many Americans' lives. For some, the attacks became a call to serve, including a Lehigh valley woman who reenlisted in the army after watching the attacks unfold. In her story, Marilyn Kelly-Cavotta explained to 28/22 News how answering that call changed her life and how some of [...]

Eagle Scout project honors first responders, 9/11

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen with a task at hand is giving first responders a reminder that they are appreciated. Jack Polansky raised the American flag on a new flagpole in front of Fire Station 4 in North Scranton. It's part of his Eagle Scout Project. A crowd of firefighters and EMTs cheered [...]

Misericordia University holds 9/11 memorial stair climb

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sept. 11, 2001, the world changed forever. 2,977 lives were lost on that fateful day; their family and friends left were to grieve.  Now, 25 years later, the events of that day are being remembered in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Misericordia University came together for a memorial stair climb to remember [...]

Ceremony honors lives lost, inspires teens to never forget

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring the innocent victims and heroes of 9/11 remains the mission of the Lackawanna County 9/11 Memorial Committee. On Friday, their solemn commemoration brought a crowd to their memorial service. By sharing the stories and memories from a moment in time, history can live on, even as the years go [...]

Keeping promises to 'never forget'

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, memories of that day remain vivid for those who witnessed the tragedy unfold. Across the country, Americans are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by remembering the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and honoring the courage and compassion shown in the face [...]

$1.2 million in gold defrauded in fake ICE agent scam

WHITE DEER TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested Thursday during a traffic stop that resulted in the seizing of gold bars and coins obtained in a fraudulent U.S. Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement (ICE) scam, according to police. Gagandeep Singh, 24, and Ajaypreet Singh, 22, both of Elk Grove, California, were arrested at [...]

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