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Refrigerant recycling event helps get rid of appliances

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People across Lackawanna County are doing their part to protect the environment, one appliance at a time. Johnson College is hosting a two-day "Refrigerant Recycling Event." The event gives the community a free and easy way to safely dispose of items like refrigerators, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. Cars lined up [...]

Man killed during snowmobile maintenance

MUNCY, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is dead in Lycoming County after a snowmobile incident. Lycoming County Coroner Charles E. Kiessling Jr. says 24-year-old Thomas Cockrum was working on a snowmobile with two friends when he became entangled in the track. The incident happened Thursday in Muncy just before 7:00 p.m. Cockrum suffered injuries [...]

Officials urging safety at gorge ahead of summer months

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — First responders are urging caution for visitors to Nay Aug Gorge in Scranton as summer approaches. The scenic spot has a history of trespassing and poses significant dangers to those who venture off designated trails. The Scranton Fire Department responds to three to five rescue calls at Nay Aug Gorge [...]

Monroe County man accused of strangling, killing ex-girlfriend

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Jacob Nauman, 43, is facing charges in connection to the death of his ex-girlfriend 33 year-old Brittany Burgin. Nauman is charged with three felonies: criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and strangulation. He is also facing tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, a misdemeanor charge. Court papers say Nauman called [...]

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