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VIDEO: Gas station burglary caught on camera

CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News obtained some surveillance video of a crime spree that police say two teens went on over the weekend in Monroe County.

Video shows them breaking into West End Tobacco and Vape on Route 209 in Chestnuthill Township.

One of the boys can be seen firing a gun through the front window of the store.

The two then climbed inside, took several items, including nicotine vapes, THC products, and other items.

The teens also broke into the Bright Fuel gas station.

Residents forced to move out of Wilkes-Barre apartment building

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some residents in Luzerne County were out of their homes on Tuesday after their building was condemned.

A notice on the door of 16-22 East Union Apartments in Wilkes-Barre says the building is "unfit for human habitation."

The notice from the City of Wilkes-Barre's Code Enforcement Department also says the building is in violation of code for not having a fire alarm, electrical hazards, a plumbing issue, and a roof leak.

Ballot issues overshadow upcoming voting deadlines

Monroe County school investigates students' mouths taped

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has an update to a strange incident at a Monroe County school earlier this month, in which a Stroudsburg area staff member was suspended for taping the mouths of children.

Officials and parents were hoping to get a clearer picture of what happened in a private meeting on Tuesday, but according to one parent, it only made the situation more confusing.

School employee accused of taping 1st grade students’ mouths shut

Commonwealth University president to step down, take new role in PASSHE

Pa. (WETM) – Commonwealth University President Dr. Bashar W. Hanna has announced that he will be stepping down from his position at the university at the end of July and assuming a new position with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).

On Tuesday, April 29, the university released a statement disclosing that Hanna will step down from his position as president of the university on July 31, 2025, to take on a new role as vice chancellor for strategic initiatives for PASSHE.

Commonwealth University-Mansfield to see changes to dining facility

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