June 1, 2025 at 22:22 EDTPA homepage
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials tell 28/22 News a sinkhole opened up in the backyard of a Dunmore home Sunday afternoon.
Dunmore Police Sergeant Stephon Burgette told 28/22 News the sinkhole was reported by the residents near the intersection of College Avenue and Jefferson Avenue at about 5:15 p.m. after they returned home and found the hole.
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Officials say the sinkhole was about 40 feet deep, and crews worked to fill it Sunday night.
June 1, 2025 at 21:32 EDTWNEP
More than 35 high schools took a shot at the Pennsylvania Trap Shooting State Tournament on Sunday.
June 1, 2025 at 21:09 EDTWNEP
Organizers for the Pocono Pride Festival say it's their biggest celebration to date.
June 1, 2025 at 20:53 EDTWNEP
Players united in Milton on Sunday morning for a tournament that is raising money to support local families battling pediatric cancer.
June 1, 2025 at 19:59 EDTWNEP
New legislation limits federal campground options, boosting Pennsylvania state park visits.
June 1, 2025 at 19:42 EDTPA homepage
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Cars were not all that were on the streets in part of a Lackawanna County community on Sunday. Runners took off from the Blakely Borough complex and onto the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail for the Inaugural Build-N-Athlete Race.
Participants had the choice of a 5K or 10K course, while children could do a Fun Run.
The run benefits Build-N-Athlete, a non-profit that works toward removing financial barriers that may prevent children from participating in sports.
Diesel Jam 2025 takes over Lackawanna County drive-in
June 1, 2025 at 19:40 EDTPA homepage
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A ceremonial ribbon cutting marks an improvement at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.
The event was held on Sunday at the facility near Clarks Summit to mark the completion of renovations to the lobby.
The leadership Lackawanna team made the lobby their project to benefit staff, volunteers, and the animals who come there.
1 dead, 1 injured after Schuylkill County crash
The team worked for ten months enhancing the space with new coats of paint, upgraded furniture, and a new cat habitat.
June 1, 2025 at 19:35 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Scranton, officials raised the rainbow flag on the grounds of City Hall to mark the start of Pride Month.
The city has been holding this ceremony since 2018. They consider it a symbolic show of support and inclusion, and to demonstrate the Electric City's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.
June 1, 2025 at 19:31 EDTPA homepage
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The month of June marks Pride Month, and the heart of the Poconos kicked it off on Sunday in a big way. The Fifth Annual Pocono Pride Festival filled the streets of downtown Stroudsburg Sunday afternoon.
A huge crowd turned out for the event featuring dozens of food and craft vendors.
Pride flags hung from light posts, and live performances from musicians to drag performers filled the festival's center stage.
Organizers say the event aims to bring the community together by celebrating love.
June 1, 2025 at 19:24 EDTPA homepage
WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A court hearing will resume on Monday concerning an odor that residents claim is destroying their quality of life.
Quality of life citations were filed last week against K-B Crash Creations in West Wyoming.
The company specializes in extracts from kratom, an organic material used to make numerous products, including tea.
Lackawanna County pool now open for 2025 season
Neighbors in West Wyoming, Wyoming, and Exeter Boroughs say a citrus/orange odor is coming from the business.
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