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Lackawanna County Commissioner sworn in, special election still happening

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Brenda Sacco now fills the empty seat that former commissioner Matt McGloin left open when he officially resigned back in March. However, the special election set for November 4 will still take place. Sacco was sworn in at 10:00 a.m. and immediately went to work at the Lackawanna County Commissioner's [...]

Friends Helping Friends Event at Boscov's raises money for non-profits

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a busy day at Boscov's stores all across our region. Wednesday was the 29th Annual Friends Helping Friends event, giving area non-profits a chance to raise some money. Here's how it works: All day, shoppers at the store can donate $5 to their favorite participating non-profit in exchange for [...]

Scranton's 2026 operating budget set to not include tax hike

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Good news for Scranton taxpayers: The city's 2026 operating budget will not include a tax hike. Mayor Paige Cognetti announced the plan this week, saying strong fiscal management has allowed Scranton to hold tax rates steady for another year. This marks the fourth time since 2021 the city has kept [...]

Eagle's nest in way of I-80 expansion project

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pushback in the Poconos as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) continues with plans to expand Interstate 80 through Stroud Township, Stroudsburg, and East Stroudsburg. Plans for the expansion were announced more than two decades ago. The $935,000,000 project would create three lanes and full shoulders for both eastbound and westbound [...]

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