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Dozens give winter clothing to keep children warm

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many people braved the cold temperatures on Monday to give back to their community. Saint Joseph's Center in Lackawanna County held its annual Winter Children's Clothing Drive in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. More than 100 donations were made on Monday to the Saint Joseph's Center. The center [...]

Fire marshal investigating cause of house fire

FALLS TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fire marshal is looking for the cause of an early morning fire in Wyoming County. Crews say no one was inside when the fire broke out in Falls Township around 2:00 a.m. Monday morning. Authorities added that the home then collapsed while crews were putting out hot spots. [...]

Annual MLK Breakfast brings Monroe County together

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast and Art Exhibit was held at East Stroudsburg University. Pastor Selena Dionne Brown, campus pastor and director of youth and community involvement for the Greater Shiloh Church-Stroudsburg, opened the event with a stirring speech. The goal of the celebration is to bring the [...]

Lycoming County man facing attempted homicide charges

OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lycoming County man is facing a number of charges on Monday after police say he rammed into a woman's car on Friday and fired a rifle at her vehicle. Police say 48-year-old Adam Taylor then took off, stole a truck, and was on the run until police [...]

Two-vehicle crash slows traffic on I-81N

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A two-vehicle crash slowed traffic in Lackawanna County Monday afternoon. Authorities say it happened on Interstate 81 North just after 3:00 p.m. Officials say an SUV and a tractor-trailer collided just past the Dunmore/Throop Exit. County officials explain that at least one person was trapped inside the vehicle, but no [...]

Maintaining cemeteries in wintertime conditions

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cold weather is complicating everyone's lives, whether it's driving through the snow or working in the elements. Some jobs are still forced to break ground during this time of year, literally. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason explains how funeral homes bury people during the winter. The circle of life continues. [...]

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