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Lackawanna County launches program to prevent property fraud

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County is offering a free service to help residents protect their homes from property fraud, available through the county's website or at the Recorder of Deeds office. The program, which started about two years ago, allows residents to sign up for notifications if any activity is recorded against their property. [...]

Local PWD prepares for coming snowstorm

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday will be the first major snowfall of the season for the Poconos. Stroudsburg Borough's Public Works Department is prepping all its vehicles and getting ready for anything that will happen during the day. The public works department takes care of 42 miles of roadway in the borough, including state [...]

Scranton kid inspires others while battling rare heart condition

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We meet many children each week in our Here's to You, Kid! segment who inspire us with personal accomplishments and good deeds, but sometimes the inspiration is a result of what they manage to overcome. 12-year-old Make-A-Wish Kid Liam Martin is one proud Philadelphia Eagles fan. The Taylor boy shows [...]

PennDOT announces lane restrictions, closures for I-80W surface grooving

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lane restrictions and short-term closures start the work week on Interstate 80, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Work is scheduled in the west lanes between the Nescopeck and Conyngham exit and the Mifflinville exit. Crews will groove the road surface from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., through December [...]

Officials issue Code Blue in Lackawanna County ahead of winter storm

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Due to the frigid weather coming, Lackawanna County has issued a Code Blue. Beginning Tuesday, Saint Anthony's Haven and Community Intervention Center in Scranton will be open for those in need to get out of the cold. The Code Blue expires on Saturday morning. Shelters will open every night at 8:00 [...]

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