October 24, 2024 at 18:34 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County man is facing multiple charges after police say he raped and indecently assaulted two children, with one incident occurring at the Lackawanna County Government Center.
One of the reports of abuse allegedly took place in the bathroom during a visit with the Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services (OYFS.)
We are not naming or identifying the suspect at this time due to the sensitive nature of this investigation.
Police documents reveal multiple allegations of abuse.
October 24, 2024 at 17:43 EDTPA homepage
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Work has begun to extend the Lackawanna County Heritage Trail.
The extension will add a quarter of a mile to the trail from Meredith Street to Chestnut Street along Old Plank Road.
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The project also includes a new boat launch, open recreation space, and a new trailhead parking area.
The trail spans nearly 70 miles through four counties.
Work started on October 1 and is expected to be finished by December 1.
October 24, 2024 at 17:37 EDTPA homepage
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers, the wait is finally over! After nearly a year of construction, the reconfigured Exit 2 off Interstate 84 to Elmhurst is officially open.
For anyone who's been frustrated the past 11 months with that eight-mile detour to get to Elmhurst from I-84, you can now take the exit you've been missing.
The newly reworked flyover ramp moves Exit 2 from the left side of the highway to the right, making it easier and safer to get onto Route 435.
October 24, 2024 at 17:33 EDTDaily Item
If You Go What: Watsontown Haunted Haunt in the Park When: Tonight and Saturday, 7–10 p.m. (Craft vendors and food trucks at 5 p.m.) Where: Watsontown Memorial Park, 100 Canal St., Watsontown How much: $10 More information: “Watsontown Haunted Haunt” on Facebook or 570-713-9845
October 24, 2024 at 17:33 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Two Massachusetts residents will appear before a Sunbury judge on charges they released hundreds of mink after breaking into a Northumberland County fur farm over the weekend.
October 24, 2024 at 17:33 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Sunbury City Clerk Jeff Wojciechowski said the 2024 Halloween parade was a huge success.
October 24, 2024 at 17:33 EDTDaily Item
HARRISBURG — Registering to vote is one thing, casting a ballot is another.
October 24, 2024 at 17:33 EDTDaily Item
HARRISBURG — A bill amending Pennsylvania’s Safe Haven Law adds urgent care centers among designated locations where parents may safely surrender newborns if they feel unfit to care for the child.
October 24, 2024 at 16:58 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A very special celebration took place Thursday afternoon in Lackawanna County.
A big milestone calls for a big celebration and that's what took place on Thursday at Allied Terrace. Mercedes Mchale celebrated her 100th birthday with some friends and family, also she recalled some of the best moments of her life.
"The wonderful things that happened to me were my marriage to my wonderful husband, the birth of my son, the birth of my two grandchildren, and my wonderful daughter-in-law she's like a daughter to me," said Mchale.
October 24, 2024 at 15:07 EDTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Day is now less than two weeks away and efforts continue around the nation and here in Pennsylvania to ensure a fair, accurate, and safe election process.
Luzerne County officials are ramping up security measures.
28/22 News was outside the county-owned Penn Place Office Building.
The election bureau is located on the second floor.
It's all about safety and security: So says County Manager Romilda Crocamo and it starts by preventing people from seeing inside this building.
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