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Scranton grocery store closed after fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire early Monday morning closed a grocery store in Lackawanna County. According to Scranton Fire Chief John Judge IV, the call came in shortly after 4:00 a.m. at the Giant Market on Nay Aug Ave in Scranton. Toxic chemical found in drinking water in Wyoming County Chief Judge says that the fire began between the roof and the ceiling and...
Cops: Church burglar caught
Riverside pastor reports man took cash, coins, computer, curling iron
RIVERSIDE -- A man who allegedly stole from Victory Life Church in April is facing several burglary charges after being...
Southern Columbia board to talk tax increase
Proposed hike would range from 2.54% to 3.62% depending on each resident’s county
FRANKLIN TWP. -- A tax hike will be on the agenda at tonight's Southern Columbia school board meeting. School board...
Police: Man admits slapping girlfriend
Woman says she woke up in car in Danville
Press Enterprise staff report DANVILLE -- A man is facing assault charges after he slapped his girlfriend on a street...
Motorcyclist hits car, flies 20 feet
Former Salem Township police chief left with large crater in Camry
MIFFLINVILLE -- A motorcyclist slammed his bike into a car driven by Salem Township's former police chief Sunday...
Toxic chemical found in drinking water in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A concerning water problem in part of the Poconos. Officials say a toxic chemical has been found in the water impacting thousands of customers. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was in East Stroudsburg Sunday to look into the water problem. Toxic levels of manganese were found in the water at Blue Mountain Lakes development. Residents there are...
Young athletes battle it out in Youth games 2024
MAYFIELD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some young athletes battled it out at the first-ever Youth Games in Lackawanna County. The non-profit Athletes Caring Together held its Inaugural Athletic Games Sunday at the Mayfield Sports Complex. More than 200 children from six months to 10 years old took part in more than a dozen free sporting events for a medal. The games started with an...
PennDOT announces lane closure in Sugarloaf Township
SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced an upcoming lane closure coming to a Sugarloaf Township road. Drivers are advised by PennDOT a bridge rehabilitation project on Elk Grove Road, Route 4049 will need a lane closure starting Sunday in Sugarloaf Township. One lane will be closed at the bridge and traffic will...
Ribbon cut for Scranton special needs clubhouse
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local adaptive baseball program is taking a step toward expansion to improve the experience for all players. Lackawanna Challenger Division held a ceremonial ribbon cutting Sunday at Harmon Field in South Scranton. The plan is to turn an existing building into a full-fledged clubhouse. The facility will feature a sensory room to accommodate...
Creative Touch welcomes community in grand opening
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Luzerne County, a Wilkes-Barre area florist held a springtime gathering like no other. The Creative Touch welcomed the community Sunday to celebrate its grand opening in Plains Township. Wrapping up the Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre The event featured themed desserts, a sangria bar, and festive decor. Besides selling floral...
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Police sergeant resigns post
Longtime Montour Township officer says he no longer feels secure in job
RUPERT -- Supervisors here accepted the resignation of police Sgt. Dan Kilgus during their meeting Thursday night...
Bloomsburg motorist accused of DUI in crash
Driver couldn’t perform sobriety test, police allege
Press Enterprise staff report BLOOMSBURG -- Bloomsburg Police say a man who crashed into a telephone pole last...
Donor wants paintings back
Mifflin Township woman asking Goodwill shoppers to contact her
BUCKHORN -- A Mifflin Township woman said she quickly regretted recently donating 30 framed paintings to the...
Memorial Day parade and ceremonies set in Danville
DANVILLE — The veterans of Montour County are set to host Danville's annual Memorial Day parade and ceremonies on...
Gas leak closes Route 61 in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Route 61 is closed after officials say there was a gas leak in New Castle...
Mustang hit home, truck in Berwick
BERWICK -- A driver on East Second Street lost control of his Ford Mustang, which spun and struck a house and...
Used car dealer ordered to pay $44,617 to nine buyers
BERWICK -- A judge ordered a used car dealer accused of selling vehicles that couldn't pass inspection to pay $44,...
Feds charge ex-mail carrier
Wapwallopen woman, 21, is accused of stealing cash and gift cards
WILLIAMSPORT -- An ex-mail carrier from the Bloomsburg Post Office suspected of stealing money and gift cards from...
Hemlock supers OK solar farms
and M.J. MAHON Press Enterprise Writers BUCKHORN -- Hemlock Township supervisors granted approval Tuesday morning...
Pranks played around Berwick
Crews clean up foam in fountain; vandals fiddled with business sign
BERWICK -- Someone made a sudsy mess by putting soap in the fountain at the Gary Heimbach Park sometime late...