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West Scranton High School dismissal for heating issues

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — West Scranton High School dismissed students early due to heating issues inside the building. Officials with the West Scranton High School stated students were dismissed at 10:00 a.m. Monday due to a heating issue with the building. Details of the issue were not released at this time.

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Compromised dam closes Route 2004 in Lackawanna County

MADISON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Monday that Route 2004 in Lackawanna County is closed. PennDOT says Route 2004 is closed between Main Street and Aberdeen Road in Madison Township in Lackawanna County for safety reasons as crews work to repair a compromised dam. Officials say the estimated […]

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Police looking to ID man in hotel TVs theft

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Dickson City Police Department needs help identifying a suspect after a theft at Home 2 Suites in Dickson City. Police say the man pictured below walked out of Home 2 Suites with their TVs. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dickson City Police Department at 570-489-3231.

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Bingo fundraiser benefits nonprofit pet organization

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local organization that helps pets in distress is getting a big helping hand. A huge crowd turned out Sunday afternoon for a Designer Purse Bingo Fundraiser benefiting Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care and Rescue for Domestic Animals. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller had the pleasure of being one of the […]

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Driver arrested, meth and various drugs seized

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a driver during a traffic stop after allegedly he was found with meth and various drugs. The Carbondale Police Department says they arrested Kevin Nealon on April 19 during a traffic stop for a traffic infraction. After speaking with Nealon officers said they suspected he was involved in “criminal […]

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PSP: Former Lackawanna County chief of staff, sex offender missed deadline to update vehicle info with state police

Registered sex offender and former Lackawanna County Chief of Staff Andy Wallace faces a felony charge for failing to register a new vehicle with state police within the three-day window

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Griffin Pond Animal Shelter sees uptick in surrender requests

SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Animal shelters across our region are packed with pets waiting to find their forever homes. The humane society of Lackawanna County has seen a dramatic increase in surrender requests and they’re desperate for help. Pet owners are encouraged to have a backup plan that ensures their pets are […]

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Keystone College's weeklong Earth Day activities

LA PLUME, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Millions of people are going to be taking part in celebrations for Earth Day, an annual event demonstrating support for environmental protection. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus was with one college in Lackawanna County that’s joining in on the fun. Embracing the beauty of nature, it’s something that biology students […]

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Two wanted for questioning for Dick's House of Sport theft

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say, two individuals are wanted for questioning for retail theft at Dick’s House of Sport in Dickson City. According to the Scranton Police Department, they are seeking help to identify the two individuals pictured below for questioning about a retail theft that occurred on April 18 at Dick’s […]

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Community clean up at McDade Park

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Don’t just call it a cleanup. The community gathered at McDade Park in the Electric City for a grounding celebration this Earth Day. It was a beautiful sunny day to spend in the park, and the best day of the year to clean up communities. This was the 4th annual […]

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