SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County Commissioners are making changes to their troubled office of youth and family services. It all comes after charges of child negligence were filed and dropped against five caseworkers earlier this year, which prompted procedural changes, as well as staff shortages. Last week, they announced a first-of-its-kind effort in []
For over five decades, the Pickaway County Community Action Agency (PICCA) has been a cornerstone of support and empowerment for individuals and families in the community. With a steadfast commitment to enhancing quality of life and fostering self-sufficiency, PICCA has continuously evolved its range of programs to meet the diverse needs of community members at […]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Thursday, the Lackawanna County Commissioners announced a first-of-its-kind initiative for their troubled Office of Youth and Family Services (OYFS.) The office has been operating under a provisional license since May 2023 and has faced over a year of staffing shortages, legal trouble, and an overwhelming amount of cases. On []
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the guilty verdict was handed down, seven years of investigating went into the Justin Schubach case. 28/22 News sat down exclusively with the Lackawanna County District Attorney who says a lot of work from several agencies led to Wednesday's verdict. Powell took over the case in 2018 when there were []
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police departments across the country are facing hiring shortages, some have even loosened policies to help fill the ranks. But those who took the oath at a graduation ceremony Tuesday say they're ready to protect and serve. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci had a look into Hazleton class 261 of []
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The borough of Taylor in Lackawanna County is in talks to possibly put a solar panel farm on land that was once polluted with toxic material, and local officials are concerned. "It was a super fund site. You really can't do much with it, you can't dig it up. You []
JESSUP BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced a temporary detour was put in place on Route 247 in Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County for road repairs on Wednesday. According to PennDOT, the detour will remain in effect on Wednesday, May 9, at 6:00 p.m. The Deourt from Route 247 is as follows: PennDOT urges drivers []
Take a ride through Estillfork in Jackson County and you are likely to drive into the historic Graham Farm and Nature Center and its 491 acres of agricultural production.
The Bicentennial Executive Planning Board announced a new community wide initiative, as well as future plans, to help celebrate 200 years of Fort Wayne.
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high-profile murder case in Lackawanna County is about to enter its second week. 38-year-old Justin Schuback is accused of robbing and killing Robert Baron of Old Forge in 2017. On Friday, prosecutors presented testimony and evidence to place the defendant at the scene of the crime, Ghigiarelli's restaurant which []
Full Spectrum in Youngstown is expanding its Closet of Change, an organization that helps those in the LGBTQ community.
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