Author: Living Legends
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents of a Luzerne County neighborhood say they are very concerned about a strong chemical odor coming into their homes from the sewer system. The problem surfaced several months ago in Jenkins Township, just north of Wilkes-Barre. They say it has gotten progressively worse. They say they are concerned about what impact the odors could have on their health. Several residents called the I-Team for help, lead investigator Andy Mehalshick is working the story and reports live on 28/22 News.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Work planned on a heavily traveled bridge that connects two Luzerne County communities is expected to cause traffic delays starting on Monday. The Pittston City Police Department posted a traffic advisory on Thursday, alerting drivers about construction plans for the Specialist Dale J. Kridlo Memorial Bridge that connects West Pittston to Pittston City. File Image The span connects Wyoming Avenue (Route 11) on the west side of the Susquehanna River to North Main Street on the east side. Work is slated to begin March 17 and continue through April 1. Police say they are expecting increased…
(WBRE/WYOU) — An NEPA native is a quarter finalist in a national competition to win money for her nonprofit, and she’s seeking support from the community to help her win. Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch is the founder and CEO of a Moment of Magic. Her organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children, and inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities. Moment of Magic provides experiences directly to families or in partnership with hospitals, healthcare centers, and nonprofit organizations. Community Calendar Moment of…
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Top Republican lawmakers who can make or break a budget deal appear skeptical about sending roughly half a million dollars to some Pennsylvania school districts this year as part of an effort to close the “adequacy gap.” In his latest budget proposal, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed sending an additional $494 million to schools deemed chronically underfunded and another $32 million to districts with high property tax burdens. Those numbers match what…
(WBRE/WYOU) — The FBI is searching for a Pennsylvania man wanted after a stabbing in New Jersey that killed another man. FBI Newark, Pennsylvania State Police Fugitive Unit, Stroud Regional Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service are asking for help in the search for 26-year-old Ricky ‘Angel’ Vargas of East Stroudsburg. The FBI says Vargas has been charged in federal court with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution after being indicted on first-degree murder charges. FBI FBI New Jersey police say that in February, officers were called for a stabbing at a bar and grill in Garfield, NJ, and found 31-year-old…
(WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was charged with six counts of wire fraud for allegedly obtaining COVID-19 emergency relief unemployment benefits for herself and ineligible prison inmates. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Muneerah Abdullah, 45, of Chester, PA allegedly filed Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claims for herself and other ineligible recipients, including prison inmates. I-80 safety cameras catching speedsters at record numbers Abdullah allegedly made claims of being unemployed as a result of COVID-19, provided false employment or wage history, and falsely stated that the applicant was willing and able to work each…
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County is mailing out new property assessments for the first time in more than 50 years. About 50,000 property owners will receive reassessments this Friday, and another 50,000 next week. Officials stress these are not tax bills, they will help set 2026 tax rates. Luzerne County taskforce working to improve election process If you disagree with your new value, you can request an informal review, then file a formal appeal if needed. To handle appeals, the county is hiring appeals board members. The job pays $24,000 a year. Certified evaluators are automatically eligible, while others…
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lead foot drivers beware! Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) work zone safety cameras have been catching speeders in record numbers at a local exit on Interstate 80. Construction on Interstate 80 near East Stroudsburg is nothing new, and neither are PennDOT’s work zone safety cameras, but officials from East Stroudsburg Borough say the number of speeders caught by these cameras is excessive, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing drivers down. The span of Interstate 80 near Exit 308 coming into East Stroudsburg is known for its long-time construction project. Now, it’s known for…
CHESTNUT HILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home is a total loss after a fire broke out in Monroe County. Crews were called to Red Pine Road, Chestnut Hill Township, just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. West End Fire Company Chief Mike Manfre told 28/22 News two people lived in the home with multiple pets, but no one was injured. Preparing for possible measles cases in NEPA The chief also said that dry conditions caused a brush fire that endangered nearby buildings along with the house fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The war between Russia and Ukraine could be closer to seeing the end. Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in return for the United States’ financial support again. It is now up to Russia to accept a truce in putting an end to the war. On Wednesday, 28/22 News spoke with a local Ukrainian who is remaining positive on the latest news out of his home county. Alex Groysman, founder of Scranton 4 Ukraine, is wary about what’s to come in Ukraine’s war with Russia. He feels the ceasefire deal is a step in…