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Skinners Falls Bridge May Be Demolished
Completed in 1902 with an original life-expectancy of 70 years, the Skinners Falls Bridge is in such a state of disrepair PennDOT officials say it's too dangerous to repair and may be demolished. Area residents say the historic bridge has been neglected by PennDOT, and want it saved. News 13's…Victim identified after allegedly being shot by neighbor
BANKS TWP., CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man was arrested after he fired a gunshot in his home into the residence next door killing his neighbor. The Monroe County Coroner states that 69-year-old Gerald Pogzeba was pronounced dead Friday afternoon after being shot by his neighbor 25-year-old Dylan Eroh. According to Pennsylvania [...]
Scammers impersonating sheriff's office in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after Monroe County officials say scammers are impersonating the sheriff's office. District Attorney Mike Mancuso is warning that county offices have received multiple tips from residents reporting to have received calls from persons claiming to be from the sheriff's office. Officials say the scammers try to fool [...]
Former Congressman Cartwright appointed to rail authority
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Commissioners have appointed six-term former Congressman Matt Cartwright to the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA). All three commissioners voted unanimously for the appointment. Cartwright, from Moosic, has been a major advocate to restore rail service between Scranton and New York City. "My work to restore passenger…
ARREST: JAHADA, JAKE E - (1 Count) (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1) and 1
JAHADA, JAKE E (1 Count) (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1)& (1 Count) (18)2709 (A)(4) Harassment (M3) Age 40 RacePennsylvania Attorney General, Dave Sunday, speech following his swearing in 2025.
Dave Sunday speech after being sworn in as the Republican Pennsylvania Attorney General. An office that has been in Pennsylvania for 385 years now. God be with him.Monroe County crash shuts down part of I-380 | wnep.com
Monroe County crash shuts down part of I-380 | wnep.com
PHOTOS: Firefighters battle Huntington Township fire as winter storm rages
HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls across northeastern Pennsylvania, firefighters were called to action in Huntington Township. At around 3:00 p.m., Huntington Valley Volunteer Fire Company and multiple other fire crews were called to the unit block of Ftorkowski Road in Huntington Township for a reported fire incident. Battling red-hot flames in [...]
ARREST: Swartz, Karen E - (1) count DUI drug general impairment (M) and 2 additional
Swartz, Karen E (1) count DUI drug general impairment (M)PA 75 3334 Turning Signals & Required Movements75 4524 B Obstructed Window (S) Age 53Part of I-380 northbound reopened after crash
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A portion of Interstate 380 is now reopened after a multi-vehicle crash occurred Sunday afternoon, according to PA-511. According to Monroe County Communications Center, crews were called to the mile marker 10 on I-380 NB for a reported multi-vehicle crash just before 1:00 p.m. Officials say that multiple people are [...]
WARRANT: HARPER, JERRY DEAN - (1 count) Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Police Officer
HARPER, JERRY DEAN (1 count) Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Police Officer (F3)(1 Count) Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2) & 5 Summary Violations