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Welcome to Whoville in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Call it a day of Whoville fun at a gift shop in Lycoming County. People came out to "Rust and Shine" in Williamsport for "Welcome to Whoville". The small business featured food, items from dozens of vendors, and special attractions to make it fun for shoppers. What would a "Welcome []
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Coroner confirms one dead in Moosic
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One was reported dead in Lackawanna County after an incident Saturday night. Around 9:00 p.m. officers were called to the 1000 block of Ash Street in Moosic for a burglary in progress. Old Forge Police Department and EMS were at the scene. The Lackawanna County Coroner told 28/22 News one []
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Creepmas Holiday Market in Luzerne County
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A holiday market like no other is sending chills up customers' spines in Kingston. The Merry Creepmas holiday market at AlleyCrafts blends some of the peculiar and strange with a dash of Christmas spirit. The spooky-themed holiday craft market included more than 15 vendors selling all sorts of oddities you []
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Breakfast with Santa at the ballpark
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Santa was a busy fellow, on Saturday, also making the rounds at the home of the Railriders first thing in the morning for a holiday breakfast. The crowd of hundreds was encouraged to wear festive pajamas and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet at PNC Field. The Railriders mascot "Champ" teamed up []
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Santa stopped by Luzerne County for the holidays
SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A holiday tradition in Luzerne County returned Saturday along with an early visit by Santa and his reindeer. The event not only brings the community some Christmas magic but also gives back to children this holiday season. The magic of Christmas sprinkled over Sugarloaf Township on Saturday but Santa []
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Bogeys for Burkey helps give back
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local foundation raising money and helping grant kid's wishes. The second annual "Bogeys for Burkey" tournament took place in September in honor of a beloved Scranton native, Frank Burke, who died unexpectedly two years ago the event raised more than $40,000. Friday night, at Lahey Family Fun Park, []
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Police find man shot dead in streets of Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Williamsport police announced they are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in the street early Saturday morning. Just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Williamsport police said they were called to the 1000 block of Memorial Avenue for several reports of shots fired. Officers said they arrived on the scene and []
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Caroling for a cause in Lackawanna County
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the time of year when many dress in their Christmas best and hit their favorite bars. One group in Lackawanna County brought their singing voices along, all for a good cause. Many were seen caroling at their Christmas best in Dunmore, going bar to bar down Drinker Street and []
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Southern Columbia football team celebrates state win
CATAWISSA, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After the big win, came a big celebration. Southern Columbia was welcomed home in true tiger tradition Friday night. It's been done 13 times before. The tigers once again for the seventh year in a row were welcomed home by hundreds of their biggest supporters in a special, yet classic []
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Warning holiday shoppers of card draining
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — With the holiday spirit comes holiday scams. Gift cards are the target of a popular scam this time of year. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry wants to make people aware of a gift-card-draining scam that pops up around the holiday season. 28/22 News spoke with shoppers about the scam and one []
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Air Force members help pack food for kids
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Service members teamed up with a northeastern PA non-profit to help feed children in need this holiday season. It's a story that represents our children's first initiative. The efforts are needed now more than ever as organizers say food insecurity is at an all-time high in our region. Members of []
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Annual archery match helps vets take aim against PTSD
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE) — In this edition of Veterans Voices, veterans use their archery skills to cope with PTSD. The recent competition lets combat military vets take aim at a tough target. Experiencing the great outdoors with an eye on the target. "Just being in nature is an awesome feeling when you can just embrace []