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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
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GAR War Memorial Assocation hold reenactment, ceremony
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers are taking place across NEPA. One of Memorial Day's longest-standing traditions began Monday morning in Dunmore. The GAR War Memorial Association held a dedication day reenactment and ceremony at Dunmore Cemetery. Dozens dressed in historic war era garb, and there was even an accordion player. Victim identified in fatal Lackawanna County crash The event also featured a reading of the Gettysburg Address, and children got the chance to decorate the graves of fallen service members. 'I take it for granted. We don't see people you know on a daily basis with them, so it's important to at least take a day out of our lives and remember them,' Robert Baker, vice president of the GAR Memorial Association, said. The services were held under the direction of Sons of Union Veterans Camp 8 and Auxiliary 10. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Emmy-winning '60 Minutes' producer speaks at University of Scranton
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 700 University of Scranton students are headed off into the real world. They received their diplomas on Sunday and received words of inspiration from a former WYOU intern, now an Emmy-winning producer at 60 Minutes, Nicole Young. 'Scranton, even though it was tiny, felt really mighty,' Young stated. It's a full circle moment for Nicole Young, class of 2000 from the University of Scranton. She began her career journey at The 'U,' receiving her degree in communications. 'All of it seemed so brand new, and that was exactly what was so fascinating about it,' Young explained. As a college sophomore, Young interned at WYOU in 1997 before studying abroad in 1998. That first newsroom experience sparked a passion that eventually led her to 60 Minutes, where she's now a senior producer with 16 Emmy awards. But it all started in the Electric City. 'It felt homely, it felt safe, and it felt like a place where I had friends who became family,' Young added. The graduating class she spoke to came from all over the country and the world to don their caps and gowns at Mohegan Arena. Two week search for missing girl has tragic ending The students hail from 17 states as well as China, Ireland, and Vietnam. Young's message to these graduates wasn't just about success, but also what it takes to earn it. 'A lot of things you need in life to succeed really are the things that happen when you least expect it. I didn't know that most of life happens between your plans, in the gaps, in the messy middle,' Young continued. She reminded students that the most important part of the journey is simply staying on the path. 'So when the days are hard, when your confidence is MIA, show up. When the job is messy, show up. Because that's where life is. That's where the growth is,' said Young. 'Everything you need is already in you. You have to believe in yourself, and understand: the harder the journey, the better the story,' Young said. Young's career proves success isn't a straight line, but showing up, even when it's hard, makes all the difference. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You may have seen many motorcycles out in the beautiful weather, and a month-long safety campaign is making sure they all stay safe while on the roads. 28/22 News has more on how May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The roar of a motorcycle ready to hit the road is a common sound with the warmer temperatures in the month of May. 'This time of year, a lot of people are getting out for their first time, and people in cars have to be aware of motorcycles on the road,' explained Mark Scappatura, salesman/manager at Two Jacks Cycle and Powersports. Two Jakes Cycle and Powersports in Wilkes-Barre is in its busy season, and manager Mark Scappatura says they're sharing tips and education about Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month with its customers. Motorcyclist Matt Ceklosky has been riding for about five years. Lane restrictions on I-81 to last through Friday 'When I first got my bike, the first thing I noticed like riding on the road is you see people on their phones all the time. You see people swerving and stuff, you realize like how little you are compared to other drivers, and they're not as worried because they're in a car,' said Cekolsky. Jaiden Rodriguez, who just started riding a month ago, says he's experienced the same problem. 'I had one person swerve into me, but I luckily got out of it a lot faster than I thought I could… He was just on his phone, no turn signal, and just kind of swayed into the lane,' explained Rodriguez. According to PennDOT in 2023, there were more than 3,400 motorcycle crashes statewide, with 238 of those being deadly. Startling statistics that make Rodriguez dress the part. 'Helmets a big thing and everything else. I mean, I don't want to get hurt in case something happens,' said Rodriguez. Some tips for motorists to be more mindful of bikes on the road are to take an extra moment to look for motorcyclists, keep a safe distance, and always predict a bike is closer than it seems. 'You might not know how fast they're going, you might cut into them or something. I have people cutting me off all the time,' explained Cheklosky. State law doesn't require motorcyclists to wear a helmet, unless you're younger than 21 or haven't completed a PennDOT-approved safety course. However, riders are strongly encouraged to gear up for their protection. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Health
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Concerns remain on ‘forever chemicals' found in private well water in Columbia County
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An update on contaminated water in Columbia County: 28/22 News first reported about 'Forever Chemicals' detected in private well water in March. The water has contained dangerous levels of PFAS for a long period of time and residents in the area are still waiting for more action to be taken. In March, nearly half of the private wells the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) sampled between Bloomsburg and Berwick were detected for high levels of pfas. At the time, DEP told 28/22 News arrangements were being finalized for the installation of home-filtration systems. On Monday, the DEP could not update 28/22 News on that progress, but one impacted family we spoke with did receive a letter regarding a filtration system. It's been a long time since the water inside Kaylin Bower's house in Bloomsburg has been clean. Her family's home is one of the 23 out of 55 households sampled in North Centre Township that were found to have dangerously high levels of PFAS in their private well water. 1 sent to hospital, police searching for vehicle in Scranton incident 'I think about it all the time when I run the dishwasher, when I take a shower, when I run the water,' Bower said. PFAS are a class of manmade chemicals that are slow to break down and stay in the body for long periods of time. Chemical contaminants in the Bowers home were detected at high levels back in February. The Bowers, like other affected residents 28/22 News spoke with back in March, were provided jugs of water ever since the discovery months ago. On March 28, Bower received a letter from DEP offering to install a treatment system in their well. She feels the letter lacks detail. The letter proposes a point of entry treatment system on the Bowers residential well at no cost to them. It states this process is designed to remove site-related contamination from her well water. 'I would like it to be specified what contaminants are being removed and to what degree. There's too many concerning things and language in this document for us to feel comfortable signing it at this time,' Bower explained. Chestnuthill Township man dead after crash It also asks her to sign an agreement, which she admits is suspicious. 'I just feel it will be one of those things where we don't know how it will work until we put it in, and is the right way putting it in by signing this agreement,' Bower added. PFAS are linked to health issues, including reproductive problems, immune system issues, and cancer. Bower says she fears for the health of her family. 'Like, how is this going to work? And what is our long-term costs going to be? And you have to be on guard about it all the time because your health is at stake and your family is at stake,' Bower stated. Bower says she has developed numerous health issues since moving into the home in 2013. The DEP told 28/22 News it will look to provide updated information sometime this week regarding the home-infiltration system and the North Centre Township HSCA investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Business
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Newsmakers to Feature: Challenges and Changes in Education, April 13, 2025
(WBRE/WYOU) Newsmakers will take a closer look at some of the challenges facing higher education this Sunday Host Jayne Ann Bugda will be joined by a panel from Luzerne County Community College. John Yudichak, LCCC President, Rebecca Brominski, Executive Director, LCCC Foundation, and Dr. Graceann Platukus, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Enrichment, will discuss the changes and challenges in higher education and the vital role community colleges play. April is Community College Month. Newsmakers airs Sunday, April 13, at 7:30 am on WYOU and Noon on WBRE. LCCC History Luzerne County Community College formally began operations on October 2, 1967. The first class of 836 students attended classes in two buildings in downtown Wilkes-Barre located near the Hotel Sterling. The college offered 11 programs at the time, with tuition at only $12.50 per credit. In January 1974, the College moved to its permanent 122-acre campus in Nanticoke. Missions of Community Colleges Help Students transfer to a four-year university Career Ready Education Build foundational skills of students who need more help in their math or English Community colleges educate 40 percent of all undergraduates in the United States To learn more about Luzerne County Community College Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
