Eric Deabill
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Abandoned dog gets new "leash" on life
Four months after a dog was found abandoned in Susquehanna County he has found his forever home and has made an amazing recovery. → Read More
Block party kicks off Times Tribune tower lighting
Despite chilly temperatures, hundreds of people turned out for an annual tradition Wednesday evening in downtown Scranton. → Read More
Doughboy statue returns to Scranton for Veterans Day
A piece of Scranton's history is finally being put back on display as a doughboy statue returned back to the city Wednesday. → Read More
Blood stain expert testifies for convicted killer's appeal
A Scranton man who was convicted of killing his friend five years ago is continuing his quest for a new trial. → Read More
Susquehanna County plans new Emergency Management Center
Susquehanna County is planning to improve public safety by building a new emergency management center in New Milford Township. → Read More
Volunteers keep Camp Archbald summer camp going
More than 80 young women are heading home after spending the last few days at Camp Archbald in Susquehanna County. → Read More
A Second Life for Wyoming County Animal Rescue Group
MESHOPPEN, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) A cat rescue group in Wyoming County may soon have to move one of its two locations. Earlier this week -- the Meshoppen Cat Rescue and Adoption Group put out a public plea for help on social media -- and things may be looking up. Eyewitness News Reporter Eric Deabill explains. For nearly eight years the Meshoppen Cat Rescue and Adoption Group have run a… → Read More
Line Painting Truck Ends Up in Lake Genero
WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) County, state and federal officials spent the day at a crash in Wayne County. Just before 10:00 o’clock this morning, a private line painting truck ended up in a lake — causing part of the paint to spill out. Eyewitness News Reporter Eric Deabill has the story, → Read More
Detectives return to Old Forge in Robert Baron disappearance
Old Forge police and detectives from the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office returned to Old Forge Wednesday to investigate what happened to restaurant owner Robert Baron. → Read More
PennDOT to take first step towards widening of Interstate 81
It's something that has been talked about for years but PennDOT says it will be taking the first concrete step this summer looking to widen part of Interstate 81. → Read More
Residents concerned about losing homes to Scranton Beltway Project
People living in a Lackawanna County neighborhood are concerned about their future. They're worried a road improvement project could force them from their homes. → Read More
Hundreds of volunteers search for Sister Angela Miller
More than 300 people headed out into the woods Friday looking for clues to find Sister Angela Miller in Scranton. → Read More
Students get first-hand lesson in the Holocaust
Hundreds of students in Lackawanna County got a first hand lesson in the Holocaust Tuesday from people who were actually involved in it. → Read More
Cashless tolling coming to turnpike in Lackawanna County
Drivers who still use cash and rely on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lackawanna County will see a big change starting next month. → Read More
COLTS upgrading safety for special needs riders
People in Lackawanna County who are in a wheelchair will soon find it easier to take public transportation. → Read More
Family pushing #BeAHero campaign after teen's suicide
A family in Susquehanna County that recently lost a teenage loved one is looking to turn their pain into action. → Read More
Penn State football fans preparing for Fiesta Bowl trips
The Penn State football program is going "bowling" once again this year and fans are ready to follow their team! → Read More
Karate Teacher Guilty on All Counts
(WBRE/WYOU-TV) A Lackawanna County Karate teacher John Smith was found guilty on all charges for inappropriate contact with a young boy. → Read More
Was COLTS advertisement rejection a free speech violation?
A debate over religion and freedom of speech went before a federal judge in Scranton Monday. → Read More
Commissioners: Don't skip reassessment ballot question
With just hours to go until Election Day, the status of a property tax reassessment question remains in legal limbo and commissioners are urging voters to answer the question like it could count. → Read More