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Danville student earns perfect SAT score
DANVILLE — With around 200 hours of studying under his belt, Danville Area High School senior Hansen Zang earned a perfect 1,600 on his SAT last month.
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Precautionary bulk testing of raw milk to begin in Pa. amid bird flu outbreak
HARRISBURG — The spread of bird flu to hundreds of dairy cows in 15 states moved the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to require bulk testing of raw milk as a precautionary measure.
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Nursing home owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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PMVB, United Way host housing summit to discuss housing crisis
POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's an innovative approach to addressing a longstanding problem. On Wednesday, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and the Pocono Mountains United Way hosted More Front Doors: the Pocono Housing Summit. More Front Doors aims to bring people together to discuss the ongoing housing crisis. "They're making houses that are not affordable for...
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PennDOT crews gear up to keep roads safe before first snowfall
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the first snowfall gets closer, PennDOT is gearing up to keep our roads safe. They are reminding drivers to stay prepared as they tackle the challenges of winter driving. PennDOT is taking no chances as winter approaches. They've been preparing since the summer. Pa. road conditions and plow locations available on PennDOT’s website...
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Governer Shapiro highlights economic growth in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro made a stop in northeast Pennsylvania on Wednesday to highlight economic growth. The governor hosted a ceremonial signing of an executive order at Northpoint Development's Hazleton Logistics Building. The executive order establishes a permitting fast-track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure...
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Santa Claus makes stop in Wilkes-Barre to encourage car safety
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Santa Claus was at the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department earlier Wednesday to encourage car seat safety for the little ones. The event, organized by the NEPA CPS Taskforce, brought in Santa to hand out goodie bags to kids and, more importantly, check car seats to ensure kids' safety ahead of holiday travel. "65% of all car seats are actually not...
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33% property tax hike approved in Lackawanna County for 2025
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the decision many in Lackawanna County were hoping they wouldn't have to face: The 2025 budget includes a double-digit tax increase. The large hike was finalized on Wednesday. Those in favor of the plan say it's an unfortunate but necessary step forward. The new tax hike in Lackawanna County is 33%. County commissioners who approved it say...
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United Way selected to distribute federal food, shelter funding
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UPDATE: Two Sunbury men 'grateful,' 'happy' after being found not guilty of attempted homicide
SUNBURY — A Northumberland County jury today found that two men charged in a 2022 drive-by shooting were not guilty of attempted murder and related charges.
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