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Union County library to get 30 laptops through state program
LEWISBURG — The Union County Library System will get 30 new laptops as part of a state program.
Danville and Bucknell grad Makary seen as leading candidate for Trump FDA pick
Surgeon and author Marty Makary is seen as the leading candidate to run the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under President-elect Donald Trump, people familiar with the matter said.
GIANT recalls organic carrot brand due to E. coli
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The GIANT Company is recalling Nature’s Promise Organic baby and whole carrots due to the potential of E. coli presence. Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in multiple states The recall includes the following products: Nature’s Promise organic baby carrots, 1 pound, UPC: 68826704735, with best if used by dates through Oct. 25,...
Roads closures, restrictions across PA due to snow impact
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT has announced the current roads that have restrictions or closures due to Friday's snowstorm. Snow accumulating in higher elevations in NEPA The table below highlights the roads impacted by the storm. CountyState Route/Exit/Mile MarkerMunicipalityBeginning LocationEnding LocationClosure/RestrictionReasonEstimated Date of ReopeningEstimated...
PHOTOS: Snow storm comes through Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The season's first snowstorm has reached Pennsylvania! Check out how some towns in our area are being impacted this Friday. Crews work to clear up the Bear Creek Pennsylvania Turnpike exit around 11:00 a.m. The snow covered the yards and trees in Old Forge Friday morning. Snow accumulating in higher elevations in NEPA...
I-84 reopens, I-380 restrictions lifted through several counties
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Interstate 84 and Interstate 380 North have reopened with restrictions in several counties that have been put in place for others due to Friday's storm. According to PennDOT, I-84 was closed starting at the 380 splits in Lackawanna County, to Exit 34 (Lords Valley/Dingmans Ferry) in Pike County. Traffic backed up on Interstate 81 leading to Interstate 84 and 380...
Winter storm causes power outages across northeastern Pennsylvania
(WBRE/WYOU) — The heavy snow has officially exited Northeastern Pennsylvania, leaving fallen trees and powerlines causing power outages for tens of thousands of customers throughout the region. COURTESY: PPL Utilities As of about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, the PPL Outage Map was reporting approximately 8,500 customers were without power in our coverage area. The bulk of outages are in...
Shikellamy Law Enforcement Club and PennDOT team up for Operation Safe Holiday
SUNBURY — Shikellamy High School Law Enforcement Club students met with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials and Valley representatives to launch “Operation Safe Holiday” on Thursday.
Faculty union wants Hanna out
Commonwealth University president says he’s staying
and PETER KENDRON Press Enterprise Writers HARRISBURG -- The union that represents faculty at Bloomsburg and the other...
Businesses asked to install key boxes for emergency
DANVILLE -- The borough is asking business owners to keep a master key in a small, wall-mounted safe, made by Knox Box...
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Drive a ‘shorn’ thing at Central
NFL player kicked in $1,000 for middle school’s food cupboard fundraiser
ALMEDIA -- A food drive at Central Columbia Middle School was pushed into the end zone when a Pittsburgh Steelers...
Montour Area Recreation Commission 2025 budget plans for projects, staff raises
The Montour County Recreation Commission’s 2025 budget was approved by the organization’s board Monday night.
Police say drunken town man said he’d burn five in trailer
BLOOMSBURG -- A "highly intoxicated" man made threats to burn down a trailer with five people locked inside during...
Scott Township approves solar permit extension
SCOTT TWP. -- The Scott Township Board of Supervisors voted four-to-one to grant an extension on a conditional use...
Passenger allegedly lied about ID to officer during traffic stop
Larksville woman faces charges including having drug items
Press Enterprise staff report SCOTT TWP. -- A Luzerne County woman was charged after police pulled over a car in...
I-81 northbound closed to due crash in Waverly
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say Interstate 81 northbound in Lackawanna County has been closed due...
P-Nut Bowl closes amid sale
Owner blames declining interest in sport
ESPY -- League members at P-Nut Bowl played so many perfect games its former owner and namesake, the late Larry "P...
Truck hits wall, ends up in park
Driver uninjured in Danville wreck
DANVILLE -- A concrete mixer truck crashed into Zamboni Park at the entrance of the Route 54 tunnel here Tuesday...
Teen allegedly admitted abusing girl, 9, for years
Press Enterprise staff report BRIAR CREEK TWP. -- An 18-year-old has been charged after police say he admitted to...
Parents seek Vo-Tech action
Vaping incident brings complaints; school’s handling of issue criticized
SOUTH CENTRE TWP. -- Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech's Joint Operational Committee members got an earful Tuesday night...