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HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County community is preparing for what could happen in its school district after a recent federal policy change.

Last Tuesday, the Trump administration authorized immigration enforcement in schools, churches, and other sensitive spots.

The Hazleton Area School District says it's preparing to protect its students from possible immigration arrest following the new federal policy under President Trump.

One Hazleton woman 28/22 News spoke with is afraid of what's to come.

LOWER TOWAMENSING TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some folks are making the most of the winter weather by trying something new.

Blue Mountain Resort near Palmerton was the place to be on Sunday for the annual Winterfest.

The crowd had the chance to try their hand at lugeing, as well as skiing and snowboarding.

They also got to meet members of the US Olympic Luge Team.

Guests who gave lugeing a go learned quickly that it is more challenging than it looks.

Taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics PA at Montage

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Plans are moving forward to get a local school schedule on track following a weekend fire.

The fire broke out Saturday in Kingston at a modular classroom building on the grounds of the Graham Academy, a kindergarten through 12th-grade school for students with autism or behavioral challenges.

Smoky fire damages home in Susquehanna County

No one was hurt, but the unit was badly damaged.

HERNDON — Retired state trooper Kevin Kearney has joined the Line Mountain School District as director of safety and security after being sworn into office by Northumberland County President Judge Paige Rosini.

LENOX TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY— Crews were called out early Sunday morning to battle a blaze in Susquehanna County.

According to a post made by the Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company, first responders were called to Marshbrook Road for a reported basement fire.

When on-scene, officials observed heavy fire showing from the first floor of the structure prompting two-alarm crews to be requested.

Because of deteriorating conditions on the inside, crews were pulled from the building.

TURBOTVILLE — Kindergarten registration is now open for children in the Warrior Run school district for the 2025-26 school year. All children must be five years of age before Sept. 1, 2025 to enroll in the 2025-26 school year.

SELINSGROVE — For more 30 years as director of Re-Creation USA, James Muller watched the organization’s performers brightening the lives of nursing home residents, veterans and others.

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