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SUNBURY — One felony eco-terrorism charge against an out-of-state couple accused of releasing 683 mink from a Northumberland County fur farm has been dismissed.

SHAMOKIN DAM — Thursday is retired state police trooper Scott Davis’s first day on the job as Shamokin Dam police chief.

SELINSGROVE —  A 26-year-old Lykens man is behind bars on charges he assaulted a woman with his vehicle in a Selinsgrove business parking lot Monday.

SUNBURY — Two of three men accused of a Dec. 6 stabbing in Sunbury will appear for preliminary hearings on Jan. 6.

DANVILLE — When the call came, after 5 1/2 years, Trish Ruth admitted what was said on the phone call was really a blur. All she knew was that the phone call she and her husband, George, had been waiting for had come.

DANVILLE — Concerned Citizens of Montour County will hold a town hall meeting on human health and environmental issues related to industrialization in response to Talen Energy’s rezoning proposal.

MILTON — The Milton School District has established a new three-year pathway for students interested in pursuing a career in health care or a related field.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the New Year rapidly approaching, several people in Wilkes-Barre Township opened up about their New Year's resolutions. "I just want to get better a day at a time, Feel me?" Anthony Nguyen of Wilkes-Barre asked. "Slow motion is better than no motion. So, even if you're taking small [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Millions of people are gearing up to celebrate the New Year on Wednesday night, and with that comes the chance of drunk drivers. AAA, as well as bars open for the holiday, are warning against driving impaired. Around the world, people are celebrating the end of 2025 and the start [...]

BERWICK BOROUGH, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen was charged as an adult in Columbia County after being accused of raping a child. The victim's mother called police to report the assault December 4, officials say. Brystyn English, 16, allegedly held a knife to the throat of a young child on two separate occasions and [...]