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LEWISBURG — Annual compensation for one township supervisor position will increase during the next term in East Buffalo Township.

DANVILLE — Tyler Patterson, the chief of Goodwill Hose Company in Danville, submitted a letter of resignation to the Danville Borough Council on Tuesday evening. Then, in his role as a council member, he voted not to accept his own resignation.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water says several areas in Luzerne County may have issues with their water after a water main break. Pennsylvania American Water announced crews were called on Tuesday to make emergency repairs on a reported water main break. The following areas are affected due to the water main break: "Due [...]

KIDDER TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say an investigation is underway after an officer involved shooting Tuesday night. Carbon County officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called to SR-940 between Getz Hill Road and Live Oak Drive for a reported incident around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. Pennsylvania State Police say they were [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Downtown Stroudsburg is gearing up to spread love this Valentine's Day weekend. Courthouse Square will soon be filled with ice sculptures and families walking through Downtown Stroudsburg. Local businesses and organizers in Stroudsburg have been busy prepping for the Winter Fest that falls on Valentine's Day this year. Winter Fest [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City Police on Tuesday said they are asking for help in locating a missing teenager. Police are searching for 15-year-old La’Niyah Clark after they reportedly left their South Wilkes-Barre home. Authorities add that Clark is described as weighing about 150 pounds and standing at about five feet eight inches, [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Judicial Conduct Board has officially filed formal charges Monday against Bradford County Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox. It is alleged that Wilcox had an inappropriate relationship with a defendant and texted her while a case was going on. Wilcox has thirty days to answer the complaint, and a failure to answer will [...]

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT is seeking input from Pennsylvania drivers regarding improvements to traffic safety. According to PennDOT, the survey is being offered to gain an understanding of drivers' habits to give a better idea for their program planning. Those interested in taking the poll can do so here.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski announced he will not seek re-election for the 121st House District and will retire at the conclusion of his current term. Eddie Day Pashinski has been in local politics for decades. Now, the stalwart of Luzerne County politics has decided to not seek re-election for his [...]

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro visited Dickson City on Tuesday to recognize first responders for their efforts in extinguishing a hospital fire last week. Governor Shapiro also used the visit to promote a $30,000,000 budget proposal to support fire companies across Pennsylvania. The proposed funding includes $16,000 specifically for Eagle Hose [...]