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LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County is mailing out new property assessments for the first time in more than 50 years.

About 50,000 property owners will receive reassessments this Friday, and another 50,000 next week.

Officials stress these are not tax bills, they will help set 2026 tax rates.

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If you disagree with your new value, you can request an informal review, then file a formal appeal if needed.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lead foot drivers beware! Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) work zone safety cameras have been catching speeders in record numbers at a local exit on Interstate 80.

Construction on Interstate 80 near East Stroudsburg is nothing new, and neither are PennDOT's work zone safety cameras, but officials from East Stroudsburg Borough say the number of speeders caught by these cameras is excessive, and it doesn't seem to be slowing drivers down.

CHESTNUT HILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home is a total loss after a fire broke out in Monroe County.

Crews were called to Red Pine Road, Chestnut Hill Township, just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

West End Fire Company Chief Mike Manfre told 28/22 News two people lived in the home with multiple pets, but no one was injured.

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The chief also said that dry conditions caused a brush fire that endangered nearby buildings along with the house fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The war between Russia and Ukraine could be closer to seeing the end. Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in return for the United States' financial support again.

It is now up to Russia to accept a truce in putting an end to the war.

On Wednesday, 28/22 News spoke with a local Ukrainian who is remaining positive on the latest news out of his home county.

Alex Groysman, founder of Scranton 4 Ukraine, is wary about what's to come in Ukraine's war with Russia.

ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is now underway after police say a three-month-old baby has died in Luzerne County.

Officers say they were called to a home near Wyoming and Maxwell streets in Ashley Wednesday evening.

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It is not yet known how the baby died or if the death is suspicious, but Pennsylvania State Police Wilkes-Barre is handling the investigation.

MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two former Mount Carmel officers have pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to deprive rights under color of law.

This comes after a federal indictment says David Donkochik and Jonathan McHugh used their authority while in uniform to assault numerous people without justifiable cause.

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They are accused of violating the civil rights of 22 people over a three-year period.

They face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

WILLIAMSPORT — A third former officer charged with using excessive force in arrests signed an agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy to deprive constitutionally protected rights, according to court documents.