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LEWISBURG — The Union County Commissioners updated cybersecurity policies five months after a ransomware attack.

LEWISBURG — Concern about the federal government’s push to arrest and deport immigrants has spurred Valley residents to host an informational We Are All Immigrants session next week.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s Poison Control Centers report a spike in calls concerning overdoses from lab-produced kratom containing elevated levels of 7-OH, substances commonly sold online, in gas stations and smoke shops that produce morphine-like effects.

DANVILLE — As Geisinger’s Behavioral Health Center in Danville accepted its first two patients Tuesday morning, local and state officials gathered at the facility to discuss mental health services and the challenges faced across the commonwealth.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Be sure to watch 28/22 Sports Night airing Monday-Friday from 8-9 p.m.

To watch the show, or get access to any of our podcasts, download our 28/22 News app!

The show will be hosted by 28/22 Sports Anchor Nick Zelaya and Alaina Losito along with being produced and cohosted by Ricky Turner.

This series will bring on local high school and college players and coaches to talk about their team and season ahead.

We’ll also bring on some beat writers covering anything from local sports to pro teams like the Eagles, Steelers, Phillies, and Mets.

MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were called after a hot tub caught fire Tuesday night in Northumberland County.

The Northumberland County Comm Center told 28/22 News that crews were called to the intersection of Water and Locust Street just after 6:45 p.m. for a reported house fire.

Once on the scene, officials say they found a hot tub had caught fire and the flames extended to the siding on the home.

K9 lifeguard Kelby making waves in local state park

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A romantic relic from the honeymoon capital of the world is up for grabs.

Monroe County Habitat for Humanity is raffling off an iconic heart-shaped tub that once sat in a popular Pocono honeymoon destination.

The tub is at Habitat's ReStore, which is located on Milford Road in East Stroudsburg.

Saying goodbye to Hanover Township garden staple

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the stabbing that happened early Monday morning, leaving a quiet neighborhood in shock.

28/22 New Reporter Joe Mason spoke with neighbors about how they're dealing with the tragedy.

"It's so sad for the 13-year-old; he had a whole life to live and that just got taken away from him," neighbor Arjan Nahal said.

A community is still reeling after a deadly stabbing in this neighborhood in Butler Township early Monday morning.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dundee Gardens in Hanover Township is preparing to close its doors for good.

The business will shut down permanently on August 16, but it's still open Thursday through Sunday for the next two weeks, offering deep discounts as it clears out its inventory.

$1M Lottery Powerball ticket won in Pa.

Customers with gift cards or store credits are urged to use them before the final day.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A ceremony was held on Wednesday to honor new American citizens living in Luzerne County.

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown hosted the event, inviting 40 new citizens into the city council chambers to welcome them and say thank you.

The ceremony is organized by Danny Lugo, owner of Quisqueyana Multiservice.

Lugo came from the Dominican Republic before becoming an American citizen.

Luzerne County manager discusses public services and challenges