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Sunbury attempted homicide suspects' attorneys ask for dismissal of charges after day 1 of trial

SUNBURY — A Northumberland County judge is set to rule on whether charges of attempted homicide and other felony counts should be tossed after the two defendants’ attorneys made the request following day one of their trial on Tuesday.

Recognizing those fighting childhood hunger in Kingston

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Well-deserved recognition on Tuesday for those working to fight childhood hunger in NEPA.

The program, Dinners for Kids, had its annual event at the Jewish Community Center in Kingston.

28/22 News Moring Anchor Kelly Byrne was a guest speaker at the event.

The program was founded by Edna and David Tevet out of a need to help end childhood hunger in the Wyoming Valley.

Dinners for Kids is able to feed around 240 kids across the Wilkes-Barre, West Side, and Dallas areas.

Man missing in Northumberland County found safe

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have located a man who went missing on Tuesday in Northumberland County.

State police say they were searching for 83-year-old Jack Kiessling.

Laurel Run Bridge set to reopen in Bear Creek Township

Authorities say Kiessling has been found and is reported to be safe.

Laurel Run Bridge set to reopen in Bear Creek Township

BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Laurel Run Bridge is set to reopen after nearly nine months of being closed.

The closure was part of a $15,700,000 bridge replacement project on the PA Turnpike's Northeast Extension.

Line striping, paving, and guide rail installation had been completed by last Friday.

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Detours around the closure in Bear Creek Township totaled 14 miles and added over 20 minutes to driver's commutes.

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