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SUNBURY — A former New Jersey resident visited Sunbury more than 20 years ago, and never left after seeing a vision of a better life and a pathway to help others.

LEWISBURG — The Public Library for Union County will host “Flowers, Weeds and a Fungus,” an exhibition of oil paintings by Anna Maria Leitzel, at Gallery 255 throughout January.

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The suspect in an attack that left a man struck in the back with a bow and arrow is behind bars. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar has the latest from Old Forge. 27-year-old Dakota Lederer prompted a large police presence Monday night in Old Forge when he took off [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have filed charges against a Wilkes-Barre man alleging he attempted to create weapons of mass destruction. According to a release from the Luzerne County District Attorney's office, on December 21, a resident notified officers of suspicious activity at a residence on Saint Clair Street. After a search was conducted [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT reduced speed across multiple interstates in Northeastern Pennsylvania during Tuesday's snowstorm. Due to the winter storm, PennDOT temporarily reduced the speed limit to 45 mph on the following interstates: The purpose of the restriction was to help ensure the interstates remain open during the most challenging conditions of the winter storm. Drivers can stay up [...]

SALEM TWP. --There's no tax hike planned for this township, and in 2026, supervisors are expecting to bring in $30.54...

DANVILLE -- The borough council is considering adding another 10 years to a lease for a cellphone tower that doesn't...

BLOOMSBURG -- Police arrested a 20-year-old woman they say had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit...

Most of the Brighter Christmas Fund’s recipients are families, but the board also helps out seniors in need.
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BLOOMSBURG -- Town Police arrested a Bloomsburg man after using a confidential informant to purchase cocaine from the...