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ARMSTRONG TWP. LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver has died after state police say he drove off a scenic overlook in Lycoming County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, 33-year-old Peter Zeigler from South Williamsport was driving along Route 15 in South Williamsport Wednesday night.

Two-vehicle head-on crash kills motorcycle rider

Police say Zeigler drove into a scenic overlook parking lot, struck an embankment and his car became airborne, flying over a cliff overlooking Williamsport.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) is releasing weekly reports for the best fall views throughout the commonwealth.

When is the best time for fall foliage in Pennsylvania?

Looking for the best views of the changing leaves? The DCNR has you covered with their weekly fall foliage reports.

According to their reports, every county in the area is either approaching the best color or at the best color this week.

To see this week's full fall foliage report you can check here.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY — The cold temperatures are a breath of fresh air for hockey fans in our area as it's a tell-tale sign that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are back!

28/22 News stopped by Mohegan Arena ahead of its weekend opener and has more about new upgrades fans will see this year. Another year, another clean sheet of ice and slate of a season for the Wilkes-barre/Scranton Penguins.

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he fired a gun at another man during an argument over washing dishes.

According to the Carbondale Police Department, on Wednesday, October 9 around 7:30 p.m., officers were called to Laurel Street and Rock Street for a fight with a gunshot heard and a suspect fleeing the scene.

Police say they found the suspect, Frank Kleinbauer, 47, of Carbondale, and he informed officers that his wife shot a gun, that had only blanks, at a man inside a house on Rock Street.

MONROE TWP., SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a head-on crash involving a car and a motorcycle killed and ejected the rider in the process.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on October 7 around 3:00 p.m., a car was driving along Mill Road in Monroe Township, Snyder County when it crossed into the opposite lane and hit a motorcycle head-on.

Man dies after being hit by car on Rt. 115

Police say the rider, Joseph Smith, 76, of Selinsgrove, was thrown off the motorcycle and killed.

CHESTNUTHILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County coroner announced a man was killed after being hit by a car on Route 115.

According to Coroner Thomas A. Yanac, on Thursday around 5:00 a.m., a man was walking along Rt. 115 and was hit by a car.

The victim, a 57-year-old man from Chestnuthill Township, was found unresponsive lying in the middle of the road and later pronounced dead on the scene.

Monroe County man dies during apartment fire

Yanac stated the name of the victim is not being released until the family has been notified.

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