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(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Monday there will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 in Susquehanna County.

In a release, PennDOT says there will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 North and Southbound from Exit 206, Glenwood/Lenoxville, to Exit 223, New Milford/Lakeside, in Susquehanna County for tree trimming and removal.

Work will happen from Tuesday, March 4, to Thursday, March 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Middle school program helps students learn healthy communication, reduce violence

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's Read Across America Week, and the team here at 28/22 News has already been getting in on the fun.

28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack spent the morning reading to a first-grade class at Boyd Dodson Elementary School at Mackin in Wilkes-Barre.

28/22 News Reporter Julie Dunphy reads to fifth graders in Moosic

She read two books by Dr. Suess, Oh The Thinks You Can Think and I Am Not Going To Get Up Today!

Students also had the chance to ask and answer questions.

Dr. Seuss's birthday was on Sunday, March 2.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are just five days away from Scranton's 63rd annual Saint Patrick's Parade. The Irish flags are hung all over the downtown area.

Lackawanna County held their flag raising at the County Courthouse over the weekend, but preparations for the big day are still underway.

The city is expected to host their flag raising at City Hall on Wednesday.

What to know about the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade

Line painting will also take place this week.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An area middle school is piloting a new program to teach students skills they can use in and outside of the classroom.

Research shows the program helps students learn healthy communication skills and reduce violence.

WRC, formerly known as Women's Resource Center, provides education programs to schools, like the Healthy Relationships Program, to teach students safe boundaries at an early age and put them on the right track.

Data from the CDC shows about one in twelve high school students experience dating violence.

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From Green Eggs and Ham to Horton Hears a Who, it's Read Across America Week celebrating Dr. Seuss.

In Lackawanna County, News Anchor and Reporter Julie Dunphy helped kick off the week Monday morning at Riverside Elementary East in Moosic.

What to know about the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade

Julie read Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? by Dr. Seuss to the fifth graders in Mrs. Tallo's third-period science class.

Dr. Seuss's birthday was Sunday, March 2.

NEW BERLIN, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You don't have to "be" big to "think" big, and a Union County boy is proof of that.

After undergoing a life-threatening health battle, he's helping other children in the same situation.

You probably wouldn't think of a kid leading an army, but then you probably haven't met Oliver Auman.

The philanthropic group, Oliver's Army, is named after the 10-year-old New Berlin boy.

"It just feels good to know that you're helping someone," Oliver explained.

MIDDLEBURG — More than 100 people, 94 of whom were contestants, filled the Midd-West Middle School gymnasium Saturday at an all-day cornhole tournament and fundraiser for the Midd-West Mustangs football team.

COAL TOWNSHIP — A Coal Township man will seek the Northumberland County controller seat this spring.

SUNBURY — A Sunbury resident seeks one of two open City Council seats this spring.

Penn State could close up to 12 of its 20 commonwealth campuses. It’s unclear what authority the Board of Trustees has in approving the university president’s plan.