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STATE COLLEGE — Three cases of chickenpox have been confirmed at Penn State’s main campus according to University Health Services.

Like many Americans who voted for Donald Trump, Jason Rouse hopes the president’s return will mean lower prices for gas, groceries, and other essentials.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Dave Sunday warns Pennsylvanians about the rise in Bitcoin scams as multiple incidents have been reported.

Over $100,000 was stolen between two people in recent Bitcoin scams in Lackawanna and Pike Counties.

The scams involve Bitcoin ATMs, or BTMs to gain access to your money.

Scammers persuade people by convincing them to make large cash withdrawals after saying to "protect your money" or "take care of any criminal charges".

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police released details after two alleged gang members were charged with kidnapping a child at a carwash and robbing him.

On February 22, officers were called for a reported kidnapping at a carwash on Ash Street in Scranton, where two people took a juvenile.

A friend of the victim called Scranton police and informed them the victim had gotten away from the suspects and was running through the woods near the Skyview apartment, police stated.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade stepped off at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in the Electric City!

Here is what you need to know if you plan to attend parade day.

Times to know:

Registration for the Brian P. Kelly race starts at 9:00 a.m. and goes until 10:30 a.m.

Streets close along the parade route at 9:30 a.m. on parade day

Parade day mass at St. Peter's Cathedral begins at 10:00 a.m.

The Brian P. Kelly Race starts at 11:00 a.m.

The parade steps off at 11:45 a.m.

SUNBURY — A PennDOT maintenance project along Front Street and the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Sunbury could lead to some delays this week.

DANVILLE — The Montour County Sheriff’s Office enforces the law and provides services to the county court daily.

BLOOMSBURG -- A new training center founded by two ambulance services here paid off Wednesday night when it graduated...

BERWICK -- A Vietnam veteran hopes to rescue and repair a monument to his fellow soldiers that has been sitting,...

NUMIDIA -- A man was charged after his two dogs were found covered in feces in his trailer and in need of veterinary...