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LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Attorney General is urging Luzerne County's manager to abide by the law regarding a controversial decision to remove mail-in ballot drop boxes.

The decision to remove them came back in September and has been under investigation.

The Attorney General sent a letter Thursday instructing Romilda Crocamo to comply with the law that she can't overrule the Board of Election's decision to keep the drop boxes.

If she does not comply, she could face civil and criminal consequences.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been two days since the start of a historic port worker strike. Tens of thousands of employees are on pause, as they fight for their requested conditions.

Delays on products, everything from bananas to auto parts, could be in place if the strike continues.

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is seeking out higher wages from their employer, the United States Maritime Alliance. They also want protections against automation projects, fearing they will take jobs.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students from across the region wrapped up a morning of hockey and hands-on learning at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' STEM game.

The Penguins took on the Hershey Bears while students explored science and math through hockey-themed activities.

Cartwright: $730K from DOJ to expand juvenile wellness court

Now in its third year, the event continues to inspire young minds by blending sports and STEM education.

The penguins will head to Hershey for their next game on Friday night.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More drug, alcohol, and mental health services are on the way for the children and young adults of Luzerne County.

On Thursday, US Representative Matt Cartwright announced a $730,000 award from the DOJ that will go towards expanding Luzerne County's juvenile wellness court.

Breeze adds service from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Fort Myers/Tampa

The funds will be used to help offer more services to the area's children and their families with the hope that it will help them avoid involvement with the juvenile justice system.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a story 28/22 news has been following for a while, Lackawanna County's financial status, and it's no secret the county is facing severe cash-strapped issues.

On Thursday, the consulting group the county has been working with, PFM, presented a potential five-year plan to follow to help the county stay afloat.

While this isn't a formal budget it offers insight into the challenges the county faces if current financial trends continue and without changes, the county could see deficits grow to nearly $42,000,000 by 2029.

LEWISBURG — A West Milton mother illegally entered a school bus after the bus driver instructed her to stay outside, according to state police in Milton.

LEWISBURG — A woman charged in Union County after attempting to cash fraudulent checks worth thousands of dollars was arrested under her sister’s name, according to Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department.

SUNBURY — The $100,000 bail for Anthony Moultrie has been lowered to $20,000 after a bail modification hearing Thursday.

MIDDLEBURG — Members of the state police and public battled it out in a 27-team golf tournament Thursday at Shade Mountain Golf Course to raise funds for the the Susquehanna Valley Law Enforcement Club.

Mifflinburg Oktoberfest Entertainment Schedule John Stevens Doubleshot Polka Band, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday: The Little German Band, 2-5 p.m. Schützengiggles Oompah Band, 6-10 p.m.