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Dirt bike rider accused of chase with state police

FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are searching for a dirt bike rider who they say led them on a chase in Schuylkill County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on September 11 troopers tried to pull over a white dirt bike-style motorcycle driven by the suspect pictured below.

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High speed police chase leads to arrest, meth seized

The rider failed to stop for troopers, causing a chase to begin on State Route 54 in Shenandoah Borough and onto Center Street in West Mahanoy Township, investigators reported.

15-year-old reported missing in Kingston

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 15-year-old has been reported missing in Kingston Thursday.

The Kingston Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Savannah Boston.

Police said her family was not able to locate her, the last time they had contact with Boston was Tuesday, October 1.

Man wanted for allegedly stealing dog in Wilkes-Barre

Officers describe Boston as 5'7", 140lbs, with dirty blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and black pants and was last known to be in the Wilkes-Barre area.

Victim identified after deadly Pittston Twp. fire

PITTSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified the victim of a deadly fire in Pittston Township Wednesday night.

According to Lackawanna County Coroner Timothy Rowland, 52-year-old Ryan Bergstresser died as a result of inhaling toxic products of combustion.

The fire broke out around 6:00 p.m. at the mobile home located on Decker Lane in Pittston Township.

High speed police chase leads to arrest, meth seized

Coroner Rowland stated Bergstresser was injured when his mobile home caught fire and he was not able to exit.

Covered Bridge Festival celebrates local landmarks, crafters

If You Go What: Covered Bridge & Arts Festival When: Today – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, 980 West Main St. Bloomsburg How much: Free admission. More Information: Visit itourcolumbiamontour.com/covered-bridge-festival/ or call 1-800-847-4810.

West End Library's Drop Your Drawers Campaign a success

LAURELTON — The West End Library had a successful Drop Your Drawers campaign in September.Toni Novosel, the marketing director for the Union County library system, said the organization extends its "heartfelt gratitude to the community" for the annual event."We are proud to share that we collected 202 pairs of socks, 263 pairs of underwear, and 12 t-shirts for local children in need," Novosel said.These donations will be provided to the Mazeppa Manna Food Pantry for distribution to families within our community.The West End Library, 45 Ball Park Road, Laurelton along with The Public Library

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