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LEWIS TOWNSHIP — A Millmont man was charged after state police found drugs and illegal firearms in his home in Lewis Township, according to state police in Milton.

MIFFLINBURG — A new environmental community action club has formed in Mifflinburg.

ELYSBURG — Knoebels Amusement Resort is celebrating its 100th year with multiple top honors.

DANVILLE — A former Danville High Area High School cheerleading booster president is charged with stealing $10,000 from the club’s account, including some expenses from a personal trip to Florida, according to police.

HARRISBURG — Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers plan legislation to restrict the sale of nitrous oxide in an effort to curb the abuse of the inhalant commonly known as “whippits.”

DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dupont Borough will receive more than $125,000 thanks to local taxpayer dollars from Mohegan Pennsylvania. The grant funding will go toward replacing two older police vehicles. Dupont is pushing to maintain 24-hour police coverage, and this funding could be key. Dupont Mayor Elaine Hallo said, "They aged out. They mileage [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials in Scranton have successfully filled every lifeguard position for pools and splash pads, clearing the way for a full season of safe swimming for residents. This staffing achievement ensures that the city's aquatic facilities will be fully supervised throughout the summer months. The City of Scranton needed to [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies came together in Wilkes-Barre on Friday to announce four arrests in a machine gun trafficking conspiracy in Luzerne County. “The short of the story is if you come to the City of Wilkes-Barre and break the law you go to jail,” said Wilkes-Barre [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of cheap books will be up for grabs at an annual sale in Monroe County. The Eastern Monroe Public Library is gearing up for their annual book sales in Stroudsburg, starting with the children's book sale this weekend. The library's larger used book sale and biggest fundraiser will be [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested and charged after police say she stabbed her sister during a dispute. On May 26, officers were called to a stabbing on Braeside Avenue in East Stroudsburg Boro. On the scene, police said they discovered a woman had been stabbed in the left thigh, and the [...]