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WAYMART, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One lucky person is over a million dollars richer after matching numbers on a Match 6 ticket from a convenience store in northeast Pennsylvania.

According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the winning ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, 16-21-24-32-36-39, from Saturday's drawing to secure the $1.04 million jackpot.

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The ticket was sold at Joe's Kwik Mart on Belmont Street in Waymart. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Press Enterprise staff reports...

PLYMOUTH BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are in custody after being charged with a motorcycle theft Sunday morning.

Police say Brian Engle and Casey Swire have been charged after allegedly stealing a motorcycle on Second Street in Plymouth Borough Sunday morning around 8:30 a.m.

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According to police, the motorcycle was located later that day, around 3:00 p.m., on the 500 block of Lee Street, actively being painted to conceal the stolen motorcycle.

(WBRE/WYOU) — While many dry out on Monday across northeast and central Pennsylvania, a flood watch has been issued due to an approaching cold front that will bring the next round of showers and thunderstorms.

Those in central Pennsylvania should anticipate the front to arrive Monday evening, slowly moving east overnight. 

Weather Alerts

Some storms may become strong to severe, especially the farther west you live. Main threats include damaging wind gusts and hail. 

Union-Snyder President Judge Lori R. Hackenberg is suing a California man for waging a “malicious” smear campaign against her in an attempt to ruin her reputation and career.

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ELYSBURG -- Only weeks after taking positions at the Ralpho Township Public Library, the new program coordinator and...

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ELYSBURG -- Here's the current schedule for events at the Ralpho Township Public Library:
* Tuesdays: American...

SCOTT TWP. -- A Wilkes-Barre man was jailed Monday night after allegedly tussling with police here and later being...