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LEWISBURG — Lewisburg Borough Council on Tuesday denied a citizen’s request to paint 20 of the borough’s iconic tri-globe lamps black instead of green.

PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Species like trout need cold water to survive, and across Pennsylvania, that water is getting harder to find. Warming temperatures are stressing fish, shrinking habitats, and threatening an industry that drives tourism across this state. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens took a closer look at what this means for [...]

MILTON — The Milton school board approved a final $45.1 million 2026-27 school year budget with tax increases at Tuesday night’s meeting

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Decision day is here, and voters are headed to the polls in a race that's drawn strong debate and big attention. Democrat Marty Flynn is seeking a fourth term in the state senate after winning the primary race for Pennsylvania's 22nd District. Eight precincts are inside the Dunmore Community Center [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins beat the Springfield Thunderbirds 2-1 in Game 3 of the Third Round to lead the Atlantic Division Finals Series 2-1. Stay tuned for highlights in the 11 PM newscast! Rutger McGroarty got the scoring started with just 20 seconds remaining on a breakaway feed from Avery Hayes to put the Pens [...]

SUNBURY — Police Chief Brad Slack said of the more than 5,000 calls the department has received so far this year, crime, especially violent crime, is down in Sunbury.

FREEBURG — Kids are invited to take part in the Freeburg Kids’ K-12 Art Show this year.

SUNBURY — The Sunbury Fire Police seek donations for its annual yard sale and volunteers to help expand its ranks.

About 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period, from Thursday, May 21, through Monday, May 25, according to AAA.

MIFFLINBURG — The Purple Heart Memorial at the center of a dispute involving the local Military Order of the Purple Heart chapter has a new home in Mifflinburg.