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DANVILLE — Montour County commissioners unanimously approved the amended data center ordinance with new height and setback distance requirements for data centers.

SUNBURY — Attorneys for the two out-of-state individuals accused of releasing 683 mink from a Northumberland County fur farm in 2024 asked for a continuance because they have not received all discovery evidence.

SHAMOKIN — The Luzerne County Community College and Northumberland Regional Center held a Career Fair & Wellness Expo in Shamokin.

MIDDLEBURG — New inclusive playground equipment will be installed at Middleburg Elementary School.

PENN TOWNSHIP — Walking through high grass and marsh weeds off Route 204 to get to Penns Creek on Tuesday, Penn Township Supervisor Jon Payne marveled at the recreational opportunities.

MIFFLINBURG — A binder listing 2,260 names from the Union County World War II Honor Roll in Mifflinburg has a new home.

SUNBURY — High school student teams from across the Susquehanna Valley tested their knowledge of aquatics, forestry, wildlife, soils and a surprise current issue at the annual Envirothon on Tuesday.

(WBRE/WYOU) — An upper-level low will move slowly across the Great Lakes and Northeast from Thursday to Sunday. These types of systems bring chilly and unsettled weather will them. You can expect more clouds than sun each day. In addition, there will be isolated-to-scattered showers. We do not anticipate a steady rain all day. Afternoon [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday, Luzerne County Council voted against introducing an ordinance that would limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. That means, for example, a county employee would have to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials who want to know someone's citizenship. After hearing dozens of comments from the public, the [...]

DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in Luzerne County's Back Mountain are being forced to re-route starting on Tuesday. Country Club Road in Dallas Township is closed for two weeks for pipe culvert repairs. There is an alternate route in place, but drivers in the area should still expect delays.