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SELINSGROVE — Retired dentist John Lazur wants Selinsgrove borough to keep fluoride in the public water system for the health of residents.

NORTHUMBERLAND — This year’s Christmas party and celebration came a little early for the 22 individuals enrolled in SUNCOM Industries’ Northumberland adult training work program.

SUNBURY — A Coal Township woman was found not guilty by a Northumberland County jury Thursday of felony charges stemming from an October 2023 accident in Ralpho Township that claimed the life of a 13-year-old Selinsgrove boy.

SELINSGROVE — A portion of West Pine Street will be closed Friday as crews work to repair a blocked sewer line.

HARRISBURG — There’s no immediate impact in Pennsylvania following President Donald Trump’s executive order to pursue a reclassification of marijuana, but advocates say that in time it could lead to better products at a cheaper cost in the commonwealth’s legal medical market.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Twin Bridges at the Interstate 84-380 split in Dunmore are now open. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says the westbound bridge reopened Thursday afternoon, ahead of schedule, following five years of construction. The project also includes rehabilitating the abandoned Erie and Wyoming Railroad Bridge for future integration into the Lackawanna County [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— A local congressman was one of four House Republicans to defy Speaker Mike Johnson on the extension of pandemic-era healthcare subsidies set to expire at the end of this year. The move now forces a House vote to extend those subsidies for three more years. 28/22 News reporter Avery Nape met with the congressman to [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— To cap off this week, 28/22 Sports Night will preview the Eagles-Commanders game this weekend, and take a deep dive into the playoff picture with a surprise co-host. To help us preview the game, we bring on 97.5 The Fanatic Midday with Marks Producer, Ray Dunne. Lastly, we'll make our CFP predictions with Alabama [...]

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Human trafficking is on the rise nationwide, and Pennsylvania is no exception. That's why state lawmakers have passed a bill expanding awareness training in the hospitality industry. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens has more on how it is being rolled out in the Poconos. A bill moving through the Pennsylvania [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— The Shapiro administration is working to recruit and maintain workers in the child care industry. The commonwealth is now accepting applications for childcare worker bonuses. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason explains what this new initiative is all about. "We're not just talking about that problem. We are doing something about it by getting more [...]