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DANVILLE — In a span of seven days, individuals have donated nearly $19,000 to support Sergio Chaves Jimenez and his family.

State Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s campaign plans to make the case that while Shapiro has broad approval, it’s based on a carefully crafted public image. Voters will change their minds when they see beneath the surface, Republican strategists said.

SELINSGROVE — A decision on a proposed new data center ordinance in Monroe Township has been tabled by the town board after concerns were raised ranging from noise pollution to damaged natural resources at a public hearing Monday.

Valley emergency personnel quickly knocked down a two-alarm fire at Playworld in Buffalo Township, Union County, on Wednesday night.

LEWISBURG — The first babies born at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg for 2026 are a pair of twins.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro paid respect to U.S. military personnel in the wake of the precision operation carried out to capture and extract the now-deposed leader of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, but questioned and criticized President Donald Trump for engaging in a “regime change war.”

SUNBURY — New Judges Ed Greco and Frank Garrigan were sworn in to the Northumberland County bench Monday.

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An effort to support those in need is underway in Lackawanna County. The Greater Scranton YMCA in Dumore kicked off its Winter Clothing Drive on Monday. It's now collecting donations of new and gently used men's, women's, children's, and infants' clothing through Wednesday. The drive is being held to support [...]

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A number of changes were made to the Archbald Borough Council on Monday, and those changes could affect the future of data centers in the borough. Two new members, Tom Aniska and Louis Rapoch, were sworn in as councilmen. Both men say they oppose data centers in the borough, but, [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New and returning faces are being sworn in all across the commonwealth. On Monday in Scranton, Paige Cognetti officially began her third term. Mayor Cognetti took her oath Monday afternoon on the main stairs inside Scranton City Hall. She won re-election back in November 2025. This inauguration marks the beginning [...]