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Editor’s Note: The Daily Item will publish speeches of valedictorians from high schools across the region in the coming days and weeks.

HARRISBURG — A legislative proposal barring nondisclosure agreements as a qualifier for a sales tax exemption created to recruit data centers to Pennsylvania advanced through the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday with broad support.

LEWISBURG — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick on Tuesday praised WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital for succeeding at a time when many rural health systems are struggling or shutting down.

The Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging will extend the hours of its adult community centers due to the extreme heat warnings to begin on Wednesday and last through the rest of the week.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters battled flames at a house fire in Luzerne County that forced four people from their home. Smoke and sparks were seen coming from the home on South Main Street in Hanover Township just before 10:00 a.m. on Monday. Firefighters say an electrical problem in the basement started the [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are out of their home after a morning fire in Scranton. Crews were called to Lafayette Street just before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Scranton's Deputy Fire Chief says the fire was on the back side of the house, mostly on the outside. Firefighters had it under control in [...]

BARTONSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An athlete from the Poconos brought home national recognition after an unforgettable performance at the Special Olympics USA Games. 28/22 News Heidi Martens spoke with the Olympian and has more about the medals he brought home and the records he beat. Years of hard work paid off for Brandon Shoemaker [...]

GREENE TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat isn't stopping crews from getting the job done in the Poconos, but it does serve as an important reminder to stay hydrated. Roofers with MNM Roofing are working through soaring temperatures by taking extra precautions to stay safe. Crews are staying hydrated and taking breaks when needed [...]

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows the name of the teenager killed in a Williamsport shooting. Police have now identified the victim of Monday's shooting at the corner of Lloyd Street and Memorial Avenue in Williamsport. The coroner says 18-year-old Nasir Kramer died from multiple gunshot wounds. His manner of death has [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're one of the thousands working in the sweltering heat, here are a few tips to get you through the week. It's no secret that this week is going to be a scorcher in Northeastern Pennsylvania with temperatures forecasted to climb into the 90's. Some workers can escape the [...]