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LEWISBURG — William Cameron Engine Company Fire Chief James Blount has completed the process that awards the professional designation of chief fire officer.

LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg YMCA is launching a free monthly support initiative for individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their care partners to connect, share, and learn together.

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities confirmed with 28/22 News a woman is dead after a deadly car crash Saturday afternoon in Pittston Township.

Courtesy of Bob Kadluboski

Luzerne County officials told 28/22 News authorities were called at about 12:10 p.m. to the 700 block of South Township Boulevard in Pittston Township for a reported crash.

The Pittston Township Police Department headed the response to the incident.

Man arrested, charged after fatal weekend crash

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a yearly tradition that draws thousands to the heart of downtown Scranton. That tradition is, of course, La Festa Italiana.

The turnout for day one of this year's celebration was a sight to behold.

Pasta, porketta, and pizza: These are just a few items on the menu at the festival in downtown Scranton. For many, the food, the music, and the festival are a yearly tradition. But for some visitors 28/22 News spoke with, Friday's festival was a first.

MIFFLINBURG — Two Washingtonville men are facing felony charges after taking two tractors from a farm in New Columbia on June 22, according to state police in Milton.

MIFFLINBURG — Fans of a recently closed cheesecake business in Selinsgrove are in for a treat if they missed the dessert.

PPL Electric Utilities is poised to handle the demand from anticipated incoming data centers, according to a company spokesperson.

NORTHUMBERLAND — A Northumberland couple faces felony endangering the welfare of children after police said a 15-month-old ingested chocolate that was laced with psychedelic mushrooms.

LEWISBURG — A Union County judge denied a former Hartleton police chief’s petition to expunge a felony from his record.

Child abuse reports by county Northumberland County 2024: 504 total child abuse reports, 79 confirmed 2023: 538 total reports, 95 confirmed Snyder County 2024: 108 reports, 14 confirmed 2023: 118 reports, 12 confirmed Union County 2024: 85 reports, 14 confirmed 2023: 90 reports, 13 confirmed Montour County 2024: 75 reports, 9 confirmed 2023: 55 reports, 7 confirmed