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LEWISBURG — Helen Shively pays special attention to the book sales at the Public Library for Union County.

SUNBURY — It took a Northumberland County jury two hours to convict Jose David-Jusino-Morales of third-degree murder on Wednesday after he admitted to fatally shooting Eliud Marrero-Morales on Market Street in 2023.

LEWISBURG — A Bucknell University student who allegedly drank too much and fought two officers in Smith Hall on Valentine’s Day was accepted into Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) court, according to the Union County District Attorney’s office.

LEWISBURG — A Millmont man accused of illegally filming sexual acts with a 16-year-old girl pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in Union County Court.

Two Sunbury residents were killed in a crash Tuesday night along Brush Valley Road in Upper Augusta Township.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The debate over changing the clocks every spring and fall is back in the spotlight. The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. Supporters say later sunsets could benefit health and sleep habits, while critics warn darker winter mornings could raise safety [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families across the area are looking for relief and ways to cool off in this heat and humidity. As 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar explains, while looking to beat the heat, families found the opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones and make a big splash. These are considered [...]

PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A blast from the past is getting kids excited about learning this summer. Valley Community Library in Peckville hosted an Aquatic Dinosaur Camp. It's part of the library's summer programming. 28/22 News spotted kids making dinosaur eggs and nests out of Play-Doh. The event features games, activities, and learning all [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New additions are coming to one local school district in the form of more autism-support classrooms. It's all in an effort to meet students where their needs are. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was able to see the progress and explained what this could add to the community. What is [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Canadian wildfire smoke is back again. In the next few days, locals can expect the all-too-familiar hazy skies and smoky smells. The area experienced these conditions just last summer, but most people remember the lingering smoke of 2023. Among them is 28/22 Meteorologist Logan Westrope. "The wildfire smoke just blanketed the area, [...]