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LEWISBURG — The deadline for contractors to submit bids to install solar panels on the East Buffalo Township municipal building is July 27.

A diarrhea-causing parasite may require people to take extra precautions, but it’s not a reason to panic, according to Dr. Mark Shelly, an infectious disease physician at Geisinger in Danville.

Murder victim Eliud Marrero-Morales begged for his life after he was allegedly shot several times by a Sunbury man, including once in the back of his head, according to testimony Tuesday in Northumberland County Court.

SUNBURY — The Tulpehocken Garden Club is recognizing America’s 250th anniversary at its upcoming flower show.

LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As communities across NEPA continue fighting against data center applicants, others are laying the groundwork to prevent a fight in the first place. On Tuesday, Larksville Borough Council voted to draft a data center ordinance just in case developers take an interest in their hometown. "Nobody at any time ever [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre VA is urging veterans to check again, even if they never applied for health care or were told years ago they did not qualify. The medical center held an outreach event on Tuesday in Plains Township to help former service members enroll and ask about benefits. VA [...]

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From streams to science, local kids are making a splash while learning about nature in Luzerne County. 25 kids took part in the free STEM event on Tuesday, focusing on water, watersheds, and conservation. The field trip started at Lehman Sanctuary and went to Hillside Farms, where campers were able to [...]

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of local quilters is piecing together more than quilts; they're building friendships. Each week, Always in Stitches meets at Abington Community Library in Clarks Summit to work on projects. They've made quilts, stockings, and more. Their work raises money for local charities, and a marketplace in November [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students from across the country are traveling to our area to learn about Northeastern Pennsylvania. The American Exchange Project brought together eight students from eight different states. The group visited places like the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, and went zip-lining. Instructors say this week gives [...]

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A vacant armory in downtown Nanticoke could soon have a new mission. The city's mayor says the building's price tag sits around $800,000. City officials are working with State Senator Lisa Baker to obtain grant funding to assist in the purchase. The mayor hopes they will be able to use [...]