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LEWISBURG — The CommUnity Zone will host a book launch on May 8 for Deirdre O’Connor’s new book, "Memorizing the Wind."

LEWISBURG — The Food Hub inside The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness has received grant support from WellSpan Health and Geisinger to help sustain and expand its efforts to combat food insecurity in the region.

LEWISBURG — Science aficionados will have an opportunity to watch and discuss "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Hidden Figures" during two screenings at Campus Theatre.

LEHIGHTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating after a potential bomb scare when a device was left in front of an American Legion in Carbon County. On April 20, around 3:00 p.m., the Lehighton Borough Police Department was called for a suspicious package found at the American Legion, Post 314, in Lehighton. A witness [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Bobbiejo Etzel, the aunt of La'Niyah Clark, has been charged with homicide after a lengthy investigation into Clark's death and disappearance. A press conference held by investigators revealed that 36-year-old Bobbiejo Etzel has been charged with homicide, kidnapping, and abuse of corpse for her alleged involvement in the murder of La'Niyah [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — A quick-moving area of low pressure will bring scattered showers through early Wednesday morning. It will not be nearly as cold on Tuesday with low temperatures in the upper 30s and lower 40s. As the latest storm system moves away on Wednesday, clouds will try to break for some afternoon sunshine. However, a [...]

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver shared her own personal story of organ donation at a press conference in Harrisburg on Monday to highlight Senate Bill 124.

LEWISBURG — From behind-the-scenes stories of working on the blockbuster film, “Wicked,” to candid reflections on navigating the entertainment industry as a disabled performer, Melissa Bode offered an evening of insight and honesty during Bucknell University Annual Student Lectureship.

SELINSGROVE — Cynthia Bogetti pleaded with a district judge in Selinsgrove on Monday to keep the man she believes tried to kill her and other family members behind bars.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning potential “bad actors” that the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday will not be a free-for-all.