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SUNBURY — The approval of allegations levied against two Shikellamy School District educators is on the agenda for Thursday’s school board meeting.

MILTON — Milton Area School District’s business manager sent an alarming signal about the potential problems posed by the state budget impasse.

The Northumberland County coroner seeks living blood relatives of Kenneth E. Reader, age 64, of Sunbury.

(WBRE/WYOU) — In the aftermath of the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, several Pennsylvania officials released statements following the incident.

In the hours following the shooting, many Pennsylvania Senators and Congressmen posted on social media their reactions to the political commentator's death.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro posted on Facebook, condemning the attack.

Political violence has no place in our country.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Looking ahead to Week Two in the Steel City!

Join Nick and Ricky as they talk to Seattle Times Seahawks Beat Reporter Bob Condotta to get the latest on the Seahawks Week One performance and their gameplan headed into Pittsburgh.

The two also talk with Pittsburgh Sports Now contributor Zachary Smith to get the feeling coming out of a Week One win against the Jets, and also what the addition of a player like Jabrill Peppers brings to the Steelers secondary.

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(WBRE/WYOU) — The former business manager of the Ritz Theater in Scranton, accused of stealing over $74,000 from the business, pled not guilty to the charges on Wednesday.

48-year-old James Olecki of Clarks Summit was arrested in March for allegedly using a company credit card for unauthorized CashApp payments. However, Olecki maintains his innocence.

School worker accused of taping students’ mouths files lawsuit

In a press release, Olecki's lawyer called the charges a "smear campaign" by Ritz Theater owner Joshua Balz.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A court hearing was held at the Lackawanna County Courthouse to hear arguments from both sides regarding the empty commissioner's seat.

28/22's Connor Coar has new updates on this litigation.

A three-judge panel listened to arguments from the Lackawanna County Democratic Committee and the Board of Elections.

The Democratic Committee is looking to appoint Brenda Sacco to fill out the remainder of the term.

This comes after former Commissioner Matt McGloin officially resigned back in March.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — September is Suicide Prevention Month, and on Wednesday, the world honors Suicide Prevention Day.

College campuses are emphasizing the resources they have for students who are struggling. Many counselors at local universities are reminding students that they are not alone and, should they need, help is always available.

"We're here for our future, but our future is not a future without our mental health," said Yamilé Nader, a student at Marywood University.

Lackawanna College announces programs expansion

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(WBRE/WYOU) — A cafeteria worker accused of taping students' mouths shut has filed a defamation lawsuit against her former employers.

Dorothy Lanza was accused of placing painters' tape over students' mouths earlier this year.

Lanza is now suing administrators from the school, asserting that the accusations are false and claiming spread of the story has caused irreparable damage to her reputation.

Woman sentenced up to 15 years in prison for sexual assault