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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several new security measures have been announced to make sure things stay safe and fair on Election Day.

The changes are in Luzerne County which will be one of the most watched polling spots in the nation.

On Monday, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced some new enhanced security measures that will be in place on November 5.

"I want people to know that we will have safe polling places," Crocamo stated.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating Monday after a truck crashed into a Scranton home.

Officials tell 28/22 news they were called around 8:30 p.m. to the 2100 block of North Main Avenue in Scranton after a truck reportedly hit a house.

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Scranton police say no one was injured, but the home sustained damage to the front porch and window.

Details are limited at this time and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available.

SUNBURY — The Shikellamy school board negotiations team on Monday vowed to meet with the union for as many hours as it takes to settle a contract before teachers strike on Friday.

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg Fair is the largest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania that runs for nine days and features family fun with rides, music, and food.

Monday is Senior Day where fairgoers 65 years old or older can enjoy the Bloomsburg Fair for free. Senior Day is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Lottery.

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For Senior Day, PA live! Co-host Rachel Malak and Chief Photographer Tony Ingargiola checked in from the Bloomsburg Fair with some fun fair activities.

LEWISBURG — Emergency personnel have responded to a three-vehicle crash at Route 15 and AKJ Boulevard, near the Sheetz convenience store, just north of Lewisburg in Kelly Township.

MILLVILLE — Kurtz Motorsport and manufacturer BRP donated a 2024 Can-am LTD Max Defender to Camp Victory.

LEWISBURG — Local photographers of all skills and ages are invited to enter The Lewisburg Photography Club’s judged photography exhibition. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 25 and entrants must live within 30 miles of Lewisburg.

Gas prices across the Susquehanna Valley were six cents higher this week at $3.222 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report released Monday.

MCCLURE — The McClure Volunteer Fire Company is sorry to announce that due to the flooding on Aug. 29, that resulted in extensive damages to the fire hall, dinners will be canceled until further notice.

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey seeks a fourth term, while former hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick, a Republican, makes his second consecutive bid for a Senate seat.