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MIFFLINBURG — The Purple Heart Memorial at the center of a dispute involving the local Military Order of the Purple Heart chapter has a new home in Mifflinburg.

About 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period, from Thursday, May 21, through Monday, May 25, according to AAA.

SUNBURY — The Sunbury Fire Police seek donations for its annual yard sale and volunteers to help expand its ranks.

LEWISBURG — A Canadian company will be Union County’s provider for emergency mass notifications.

DANVILLE — Talen Energy and the Montour Area Recreation Commission have updated their lease agreement, aimed at supporting the current and long-term operation of the Montour Preserve recreation area.

SUNBURY — Police Chief Brad Slack said of the more than 5,000 calls the department has received so far this year, crime, especially violent crime, is down in Sunbury.

FREEBURG — Kids are invited to take part in the Freeburg Kids’ K-12 Art Show this year.

(WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is Your Local Election Headquarters. Check back here throughout the night for the latest election results. Election results will start to populate this page after 8:00 p.m. when the polls close.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This November, a new person will represent the 121st District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg. The incumbent, Eddie Day Pashinski, has decided not to run again. Tuesday marks a new era in Luzerne County politics. This is the first step of many in filling the soon-to-be vacant [...]

LEHIGHTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A controversy involving personal information linked to members of the Lehighton Area School Board is raising questions about public records and privacy. Officials say a large right-to-know request may have resulted in thousands of documents containing sensitive information being posted online. Very few details have been released at this point, [...]