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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As you can imagine, there is quite a buzz on the streets of Scranton with a world leader in town.

It was an eventful day in Scranton as Multiple road closures started right at 9:00 a.m. with a heavy police presence, all for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make his way into the Electric City to thank employees at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant.

Though the traffic patterns may have caused some headaches, folks were excited to know a world leader made a stop in Scranton.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Scranton plant that helps manufacture ammunition for his country's war with Russia.

Scranton Army Ammunition Plant has been at the forefront of Ukraine's War with Russia. So much so that President Zelenskyy visited the facility on Sunday to show his appreciation.

In a roughly hour-long tour inside the ammunition plant, President Zelenskyy met with the team of workers churning out 155-millimeter artillery shells for his country's battle with Russia.

Efforts by school officials and tools provided by Pennsylvania keep chronic absenteeism in the Valley from approaching the concerning national average.

SUNBURY — Shikellamy’s board of directors and the teacher’s union appear no closer to an agreement than they were a year ago, only days before a potential work stoppage.

A broker sewer line in Snyder County is impacting residents in Shamokin Dam and Selinsgrove boroughs along with Monroe and Penn townships.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have issued a civil authority for a local area emergency in Snyder and Union counties.

A civil authority has been issued due to a broken sewer main and all residents of Shamokin Dam Borough, Monroe Township, Penn Township, and Selinsgrove Borough are requested to limit their use of water until repairs are made.

37-year-old woman reported missing in Tunkhannock Twp.

Officials note there is no estimated time of repair at this time.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County District Attorney has announced that former Police Chief Todd Alan Graeff of Manor Township, in Lancaster County, has been found guilty of an incident that occurred at a resort in the Poconos.

According to D.A. Mike Mancuso, the incident occurred in July of 2022 at Kalahari Resort where Graeff was attending a police chief conference and the victim stated he inappropriately touched her on the water slide.

PSP investigates $1.4K worth of unpaid McDonald’s orders

TUNKHANNOCK TWP., WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman has been reported missing in Wyoming County.

According to the Tunkhannock Township Police, they are attempting to locate 37-year-old Misty Sanouvong.

Police say she was last seen leaving the Highland Campground on Old Mill Road in Falls Township at approximately 11:15 p.m. on September 21.

Man charged with attempting to defraud bank of over $194K

Sanouvong may be suffering from a medical condition and an extensive search is underway in the area, as stated by police.

FORTY-FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Girls with a passion for aviation got a hands-on experience Saturday to inspire them to soar high.

They gathered at the Wyoming Valley Airport for the fourth annual NEPA Girls in Aviation Day.

More than 60 girls participated in various learning stations including a state police helicopter, an air traffic control station, and a flight simulator.

The event aims to promote opportunities to girls who may be interested in one day pursuing a career in aviation and aeronautics.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens laced up their running shoes at Wilkes-Barre's Kirby Park to raise funds and deliver a powerful message.

Northeast counseling services held its inaugural Stride for life 5k walk/run for suicide prevention.

More than 70 people came out to participate in the event.

The event aims to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health issues and to shed the stigma surrounding both.

Hundreds gather to Paint the Planet Pink