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NORTHUMBERLAND — A Northumberland man has been charged with sexual abuse of children, a second-degree felony.

NORTHUMBERLAND — A Northumberland man and a Mount Carmel woman face a combined 44 counts of felony aggravated cruelty to animals after authorities say they discovered three dead dogs frozen to the ground at a home in Point Township and another nine dogs starved and near dead inside the residence.

A bipartisan bill to increase oversight of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program cleared the state House after Spotlight PA investigations revealed concerns about doctor practices and patient care.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—Four men have been arrested in connection with an alleged robbery on Wednesday.

Police say Dylan Mcarthur, Storme Detrick-Ellis, Lestat Diaz, and Ronald Figliomeni planned and carried out a robbery at an apartment on the 1200 of Mulberry Street Wednesday afternoon.

Caretaker of quadriplegic man facing charges

The victim states that Figliomenti texted him that he was coming over, but arrived with Mcarthur, Diaz, and Detrick-Ellis who went into his house and started demanding money and threatening him.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Here's the dirt on the Monster Jam at Mohegan Arena.

The event will be held this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and Thursday the dirt for the big show arrived.

The big trucks are a fan favorite.

Fire department holds dedication for new truck

Imagine this, a hockey game was played at the arena last night, and Thursday crews are transforming arena for Monster Jam.

(WBRE/WYOU)— President Trump recently signed an executive order taking aim at election rules. A large part of the order includes requiring people to prove their citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.

His administration says it's an attempt to strengthen election security.

This executive order would require you to have specific forms of documentation if you are registering to vote.

State AGs urge passage of legislation allowing for cell phone ‘jamming’ systems in prisons

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fire department in Luzerne County just got some new wheels.

The Nanticoke City Fire Department held a dedication ceremony this morning for its brand new fire truck and dozens from the community turned out to show their support.

The new truck replaces a 24-year-old engine and comes equipped with the latest safety features, including airbags, side-roll protection, and a secondary emergency brake on the passenger side.

Nuclear plant sirens to stay active for six more months

ARCHIBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Opening day in Major League Baseball is here—and this year, there’s a familiar name from NEPA on the New York Mets roster, Max Kranick.

Max Kranick, an NEPA native and former Valley View Cougar, is officially on the New York Mets' opening day roster. An inspiration for achieving your dreams for the students at Valley View.

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Talen Energy, majority owner of the nuclear power plant near Berwick, says emergency alert sirens will remain active for six months after April 1.

Lackawanna County landfill causing controversy

Talen had announced that the sirens, which have been the primary alert system for six decades, would be silenced on April 1 with a switch to FEMA's Wireless Alert Sysyen as its primary method of alerting residents of emergencies at the power plant.

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A well-known candy factory has relocated in Lackawanna County keeping the making of the “Ring Pop” in our area.

Everybody recognizes the candy jewel of the ring pop. But did you know the origin of the sweet treat ties back to Lackawanna County in the 1970s?

“They produced four original flavors strawberry, watermelon, blue raspberry, and cherry. Those flavors are still made today.”

Kingston school students take Math Adventure in Candyland