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BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Our nations veterans are being honored in Columbia County.

Bill's Old Bike Barn and Museum is featuring their collection of authentic military equipment and memorabilia to pay tribute to those who have served our country.

Bill Morris has owned the museum since 1970 and also served in the Army for three years from 1957 to 1959.

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Morris says they hope their museum brings more awareness and show appreciation for veterans sacrifices.

(WBRE/WYOU)— The Penn State Board of Trustees approved the closure of seven satellite campuses after a 25-8 vote on Thursday.

The following campuses will be closed following the 2027 spring semester: DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York campuses.

In their 143-page report, the reason for closing one NEPA's local campus in Wilkes-Barre was because of persistent enrollment decline, down almost 40 percent since 2015, structural limitations, and geographic overlap.

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FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Volunteers came out for a decades-old tradition in Luzerne County.

United Way of Wyoming Valley held its 32 Annual Day of caring in Forty Fort.

More than 600 volunteers fanned out in the community at places like Wyoming Valley Children's Association in Forty Fort.

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Some folks cleaned the pre-school.

Other volunteers headed to various nonprofits, schools, and advocacy centers.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Elected officials from our area are weighing in after the house passed the "One Beautiful Bill Act."

The package will now advance to the senate.

28/22 news reporter Amelia Sack spoke with Representative Rob Bresnahan (R) about the bill.

Bresnahan says it was a lengthy process to get this bill passed and get it to where it stands today.

While Bresnahan believes the bill is far from perfect, he says it will benefit people in NEPA in a number of ways.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— More and more plans for solar panels and solar farms are popping up across NEPA. Recently, a local school district and a non-profit organization received grants to install solar panels in Lackawanna County.

As energy bills climb and budgets tighten, more places across NEPA are turning to the sun for help.

Old forge School District and the NEPA Youth Shelter say solar panels aren't just good for the planet, they're good for the wallet too.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A decision on how to proceed with filling the Lackawanna County Commissioner Vacancy was announced in a ruling.

In that ruling, the judges voted 2-1 in favor of siding with the Lackawanna County Democratic Committee that the vacancy of the County Commissioner seat should be filled in line with the Home Rule Charter instead of Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration 1908, proposed by Commissioner Gaughan.

JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We’re just two days away from the Running of the Saints in Jessup for St. Ubaldo Day.

But the celebratory kick-off of festivities begins at a local fire company’s annual carnival.

Raindrops falling down in Jessup aren’t putting a damper on the fun of Memorial Day weekend.

Jessup Hose Company Number 2’s annual carnival kicked off Wednesday night, a wet start to a jam-packed event.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Preparations are underway for an annual walk that raises awareness about women's homelessness in northeastern Pennsylvania.

This is Volunteers of America Pennsylvania largest fundraiser to support Ruth's Place in Wilkes-Barre.

It is the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Luzerne County.

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The event invites people to come to Wilkes-Barre's Public Square and walk a route many women may take who are experiencing homelessness.

TREMONT BOROUGH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man has been charged with attempted criminal homicide after he shot a shotgun at someone in their car.

Police say they responded to reports of a shot fired at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday on West Laurel Street in Tremont Borough.

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According to police, Derek Weaver, 28, fired one shot at the back of the victim's truck that shattered the back window of the truck and cut the back of the victim's ear.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is seeking information on the location of a missing 16-year-old girl.

Police say they are searching for Angelina Prowitt Rodriguez, age 16, height 5'3, weight 100 pounds.

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She was last seen near Hazle Street and Wilkes-Barre Boulevard wearing sweatpants and a hoodie with her hair in a bun. She was carrying a large tote bag with large white letters on the side.