Local News

SHAMOKIN DAM — A $1.15 million budget for 2026 was approved by Shamokin Dam Council Monday.

Lawmakers want to ensure the Shapiro admin is holding corporate middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers, accountable.

SUNBURY — An audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s administration of the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund has raised red flags, according to a state representative from Sunbury.

SHAMOKIN DAM — Retired state police trooper Scott Davis has been offered the job of Shamokin Dam police chief.

BERWICK -- A motion to grant the Eagle Hose Fire Company temporary zoning approval as a Code Blue Drop-In Center failed...

BLOOMSBURG -- Starting next month, the town will pay sewer bills for service at seven town facilities -- at the town's...

DANVILLE -- A borough woman felt compelled to help others during the recent government shutdown that had many people...

Joanie has been raising her children on her own for five years. She had been doing fine up until two years ago, when...

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre's Mayor has announced a Code Blue beginning Tuesday. It runs until Saturday, December 6. Calvary Bible Church, located at 410 South River Street, will serve as a shelter to help people get out of the cold. The Code Blue runs through Sunday morning, with the shelter open each night [...]

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County is offering a free service to help residents protect their homes from property fraud, available through the county's website or at the Recorder of Deeds office. The program, which started about two years ago, allows residents to sign up for notifications if any activity is recorded against their property. [...]