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HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One house in Luzerne County is a Halloween spectacle. The yard is packed with inflatable decorations, including Jack Skellington and other characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Lanterns hang from the trees, while purple lights line the walkway, greeting visitors along the way.

Halloween Spirit already in Luzerne County

Nearly every corner of the yard is covered with spooky and playful decorations, creating a fun, exciting, and immersive Halloween experience for anyone passing by.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Talks of a passenger rail service connecting Wilkes-Barre and Pittston have begun to surface, and now, county officials confirm those talks. Before the project can begin, there are some hurdles that both the county and the rail company must overcome first.

Trains have been an integral part of Northeastern Pennsylvania's identity since the railroad's inception in the early 1800s.

While railway travel is nowhere near as popular as it once was, some local officials and railway operators are hoping to see that change.

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s that time of year again: Fried food, fun rides, and plenty of entertainment. The 170th Bloomsburg Fair is once again drawing big crowds.

Meteorologist Matthew Howard was live in Bloomsburg to show off what’s happening at the fairgrounds this year.

Trying new foods at 170th Bloomsburg Fair

On Wednesday, Matthew was surrounded by over 50 goats and talked with Justin from Steinmetz Family Farm to discuss the animal-centered business.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Join Nick and Ricky as they preview the Eagles' matchup vs the undefeated Bucs and the Steelers matchup in Ireland vs the Vikings.

They talk to WDIO Sports Reporter Spencer Pierce to get the latest on the Vikings' start to the season and how they match up against an up-and-down Steelers team, as well as Steelers Depot contributor Josh Carney about how the Steelers need to get back on track offensively.

HARRISBURG — Private health insurers will continue coverage for all vaccines approved in 2024 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine panel, moving away from the panel’s current construct that’s acting to change the recommended schedules, the Shapiro administration announced.

HARRISBURG — Democrats in the Pennsylvania House capitalized on their majority position this week to advance four separate bills intended to enhance gun safety, though none are likely to move through the Republican-majority Senate should they make it that far.

GREGG TOWNSHIP — A steel web plate is being installed on a historically significant metal truss bridge in Gregg Township to stabilize and strengthen the span.

MIDDLEBURG — A California solar firm is proposing a long-term lease of 20 acres of land from Midd-West School District.

MANDATA — Line Mountain School District Superintendent David Campbell and board members at Tuesday night’s meeting discussed a recent proposal from the Pennsylvania School Board Association for a cap on cyber tuition of $10,000.

HARRISBURG — As Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate lingers through the third month without a new spending plan, Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced Wednesday that the Treasury would begin a $500 million short-term loan program to aid Head Start providers and county governments struggling without state appropriations.