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TURBOTVILLE — The 10th annual Turbotville Community Carnival starts Monday.

The Department of Labor (DOL) announced this week it will pause operations at Job Corps centers nationwide, a move that has already gotten pushback from both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill.

The department said Thursday it will begin a “phased pause” initiating “an orderly transition for students, staff, and local communities.” The pause will occur by June 30, the office said.

SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is seeking the public's assistance in locating the suspect in a Sunbury homicide that occurred at the courthouse and is offering a $2,500 reward.

26-year-old Denarii Springs has a warrant for homicide and other related charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting at the courthouse in Sunbury.

Two other men, Naseir Robinson and Carnel Shelbourne Jr., have both pleaded guilty in relation to the shooting for terroristic threats and false reports.

WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ten days after a fire destroyed a popular Mountain Top restaurant, the cause of the fire is still undetermined.

State Police say the fire at Adelina's Restaurant and Pizzeria is still under investigation by the fire marshal. However, the cause is still undetermined due to the extent of the damage.

Trooper Evans of the state police says the fire is not being investigated as suspicious.

Police looking for two missing kids in central Pa.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have found the two kids that were reported missing Thursday evening.

Airee Smith-Nelson

Maxion Bolden
Pennsylvania State Police

Pennsylvania State Police said Maxion Bolden, 13, and Airee Smith-Nelson, 9, were last seen Thursday night around 6:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Memorial Avenue in the city.

Pennsylvania State Police

Williamsport Police would like to thank everyone who assisted in locating them.

LEWISBURG — Lewisburg Area High School senior Noelle Prowant had tears in her eyes as she greeted one of the kindergarten classes in Kelly Elementary School on Thursday.

The Department of Homeland Security is putting hundreds of “sanctuary jurisdictions” across the country on notice. The department Thursday is publishing a list of the jurisdictions and said each one will receive formal notification that the government has deemed them noncompliant and if they’re believed to be in violation of any federal criminal statutes. There’s no specific definition of a “sanctuary jurisdiction” but the term is often used to refer to communities that don’t cooperate with immigration enforcement.

SELINSGROVE — There was singing, dancing, and hugging as 187 Selinsgrove Area High School Class of 2025 graduates enjoyed the 73rd annual commencement Thursday night.

MONROE TOWNSHIP — Roadwork for the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway (CSVT), begins June 3 in Monroe Township.

BLOOMSBURG -- Several town workers say it may be time to lock the bathrooms in Town Park to prevent damage from vandals...