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DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It may not be Hollywood, but it's a film making legacy of its own.

A local film and media commission is looking to shoot more movies here in northeastern Pennsylvania and Thursday, it set the stage in Lackawanna County.

28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli has more from a popular drive in movie theater.

Cuts in produce vouchers to affect low-income seniors

Thursday night was all about setting the perfect scene.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Thousands of seniors statewide will soon be feeling the effects of federal budget cuts.

This time the cuts take aim at a program that helps low-income seniors get fresh produce.

Each summer, the senior farmers market nutrition program helps thousands of low-income seniors across the state.

Lackawanna County rating drops one point above junk bond

But cuts to the program are limiting the number of vouchers the program can give out.

(WBRE/WYOU)— The U.S Department of Labor announced Thursday it is going to begin a "phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide."

The pause of all operations at Job Corps centers will occur by June 30.

The closing of these centers are due to an internal review of the program’s outcome and structure and will be carried out in accordance with available funding.

LEWISBURG — A team of older adults with a combined age of 257 will work together this weekend to take part in the Lewisburg Sprint Triathlon.

LEWISBURG — SEDA-Council of Governments (COG) Executive Director Kim Wheeler introduced the idea of a PA-COG to directors at Wednesday afternoon’s board meeting.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — The Keefer Mill Covered Bridge on Keefer Mill Road in Liberty Township, Montour County, is closed to traffic until further notice.

SUNBURY — U.S. Marshals are offering a $2,500 reward to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of accused murderer Denarii Springs.