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MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a stand-off occurred in Monroe County that ended with a man's arrest.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on November 12, troopers were called to a residence on Sky Hawk Trail in Middle Smithfield Township for a disturbance.

Through an investigation, it was determined that a fight happened, and the suspect fledthe scene. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, Hollis Samuel Edwards.

Monroe County man allegedly tried to sell over 500g of meth, cocaine

DANVILLE — It’s been about five years since the drama department at Danville Area High School has put on a fall play. But the stage curtains will rise again Thursday for “The Play That Goes Wrong,” a production filled with mayhem and mishaps.

DANVILLE — The public is invited to discuss an update to the Montour County Hazard Mitigation Plan at a meeting later this month.

SELINSGROVE — In acknowledgement of the 50th anniversary of the release of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Susquehanna University Department Head of Theatre Erik Viker posed three questions: What if the Roman Empire had never fallen? What if Jesus was born in 1990? and what if the events of his life were happening right now?

The high school in the Lewisburg area started to works on performing a play called "Laughing Stock."

If You Go What: “MAROONED! A Space Comedy” When: Saturday at 4 p.m. Where: The Weis Center, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg How much: $10-20, available by calling 570-577-1000 or at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice More information: Visit Bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

MILTON — Milton Borough Council at Wednesday's meeting hired Darryl Fisher as a part-time, at-will police officer at a starting rate of $28.21 an hour.

Enjoy a live acoustic performance by local duo Bonnie Wicher & Larry Smith, Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., at Whispering Oaks Vineyard, 1306 State Route 61, Sunbury.

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THORNHURST, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home in Thornhurst was in flames early Thursday morning.

Crews arrived at Dutter Lane around 5:00 a.m. to a house fully engulfed in flames.

There were no injuries reported and crews believe no one was home at the time of the fire.

Residents raise concerns over Scranton Beltway Project

Four companies responded to take care of the fire and they are unsure how the fire started.

A fire marshal is investigating what could have caused the fire.