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DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center in Monroe County off Interstate 80 is closed for roof and facility evaluations.

Damage was found in the interior of the building and they're trying to assess the damage in order to develop a repair plan.

Historic Wilkes-Barre building demolished

The facility will remain closed until further notice.

Travelers can use the rest stop facilities on I-80 East in Luzerne County and I-80 West in Morris County, New Jersey.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A demolition in Downtown Wilkes-Barre is making way for new renovations in the city.

A crew took down the historic Engel Building Wednesday morning on South Main and East Northampton Streets.

Street2Feet gets donation to help homeless community

It was once home to the women's clothing store, Place One at the Hollywood, and the dress and gown shop, Norton's.

The demolition caused some lane closures at the intersection and was done in a matter of hours.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Street2Feet is also working with Stroudsburg and Monroe County officials to find solutions for the homeless.

They say the homeless population has significantly grown in the Stroudsburg area over the past year.

The county decided to allow their property in the wooded area behind Glen Park in Stroudsburg to be a temporary location for the homeless to set up an encampment.

Street2Feet gets donation to help homeless community

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Veterans Day may be over but one event has dedicated another day to our service members.

Pennsylvania CareerLink hosted its Annual Veterans Event on Wednesday.

They were given an opportunity to connect and discuss a wide range of job opportunities.

Shapiro administration gets more federal aid to help Tropical Storm Debby victims

Anyone is welcome to attend, but Wednesday focused on veterans because it features much more than available jobs.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People in need are getting a helping hand in the Poconos.

Street2Feet received a generous donation from the PEO Sisterhood to assist the homeless community in Monroe County.

The organization began a drive to collect items from donors in September.

On Wednesday, PEO dropped off the items which include tents, clothing, and toiletries.

Popular Clifford Township restaurant to reopen

LEWISBURG — Three municipalities in Union County received a combined total of $435,900 in funding from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

SUNBURY — A 66-year-old Sunbury man is jailed on $25,000 cash bail after police said he was involved in the Friday abduction and assault of a female in the city.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular restaurant in Wyoming County that was destroyed by fire is preparing to reopen.

Gin's Tavern near Factoryville has been closed for 18 months while crews worked on rebuilding the business.

The fire happened back in May of last year.

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The new and improved restaurant will offer a bar, game room, and covered patio.

The owners encourage guests to make reservations for the first few weeks, however, reservations are not required.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Good news for communities with damage from Tropical Storm Debby: The Shapiro Administration has secured additional federal aid.

The catastrophic impact of Tropical Storm Debby is still being felt across NEPA.

Governor Josh Shapiro says President Biden approved his request for more public assistance for the August storm.

The funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will help local municipalities and private nonprofits in 12 PA counties.

House fire under investigation in Butler Twp.

MIFFLINBURG — The Mifflinburg Area School Board approved a one-year contract with a new mental health provider that is nearly five times less in costs than its current provider.