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BLOOMSBURG -- Columbia County workers inched toward finalizing the results of the Nov. 5 election Tuesday by deciding...

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Good news for Luzerne County taxpayers: For the first time in more than 10 years, the county will not be borrowing money for public projects.

Luzerne County officials consider this to be a big win for taxpayers.

"This decision is not just a number on a spreadsheet or balance sheet, it is a testament to our collective commitment to fiscal responsibility and prudent financial management," said Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo.

TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Italian restaurant continued its annual tradition of handing out free turkey dinners today to those in need in Schuylkill County.

Recipients could pick up as many meals as they needed from La Dolce Casa in Tamaqua.

The restaurant has been hosting the event since 2017 and has seen the effort grow.

They started with only a couple hundred meals. On Tuesday, they handed out over 3,000, 500 more than they donated last year.

Nature reserve addressing rise in vehicle collisions with wildlife

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Kingston Tuesday afternoon.

The Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department was called to Third Avenue in Kingston for a reported structure fire at 5:20 p.m.

Pedestrian killed on Route 115 identified

So far, there are no reported injuries, and at 6:05 p.m. the fire was considered under control.

Right now, there is no word on what sparked the fire.

This is a developing story and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available.

SUNBURY — A 66-year-old Sunbury man is now jailed after police said he was involved in the Friday abduction and assault of a female in the city.

DANVILLE — The Montour County Human Services Coalition will host a Community Expo Thursday.

LEWISBURG — Public feedback about community needs at Wolfe Field in Lewisburg is being sought.

LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Area School District has several programs available to families in need during the holiday season.

MIDDLEBURG — “Bleak” is how Snyder County Commissioner Adam Ewig summed up the county’s proposed 2025 budget and its $1.4 million shortfall.

DANVILLE — A burn ban will be in place in Montour County for the next 30 days.