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BLACK CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A brush fire burned acres of forest but was prevented from spreading to any buildings.

Joe Lescowitch, chief of the Nuremberg-Weston Volunteer Fire Company, said crews were called out around 1:20 p.m. to a brush fire.

Lescowitch says there were approximately 25 acres of forest on fire, and due to their quick response, there were no structures involved despite there being multiple close to the fire.

Husband accused of shooting wife inside home

COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One area high school in Lackawanna County is focused on creating a more accepting school environment.

Inside North Pocono High School in Covington Township, you can shop till you drop at its school store.

In addition to the merchandise that satisfies your school spirit needs, this store is even more special as it's run by the North Pocono Buddies Club.

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three people escaped injury Wednesday morning during a fire in Jim Thorpe.

Crews were called in around 9:30 a.m. for an active fire in the unit block of Central Avenue in Jim Thorpe.

Brush fire burns acres of forest near buildings

Multiple fire companies were called in to battle the blaze that heavily damaged the rear of the home and the second floor.

According to a fire official on scene, three people in the home who evacuated safely. A woman working at home smelled smoke and opened her door to see flames.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Have you ever used your debit card to pay for gas at a pump and noticed an extra charge?

Many gas stations will put holds on customers' debit cards, this is why this is happening and how you can avoid it.

According to the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, certain types of purchases including gas, hotels, car rentals, and more require a pre-authorization that temporarily puts a hold on your debit card balance.

These charges can be greater than the transaction amount.

POLK TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified the victim of a deadly house fire in Monroe County.

The Monroe County Coroner's Office stated 71-year-old Robert Werner from Polk Township was pronounced dead on the scene of a fire on Long Mountain Road on April 1.

Husband accused of shooting wife inside home

The cause and manner of Werner's death are pending at this time.

Pennsylvania State Police, along with state police fire marshals, are investigating the fire.

DANVILLE — Dueling Pianos will accompany the Danville Child Development Center Friday at The Pine Barn Inn.

LEWISBURG — From 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Bucknell Management 101 Company D will host a dine-to-donate fundraiser at the Bull Run Tap House in Lewisburg.

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A husband is being charged after police say he shot his wife inside their home in South Abington Township.

Investigators stated that on April 1, around 9:00 p.m., officers were called to Northern Spy Road for a report of a shooting. The caller, a 12-year-old girl, stated her father shot her mother inside the home, police reported.

DANVILLE – Police have arrested a student here Wednesday morning after the FBI flagged a post made on social media...

(WBRE/WYOU) — As many federal campgrounds close due to staffing shortages, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has launched its "Still Open. Still Awesome." campaign.

The DCNR is expecting a nearly 30 percent increase in campsite reservations this March compared to the same time last year.

The new tourism campaign is aimed at encouraging Pennsylvania residents and visitors to choose state parks and forests for their next outdoor adventure.

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