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LEWISBURG — Music lovers are invited to attend the Penn Central Wind Band’s final performance of the summer.

SELINSGROVE — A Selinsgrove woman is charged with a felony for allegedly recording without permission a three-way phone call with Snyder County Domestic Relations.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For generations of Scranton families, the Nay Aug Park pool has been a summertime staple. But plans to expand the newly renovated facility have hit a setback after the city was denied a state grant. The City of Scranton recently completed the first phase of a major renovation project at the pool, which included a new zero-entry pool and waterslide. While many residents welcomed the long-awaited improvements, others say the project still isn't [...]

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) arrested a man Wednesday that they say threatened to kill government officials and law enforcement officers. Stacy Wayne Mann, 51, of Dickson City, is charged with terroristic threats following an investigation involving the Secret Service, FBI, National Threat Center, and PSP, according to a release. [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — $500,000 is going to the SPCA of Luzerne County's expansion to the former Dundee Gardens in Hanover Township. This is part of a more than $52 million investment in community and economic development projects in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It’s all thanks to the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant Program. Todd Hevner [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students got a chance to test out different careers in the medical field before committing to them. That's what dozens of high schoolers got to do for a week at a local college's summer camp. Learning the tools and skills needed for basic suturing, high schoolers took up the challenge [...]

DANVILLE — The Danville Area Community Center is preparing for the upcoming school year and inviting families to register for DACC's Before & After School Program at Danville Primary School.

NESQUEHONING, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation into drug trafficking seized over 1,000 bags of fentanyl. The Nesquehoning Police Department stated the outcome of a joint investigation with the Lehighton Police Department and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General was successful in seizing deadly narcotics. As a result, law enforcement officers arrested suspects and seized [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — We're in for a beautiful stretch of weather over the next few days. Tonight will be mostly clear and comfortable. Lows in the mid 50s. High pressure remains in control for Friday and Saturday with plenty of sunshine! Highs each day in the lower 80s. Most of Sunday will be dry with a [...]

DANVILLE — The 87th annual Montour-Delong Community Fair will be held next week, and fairgoers can expect its usual emphasis on agricultural and home economics education, as well as plenty of entertainment and activities for all ages.