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Authorities say gunfire erupted during outdoor festivities at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University, killing one person and wounding six others. The shooting took place late Saturday as students and alumni celebrated homecoming at the historically Black university, about an hour's drive southwest of Philadelphia. Authorities say it was a chaotic scene as people fled in all directions. The Chester County district attorney says one person who had a firearm was detained.

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect that Unique Kaheem Johnson turned himself in to authorities Sunday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police. SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say two people are now in custody and facing charges after a teenage girl was shot during a dispute at [...]

PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local couple is sharing a lifelong passion of theirs this time of year with their community. They are keeping the Halloween spirit alive for kids and adults who stop by their home. The owners of the Peckville Halloween House tell 28/22 News they've been asked all year long when [...]

EATON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are asking for your help to solve a nearly one-year-old burglary near Tunkhannock. They say two burglars shown on surveillance video broke into Smart Choice Cigar and Cigarette Outlet last December on Hunter Highway in Eaton Township. They backed a stolen pickup into the business to get [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Members of the Friedman JCC are remembering a beloved community member at their Annual Memorial Gala. Guests of the In Spirit and In Service Gala enjoyed live music, raffles, and spending time with their community. The event honored the late John Thalenfeld. The businessman, philanthropist, and chair of the Jewish [...]

POINT TOWNSHIP — Preparations will begin next week for a roadway resurfacing and drainage improvement project Route 405 in Point Township.

LEWISBURG — The CommUnity Zone in Lewisburg will host the political director of SEUI Healthcare, Aaron Troisi, Pennsylvania's largest health care union, for a discussion on the impact of the health care crisis in Pennsylvania.

MILTON — Milton Rotary Club recently gave 264 dictionaries to third-grade students at Milton Area and Warrior Run school districts. Students can keep and use their dictionaries for the rest of their student life and beyond.

SUNBURY — Shaylene Shambach’s tenure as the first female mayor in Sunbury history was a short but productive one.

BERWICK — Five candidates are competing to fill four four-year terms on the...