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and DREW MUMICH
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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters in Northhampton County are battling a brush fire that is only 28% contained and could potentially spread to surrounding areas.

The fire on Blue Mountain near the Lehigh Water Gap has burned more than 250 acres since it started Friday.

On Sunday crews used a combination of airdrops, and a ground attack, and also set a controlled burn, hoping to box in the wildfire.

On Monday, about 140 workers, with the help of local fire fighting crews and helicopters returned to the scene to put out more of the fire.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say an investigation is underway after multiple fires broke out across Williamsport on Monday.

On Monday, the Williamsport Bureau of Police and the Williamsport Bureau of Fire announced they're working on a joint investigation into multiple suspected arson incidents that happened at multiple areas throughout Williamsport.

HARRISBURG — Top-of-ballot races command most of the electorate’s attention ahead of the election but down-ballot, Pennsylvania voters will determine whether Republicans win back majority control of the state House and whether Democrats make inroads toward taking command of the state Senate.

NORTHUMBERLAND — Northumberland Borough Council unanimously adopted a $3.9 million 2025 proposed final budget with a tax increase during Monday night’s meeting.

SELINSGROVE — A new Selinsgrove police chief may be on the job before the end of this month.

SUNBURY — A Northumberland County judge will decide if $150,000 cash bail is appropriate for an engaged Massachusetts couple accused of releasing 683 mink from a fur farm just outside Sunbury.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Trump supporters were in Monroe County on Monday as the Trump bus came through the area.

Trump supporters were part of the team, including Florida representative Byron Donalds, former Chief of Staff for the Department of Defense Kash Patel, and Doctor Ben Carson, who ran for president in 2016.

Each speaker encouraged everyone to vote, including undecideds.

Security measures in place at Luzerne County polling places

They stressed how important Pennsylvania is in this election.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday marks a pivotal election day, and emotions are running high. 28/22 News Kathryn Oleary took to the streets of Scranton to hear how people are feeling about Tuesday.

People across our area are feeling everything from optimism to nervousness

As the countdown to Election Day winds down, you can feel both nerves and excitement in the air, especially for first-time voters eager to participate