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MILTON — The Classic Rock Appreciation Society will perform Thin Lizzy's classic album, "Jailbreak," at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Art Academy of Milton.

LEWISBURG — Under new ownership, the iconic Lewisburg Hotel is getting a modern makeover, while also accentuating its historical regional relevance as a 191-year-old downtown Market Street landmark.

SUNBURY — In a two-minute special voting meeting Wednesday night, the Shikellamy School Board voted 8-0 to terminate a longtime teacher accused of falling asleep while supervising students on a field trip.

KREAMER — After more than a decade in politics, including two terms in Congress, Kreamer resident Fred Keller returned to the manufacturing business and the boss that gave him his first job.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Lackawanna County commissioners' special election debate took place Thursday at the University of Scranton. The three candidates faced off, answering questions from the panel and making their cases for the commissioner's seat. 28/22 News reporter Avery Nape has more with a recap of the debate. The three candidates each made their [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— The scandal that rocked the NBA world involved both a coach and a player, who were both arrested in two separate schemes. Chauncey Billups was charged with allegedly fixing high-stakes card games with ties to the La Cosa Nostra organized crime families and cheating unsuspecting victims out of around $10 million. Miami Heat guard Terry [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— New and expecting mothers were showered with gifts Thursday at a special event in Scranton. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason takes a closer look at Thursday's event. A community baby shower was held on Thursday at the Salvation Army on Washington Avenue in Scranton. Amerihealth Caritas Pennsylvania hosted the event to support [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Residents in Lackawanna County will have their first chance to hear candidates debate why they should be the next commissioner. Wednesday morning, Brenda Sacco was sworn in as the interim county commissioner. She will have that post for only 12 days. Independent Michael Cappelini, Republican Chet Merli, and Democrat Thom Welby [...]

BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Bradford County judge is facing charges following alleged misconduct. A complaint against Judge Jonathan Wilcox of Bradford County was filed on Oct. 10, alleging that he violated codes of conduct, as well as having an inappropriate relationship with a defendant. According to the complaint, harassment charges were pressed against a man [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Residents in Lackawanna County will get their first chance to listen to candidates debate about why they should be the next Lackawanna County commissioner. The public debate is taking place tonight at the University of Scranton. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar will be a panelist at the debate. Wednesday morning, Brenda [...]