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FAIRMOUNT TWP. -- A Benton woman reported someone stealing $100 cash as well as debit and credit cards out of her car...

PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spooky sights on one Palmerton corner are stopping traffic! A life-size Pennywise greets drivers right under the stop sign, reminding everyone to stop for scares. Just down the block, skeletons are crawling up fences and hanging from poles, while purple lights lead trick-or-treaters through an eerie arch of skulls. From [...]

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Monday, the Tipsy Turtle Make Life Count Charity hosted their annual ticket raffle to benefit the Medical Oncology's Prescription Assistance Fund, an account designated to help alleviate the financial burdens of patients in need. The raffle had many prizes, including $10,000 in cash. Over 21 years, the Make [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local school district is impacted by the Pennsylvania state budget impasse. The budget is now 119 days overdue, and the district is still forced to operate without funding. Monday's meeting at the West Scranton Intermediate School covered the financial future of the school district as more time passes with [...]

TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people were sent to the hospital after a late-night Tamaqua fire on Monday. Officials say crews were called at about 10:30 p.m. to the 100 block of Pine Street in Tamaqua for a reported structure fire. The Tamaqua and Coaldale Fire, along with other departments responded to the blaze, [...]

LEWISBURG — The 2026 budget deficit for East Buffalo Township is down to nearly $200,000.

LEWISBURG — A Lewisburg man accused of raping an 11-year-old boy in 2022 is scheduled for trial in November in Union County Court of Common Pleas.On Monday, a jury of six men and six women was selected for the case of Cory Michael Gower, 34, of Stein Lane, Lewisburg. The trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov.

LEWISBURG — In November 2023, Milla Cassidy heard the words no woman wants to hear. Now a breast cancer survivor for two years, Cassidy is working to destigmatize breast cancer.

SELINSGROVE — The hybrid work schedules of four Selinsgrove Borough administrative staff members are again under scrutiny.

HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania lawmaker looks to end “venue shopping” in medical malpractice cases through a proposed constitutional amendment, looking to strike down a tactic criticized for causing lawsuits and awards to spike.