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DANVILLE — The Danville Area School Board passed a proposed 2026-27 final budget of $51.1 million at a special Wednesday night board meeting.

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate voted Wednesday to approve a bill that asserts the commonwealth’s preemptive authority over local municipalities that adopt an ordinance, resolution or policy regulating firearms.

DANVILLE — A Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble school program on Benjamin Franklin sparked an idea for an America 250 door decoration undertaken by students at all four Danville school district buildings.

HARRISBURG — The state Senate Republican majority carried a bill through committee seeking to enact constitutional carry, ending the need for a license to carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG — A Republican-sponsored bill proposing to restrict state taxpayer funds from being used toward gender transition care for minors advanced Wednesday within the Pennsylvania Senate.

SUNBURY — Northumberland County Sheriff Bob Wolfe will retire at the end of May.

TURBOTVILLE — The Moser Sports Complex in Turbotville is seeing major improvements.

TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Outlets for children to express themselves and create friendships outside of school are in high demand for many. In the case of Lila Stefanoski, being homeschooled adds to that. But being able to perform here helps that. "So getting to come here really helps me a lot with socializing, and they're [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The cost of celebrating mom is running into the cost of everything else. At one local flower shop, customers are still going all out for Mother's Day, while the business works to absorb higher costs behind the counter. "'Hi, I want to send flowers to my mother.' That's all I get. [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual Greek food festival is back in Luzerne County. Annunciation Greek Orthodox church on East Ross Street in Wilkes-Barre is serving up traditional Greek favorites, from baklava to gyros. The festival offers both eat-in and take-out options, along with pre-orders by phone. Mother's Day Greek Pastry trays are also [...]