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FREEBURG — A public meeting on the potential impact a planned solar farm in Washington Township could have on the Freeburg water supply will be held June 29.

MIDDLEBURG — The vacant Snyder County EMA coordinator position has attracted dozens of job seekers.

SHAMOKIN — A ruling on skill games by the state Supreme Court has left Valley fire departments, social clubs and businesses to wonder what will happen when the 120-day stay the court issued is over.

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court gave state lawmakers four months to settle an issue that’s lingered far longer inside the State Capitol — resolve the skill game dilemma.

SUNBURY — A Shamokin man accused of attempted homicide will head to trial Wednesday.

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority is looking to address concerns surrounding the large homeless encampment in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. “There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and that is not to say the concerns of the neighbors should be ignored,” said Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Margaret Thomas. [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Shovels, soil, and flowers filled Main Street Monday afternoon as volunteers came together for a downtown beautification project. A simple flower planter may not seem like much, but organizers say small improvements like these can make a big impact for businesses in the community. "Essentially, the purpose is to get [...]

TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County high school gymnasium is getting a new look. 28/22 News got a look inside Riverside High School in Taylor as crews work to renovate the gym. The project includes a new floor, updated lighting, new baskets, shot clocks, and other upgrades. The floor was the original from [...]

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kalahari Resorts is lending a helping hand to those in need. Volunteers gathered on Tuesday at the resort in Tobyhanna Township to repackage shampoo, soap, lotion, and related items into individual care packages. The more than 3000 toiletry items will be donated to the Pocono Mountains United Way to [...]

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested Tuesday after an almost 24-hour search and chase in Carbondale that started with him disarming a police officer of his stun gun, according to police. Brandon Heaps of Berwick, 38, was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly disarming and stunning a police officer during a Monday evening [...]