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SUNBURY — Northumberland County commissioners said goodbye and honored two long-time employees after both won seats as judges.

SUNBURY — Northumberland County Public Defender Cory Leshner is the new chief public defender and Assistant District Attorney Vince Rovito will be the new county solicitor.

SUNBURY — Sunbury Police Chief Travis Bremigen is warning residents to make sure they keep an eye on all packages being delivered to their homes during this holiday season.

SUNBURY — The Northumberland County Housing Authority received a $73,644 boost to fight blight from the Register and Recorder’s office.

WEST BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — A Union County man accused of intentionally setting fire to his cabin told investigators that he did not care about putting first responders in danger with his actions, according to state police in Milton.

(WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 Sports Night talks about some NEPA committing to some Power 4 schools, and Penn State's worst recruiting day in history. With the regular season over and conference championships heating up, it's that time of year for snubs and overrankings in the CFP. Lastly, can we see Mike Tomlin go to the college ranks? [...]

PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Pike County man has been sentenced to life in prison for two murders. 33-year-old Colin Winkler was arrested for homicide after his parents were found dead in their home. It happened last September. Police responded to the home on Larkspur Lane, north in Dingman Township. Winkler was found on the back [...]

HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say six people were displaced in a trailer fire Wednesday afternoon. Hazle Township Fire Department, Valley Fire Regional, and McAdoo EMS reported to Four Seasons Court inside Four Seasons Trailer Park for a structure fire at approximately 4:20 p.m., Deputy Chief of Hazle Township Fire Department Jason Bridge [...]

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A club focused on teaching students to stick together is blossoming in Lackawanna County school districts. One school district is focusing on breaking the stigma around mental health and creating community amongst its student body. 28/22 News reporter Colby Hughes has the story from Carbondale. In the bustling hallways of Carbondale [...]

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Ski season is officially underway, and Camelback is leading the pack. The resort opened its first trails Wednesday morning to welcome skiers and snowboarders for the season. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens was there to show us how opening day went. As temperatures finally dropped low enough this week, Camelback Mountain wasted [...]