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The Shapiro administration has yet to say just how much repairing and upgrading the Harrisburg residence will cost after a brazen arson attack.

MIFFLINBURG — State Police in Milton reported four unrelated cases of Megan’s Law offenders failing to register new information.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Construction is continuing on two sinkholes in Wilkes-Barre, both are on Horton Street in two different locations.

While crews work to repair them, one business owner is managing his frustrations in a fun way.

28/22's Joe Mason spoke with him about the project.

"Yes traffic isn't as plentiful as it used to be, but it's nice that the road kind of ends at wet paint now," said Scott Paull.

Scott Paull is the Owner of Wet Paint Printing and Design.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A religious pilgrimage that attracts the faithful from near and far is underway in Scranton. The nine-day novena to Saint Ann began Thursday with masses and novena services at the basilica on the city's west side.

People from near and far prayed on the first day of Saint Ann's Solemn Novena in Scranton. This is the 101st year of the novena and church leaders are expecting a good turnout.

Pennsylvania state universities increasing tuition

FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The swimming area at Ricketts Glen State Park has been closed due to high bacteria levels in the water.

According to the park's Facebook page, water samples taken during a routine test on Thursday showed dangerously high levels of bacteria in the water. They announced that the swimming area would be closed until they received results showing acceptable levels.

Evacuations in Millville due to chemical leak at pool

(WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say 150,000 files of child sexual abuse material were discovered throughout his home and devices.

Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian J. Gallagher announced the arrest of 44-year-old Paul Sybrandy, of Scranton.

Detectives received a Cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Throughout their investigation, it was discovered that Sybrandy had uploaded files of child sexual abuse material.

MILLVILLE, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chemical leak at a pool caused evacuations in the area on Thursday.

Repairs were underway in the pump house at Little Fishing Creek Area Swimming Pool when a leak caused two chemicals to mix, according to the pool's Facebook page.

The pool was already closed at the time of the leak due to the repairs. The pool's social media said the leak was discovered immediately, and safety procedures were initiated.

Crews quickly extinguish fire in Wilkes-Barre

LEWISBURG — The Ronald McDonald House of Danville is proud to host the award-winning film, “Audrey’s Children” at The Campus Theatre at 6 p.m. July 23.

SELINSGROVE — The Regional Engagement Center received two grants to help with operating costs for some of its programming.

Less than half of all acute care hospitals in Pennsylvania last year operated within a sustainable margin.