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LEWISBURG — Information about people involved in Union County law enforcement, court-related matters and other county business were exposed during a data breach.

SELINSGROVE — Borough council is considering borrowing at least $14.5 million to upgrade Selinsgrove’s water system.

Just because we don’t live in a Mediterranean climate doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy growing the common fig tree (Ficus carica).

Pennsylvania has supercharged the number of abandoned wells it plugs thanks to federal money, but the future of that work is unclear as lawsuits play out.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged shooting on March 9.

According to a release by Scranton Police Department, 27 year-old Claude Harris from Olyphant was arrested on multiple counts of Felony Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Criminal Conspiracy.

Police investigate gunfire in Hazleton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Today is the day the dreams of many medical students come true, it is match day!

Fourth year medical students around the country learn today where they will spend their post-graduate residency.

Students at the Geisinger College School of Medicine celebrated the day at the Scranton Cultural Center.

More than 100 students took part in the ceremony to see where they will spend the next four years.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A final goodbye was given today to a beloved Scranton firefighter who lost his battle with cancer following a courageous fight.

It was an emotional but beautiful service for Lieutenant Hopkins, as family and friends said their final farewell.

Hundreds gathered at Saint Peters Cathedral in Scranton to celebrate the life of Scranton firefighter, Lieutenant Kelly Hopkins.

Remembering one of Scranton’s finest

"Comm center calling engine 4 Lieutenant Hopkins".

WEST NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bridge that connects two communities in NEPA is shut down until further notice.

On March 20, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced the immediate closure of the Broadway Street Bridge.

The bridge connects Nanticoke and West Nanticoke. People 28/22 News spoke with say the closure is inconvenient, and they're concerned about how long it will take to reopen or be replaced.

I-80 shut down after pedestrian struck by tractor trailer

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Monroe County Meals on Wheels is wrapping up its community champions week.

Special guests helped deliver meals all week long for the cause.

Friday, Congressman Mackenzie, Pocono Township Commissioner Winot, and Northeast Site Contractors took part.

The special week commemorates the historic day in March of 1972 when the Older American Act was amended to include a nutrition program for Americans 60 years and older.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Connecticut man is dead after a fatal hit and run took place on Interstate 80 Friday afternoon.

The release states that a 53-year-old man from Hartford, Connecticut is dead after a fatal hit and run crash occurred near mile marker 257 at around 2:30 p.m.

According to PennDOT, the closure was in the eastbound lanes between Exit 256: PA 93 - Nescopeck/Conyngham and Exit 260A: I-81 South - Harrisburg, but has since been reopened.