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HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An organization that's been helping the Hispanic community in Hazleton for decades is expanding its reach and getting ready to hit the airwaves.

The Dominican House of Hazleton Inc. is a nonprofit that provides food assistance, U.S. Citizenship classes, English as a second language, and a multitude of other services to people across NEPA.

Now, they're opening an FM radio station to broadcast their mission and help more people.

JESSUP BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced a temporary detour was put in place on Route 247 in Jessup Borough, Lackawanna County for road repairs on Wednesday.

According to PennDOT, the detour will remain in effect until Wednesday, May 9, at 6:00 p.m.

Tractor-trailer rolls over I-80 in Monroe County

The detour from Route 247 is as follows:

Head Northwest on Church Street towards Erie Street

Turn Right onto Erie Street

Turn Right onto Hill Street

Turn Right onto Grassy Island Avenue

Turn Right onto Church

DORNSIFE — Emergency crews are battling a two-alarm structure fire along Hidden Acres Lane in southern Northumberland County this afternoon.

HARRISBURG — Legislation guaranteeing insurance coverage for telemedicine services cleared the Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday.

SELINSGROVE — A Susquehanna University assistant baseball coach is in jail on charges he drunkenly assaulted a police officer in the dugout Tuesday night.

LEWISBURG — The public is invited to a community forum to discuss a comprehensive plan for the Lewisburg Area School District.The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 20 at the Lewisburg Area High School.The goal is to discuss, share ideas, and provide feedback on the district's comprehensive plan to help leaders advance the school district.— JUSTIN STRAWSER

TURBOTVILLE — Beginning this week, State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27, Sunbury) will be holding monthly office hours at the Turbotville municipal building, 267 Broadway St., on the second Friday of the month.

Mental Health awareness is such an important factor in knowing how to help those in crisis find the help and care they need.

SUNBURY — Weis Markets launched its 16th annual Paws for Pets program on Monday, a company-wide donation drive to support 128 local animal shelters and rescue organizations across the company’s footprint.

LEWISBURG — Lewisburg Neighborhoods is celebrating 15 years by holding a community event on May 22.