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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been years since Lackawanna County property has been assessed, and many homeowners are unsure of where to turn when it comes to new rising property assessments.

Monday night was a chance to get some answers and maybe ease a bit of the anxiety that comes with this new process.

It's been more than 60 years since property in Lackawanna County has been assessed, but now that is changing.

County homeowners are receiving a reassessment, and county leaders looked to provide answers at a town hall meeting on Monday.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A UPS facility in northeastern Pennsylvania will close permanently on Friday.

The UPS facility in Stroud Township, Monroe County's customer center was closed last june, but now the facility itself as a distribution hub for the area will be shut down also.

Lackawanna County animal shelter unveils new recovery room

This is part of a nationwide reconfiguration.

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After last week's flooding, the borough of Honesdale voted on Monday to extend its emergency declaration. This opens the door for the town to receive additional funding, including federal aid.

Council members say the borough's aging stormwater system is a big part of the problem.

At Monday's borough council meeting, residents voiced their concerns about more rainfall in the forecast and how there could be more flooding ahead.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rising property assessments are putting pressure on homeowners across Lackawanna County, and it's hitting hardest for seniors and those living on fixed incomes.

One local leader says he's heard the concerns loud and clear and is taking action.

Several homeowners have continued to share their frustrations with their recent assessments, saying their values are too high.

If that's you, Monday night's town hall is aimed at being a resource of information to learn more about the process.

JERMYN, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Most kids love swimming, but you would be hard-pressed to find someone who loves it more than a Lackawanna County boy.

The 12-year-old from Jermyn has taken that desire and turned it into some eye-opening accomplishments.

12-year-old Ryder Bevan takes to the swimming block with such determination.

Every time he hits the water, he does so with purpose. It has been that way long before swimming in pools like the Olympic-sized one at the University of Scranton's Byron Rec Center.