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SUNBURY — For Autumn Rothermel, attending the Sunbury Celebration each year is a family tradition.

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHP — A 12-year-old girl was pronounced dead following an accident involving an off-road vehicle in Shamokin Township on Saturday evening, according to Northumberland County Coroner James Kelley.

LEWISBURG — It was a fairy tale come true at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum on Saturday.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Student projects centered on gardening can help kids learn such things as plant life cycles, measurement, and applying critical thinking skills.

One such gardening project is helping local students with autism and behavioral challenges gain valuable life lessons, too.

Welcome to The Graham Academy student produce stand, where the fruit and veggies for sale are as fresh as can be.

SHAMOKIN TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police state a girl has died after a UTV occupied by four juveniles overturned.

According to PSP, on July 12, around 7:50 p.m., troopers were called to Reitz Road in Shamokin Township for a UTV crash with an unresponsive girl.

Woman dies after collision with tractor-trailer

The investigation revealed four juveniles were occupants inside the UTV when it traveled on a private gravel driveway and tried to make a left turn.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new sinkhole opened up in Wilkes-Barre Monday morning, causing many families to be evacuated.

Horton Street in Wilkes-Barre might have some bad luck when it comes to sinkholes.

Just a few weeks ago, the road was shut down due to a sinkhole caused by stormwater backup; now, it's closed again.

"This is a new sinkhole. We still have the one that opened up at the end of June, and we're still working on that sinkhole. This is in addition to that one," stated Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, George Brown.

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The location where Vice President JD Vance will be speaking on Wednesday in West Pittston has been announced.

JD Vance will be speaking at Don's Machine Shop located at 777 Ash Street in West Pittston at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16.

Campground evacuated due to flooding

Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., and you may sign up for tickets at the GOP Events page.

Vance will be speaking in West Pittston to celebrate the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

(WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT reports that various roadways are currently being impacted due to flooding across the state Monday afternoon.

Drivers in north central Pennsylvania are advised that the following roads are closed or have lane restrictions due to flooding, downed trees, or utilities.

Columbia

Route 1025 (Summer Hill Road) between Dairy Road/Twin Church Road and Water Dam Road in Briar Creek Township.

Lycoming

Route 220 between Route 405 in Hughesville Borough, Lycoming County, and Route 42 in Laporte Township, Sullivan County.

FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tense moments in parts of Luzerne County as heavy rain triggers flash flooding. A summer camp was evacuated after floodwaters surged through the area.

Luzerne County EMA helped coordinate the response to the flash flooding in the county overnight and early Monday morning.

One of the hardest hit areas was Patterson Grove in Fairmount Township, a summer camp. These waters are from Lake Jean and Kitchen Creek. Normally, no water flows through Patterson Grove.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Flood Watches are in effect for all of northeast and central Pennsylvania through Tuesday until midnight.

Several locations are dealing with heavy rainfall overnight and Monday morning, leading to localized flooding issues.

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With the ground already saturated, any additional rain will create more flash flooding concerns. 

A slow-moving cold front will help showers and storms develop, especially in the afternoon and evening.