LEWISBURG — A Union County Jury on Wednesday found accused shooter Julio Gonzalez guilty of four out of five charges related to the shooting of two men in Lewisburg on June 1, 2020.
LEWISBURG — A former borough councilwoman wants the current Lewisburg Borough Council to introduce an anti-discrimination ordinance.
LEWISBURG — Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department on Wednesday assisted the Point Township Police Department with a report of a suicidal man believed to be at a home on Fairview Drive in East Buffalo Township.
POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's an innovative approach to addressing a longstanding problem. On Wednesday, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and the Pocono Mountains United Way hosted More Front Doors: the Pocono Housing Summit.
More Front Doors aims to bring people together to discuss the ongoing housing crisis.
"They're making houses that are not affordable for the average worker, especially today with the economy being so crazy," said CEO of Marty Grace Designs LLC Marty Grace.
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the first snowfall gets closer, PennDOT is gearing up to keep our roads safe.
They are reminding drivers to stay prepared as they tackle the challenges of winter driving.
PennDOT is taking no chances as winter approaches.
They've been preparing since the summer.
Pa. road conditions and plow locations available on PennDOT’s website
PennDOT crews are already hard at work inspecting their equipment and reviewing plow routes, ready to take on the first snowfall of the incoming winter season.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro made a stop in northeast Pennsylvania on Wednesday to highlight economic growth.
The governor hosted a ceremonial signing of an executive order at Northpoint Development's Hazleton Logistics Building.
The executive order establishes a permitting fast-track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects.
Bakery Delite prepping nonstop for holiday season
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Santa Claus was at the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department earlier Wednesday to encourage car seat safety for the little ones.
The event, organized by the NEPA CPS Taskforce, brought in Santa to hand out goodie bags to kids and, more importantly, check car seats to ensure kids' safety ahead of holiday travel.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the decision many in Lackawanna County were hoping they wouldn't have to face: The 2025 budget includes a double-digit tax increase. The large hike was finalized on Wednesday.
Those in favor of the plan say it's an unfortunate but necessary step forward.
The new tax hike in Lackawanna County is 33%.
County commissioners who approved it say it's the first step in turning the financial condition of the county around.
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NORTHUMBERLAND — The annual Christmas Concini toy program for kids has started, with drop-off points for donated Christmas toys throughout the borough.In 1990, the late Chief Martin Concini Jr. desired to contribute to those families in Northumberland who were in need during the holiday season.Since 1998, the Northumberland Police Department has collected toys for the less fortunate in his memory.
