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DANVILLE -- A fire police officer here died Tuesday night during a trunk-or-treat at Danville Primary School.
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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're looking for a fun Halloween activity that's fun for the whole family, King's College is set to host a Things That Go Boom in the Night event on October 30.

The free event will be held by the King's College Department of Chemistry and Physics and offers interactive science activities and demonstrations.

Hard work pays off in homemade Halloween display

The event will take place on the third floor of the Sheehy-Farmer Student Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Our Halloween House of the Night takes us to Luzerne County!

At the house on Fourth Street in Pittston, a giant werewolf and scarecrow greet visitors daring enough to stop by the eerie-decorated home.

Hard work pays off in homemade Halloween display

The home even pays tribute to the hit Disney movie Hocus Pocus with a blow-up of the Sanderson Sisters.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The state has made improvements to this General Election's mail-in ballots that should make it easier for older voters to cast their vote and create a smoother process for those collecting them.

State officials say the ballot design revisions are intended to eliminate errors and make it easier for NEPA's older residents to make their vote count.

Colorful envelopes, clearer instructions, and a printed year are all new revisions to the mail-in ballot.

SELINSGROVE — Promoting inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ community was the goal of a workshop attended by Selinsgrove community leaders on Wednesday.

SUNBURY — The rumor is Sunbury City Hall is a scary place.

DANVILLE — “Early detection saves lives” is more than a slogan to Christine Gordon.

It is hunting season which means dear activity is increasing. Along with that, daylight-saving time is soon to put more vehicles on the road during the peak hours for dear activity. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising drivers to slow down and stay alert.

Sen. Bob Casey cruised to victory in three congressional elections during his political career but this year Republican Dave McCormick is on his heels to unseat the Pennsylvania Democrat and potentially shift majority control of the U.S. Senate.

SUNBURY — The James R. Eister Youth and Community Center will host the 9th annual Pink At The Rink hockey game on Sunday.