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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's always one of the most closely watched races in the nation for the seat in the 8th Congressional District. The seat is currently held by Republican Rob Bresnahan.  

Wednesday, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti confirmed with 28/22 News that she is considering a run for that seat. The seat is seen as pivotal in next year's midterm election and could decide the balance of power in Congress.

Republicans now control both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Monroe County man has been charged with multiple child exploitation offenses.

22-year-old Christopher Mat Minnick of Tannersville allegedly persuaded a minor to engage in sexual conduct and produce child pornography. Minnick also sent obscene materials to four minors, according to police.

Man sentenced to over 15 years for drug trafficking

On Tuesday, Minnick was indicted on charges of production of child pornography, online enticement, transfer of obscene material to a minor, and receipt of child pornography.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A New York-based man has been sentenced to over 15 years in jail after pleading guilty to drug trafficking in Wilkes-Barre.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 42-year-old Jamell R. O'Neal pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl, along with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

MESHOPPEN TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A timeless tradition returns Wednesday, with a twist of fun in Wyoming County.

28/22's Sydney Kostus has more on how its annual fair is bringing another year of laughter, lights, and legacy.

Vacant grandstands won’t stay empty for long at the Wyoming County Fair on Wednesday morning, as day one of its six-day event will bring plenty of tractor pulls and live music to these grounds in Meshoppen Township.

MILL HALL, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after police say she fired off a gun, which forced a school to go on lockdown.

According to the Clinton County District Attorney's Office, 37-year-old Ashley Snook, of Mill Hall, entered guilty pleas to several charges on Tuesday, including terroristic threats - causing serious public inconvenience.

DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are looking for an ATV rider who allegedly fled from them in Luzerne County.

On August 14, around 8:49 p.m., Duryea police officers were on patrol in the area of Foote Avenue and Marcy Street when they saw an unregistered yellow ATV.

Police say when the ATV passed officers, the rider turned his head away, "appearing to avoid identification."

Man facing charges after Kingston Twp. police chase

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