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DANVILLE — A member of the Danville Fire Police was found dead in his vehicle while on the job Tuesday evening.
Democrat Amanda Waldman, a long-time resident of eastern Lycoming County, is seeking the District 9 congressional seat now held by incumbent Republican Dan Meuser.
The North Central Secure Treatment Unit in Danville was among the Pennsylvania juvenile detention and treatment centers named in sexual abuse lawsuits filed Wednesday.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The suspect in a Scranton death that happened in October 2023 has been found guilty.
William Auriemma was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Richard Hazelton Jr.
Man allegedly assaulted officers after ignoring roadblock
Auriemma was found not guilty of first and third-degree murder.
A sentencing date has yet to be set.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton sealed the deal with Verizon to provide all residents with universal internet access.
The partnership will develop an all-reaching network of fiber internet access to Scranton homes.
It will allow all city residents to subscribe to high-speed internet and help close the existing digital divide.
Lackawanna County DA talks on local efforts for upcoming National Drug Take-Back Day
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Unused prescription drugs find their way too often into the wrong hands, creating a dangerous and often tragic situation.
Many times prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved to be abused or illegally sold.
Meanwhile, drugs flushed down toilets contaminate the water supply, so it's important to dispose of them properly.
When in doubt, throw them out! This Saturday, October 26, is National Drug Take-Back Day.
28/22 News sat down with Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell to talk about local efforts.
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A charter school in Schuylkill County is filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against the administration of the Pottsville Area School District.
Representatives from Gillingham Charter School in Pottsville, say their students were denied entrance to a recent college fair for county schools.
22 teachers and students claim their rights were violated.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton residents can expect some exciting changes in their local parks and pools, with several major construction projects underway and more to come.
Major park projects are currently taking place in Scranton such as the anticipated complex over at Nay Aug Park
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Plains Township took part in a driving enforcement which resulted in 76 citations and two arrests.
Plains Township Police Department stated they participated in an aggressive driving initiative during the month of October, targeting aggressive driving on roadways.
Man accused of multiple Home Depot retail thefts
Officers say they arrested a driver for DUI, a drug arrest, and 76 traffic citations for a variety of traffic offenses including speeding.
