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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — AccuWeather Global Weather Center is warning of an increasing threat of brush fires and wildfires across the United States during hot weather combined with record dry conditions.

AccuWeather meteorologists report there is a risk of wildfires this week across parts of 46 states. Specialists said "extreme and exceptional drought" is expanding in parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.

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MILTON — First Baptist Church of Milton, located at 316 Golf Course Road, Milton, is working with One Meal to pack 100,000 meals for hungry people around the world.

LEWISBURG — Susquehanna Valley Mediation is facilitating a monthly caregiver support group for those affected by the caregiving needs of a loved one.The group will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 at the Union County Resource Center, 480 Hafer Road, Lewisburg.“There are so many people in our community who experience stress and isolation as caregivers.

DANVILLE — Danville-based attorney Megan Moro will serve as the new public defender for Montour County after being approved by county commissioners Tuesday.

SELINSGROVE — A trunk-or-treat event will be held Oct. 31 at the Regional Engagement Center in Selinsgrove.

LEWISBURG — Two projects in Union County were approved for a combined $530,000 at the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) meeting in Harrisburg on Tuesday.Lewisburg Area School District’s Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School was awarded $500,000 for a roof replacement through the authority’s Public School Facility Improvement Grant (PSFIG) Program. Buffalo Township Municipal Sewer Authority was awarded $30,000 through the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide program, according to a press release from state Sen.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Match 6 Lottery ticket worth $1,600,000 was sold in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Lottery states a Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $1,620,000 from the Tuesday, October 22 drawing was sold in Tioga County.

The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, 17-25-31-37-41-48, to win the $1,620,000 jackpot prize.

Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $200K sold at 7-Eleven

Dandy Mini Mart on Route 287 in Middlebury Center, will earn a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween is just eight days away and many homeowners are finishing up decorations to get a fright out of trick-or-treaters.

To scare or not to scare, it’s a question homeowners contemplate when it comes to decorating for Halloween.

For homeowner John Sipper on Main Road in Hanover Township, the answer is easy.

Keystone Mission preparing for upcoming winter in Scranton

“I just love Halloween. I love the whole season, the time of year,” said Sipper.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he assaulted officers when he refused to stop for a roadblock due to a crash.

According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on October 21 around 10:30 a.m., officers were on the scene of a crash and traffic was stopped in all directions.

Police say a construction truck entered the intersection, ignoring orders to stop. The driver, Kyle Dale, 30, of Scranton, refused to stop, provide his driver's license, or get out of his vehicle, officers reported.

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced that Route 61 has reopened after a gas leak Wednesday morning.

Officials note that a contractor was working on the Route 61 Frackville to St. Clair reconstruction project struck a gas line between Schuylkill Mall Road, West Hancock Street, and Wade Road.

Keystone Mission preparing for upcoming winter in Scranton

According to PennDOT, Route 61 traffic is was detoured on Interstate 81, Route 901, and Route 209 due to a gas leak.