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SUNBURY — A moderate fire behind a Market Street business caused smoke and water damage Tuesday afternoon.

SUNBURY — Thirteen projects in Montour and Northumberland counties will share a combined $2.7 million in state funding, according to a news release from state Rep. Mike Stender, R-108.

BLOOMSBURG -- Corporations owned by Community Strategies Group and developer Matt Zoppetti have filed a lawsuit...

RALPHO TWP. -- The Ralpho Township Public Library is to build a meeting room, a new bathroom and make other...

ALMEDIA -- A woman was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after going back into her burning home twice to save two...

CATAWISSA -- A man facing 20 felony counts of having child pornography on his phone waived his right to a preliminary...

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SCOTT TWP. -- A Lightstreet man is accused of getting a woman some medical marijuana...

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man charged with impersonating a police officer in Lehman Township pleaded guilty to the charges against him.

Officials say Paul Dolan pled guilty Monday to receiving stolen property and impersonating a public servant in December 2023.

Two arrested, retail theft leads to police pursuit

Officials say he would pretend to respond to calls and was found to have stolen police gear in his possession.

He was arrested last December.

His sentencing is set for December 12.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — When the winter temps hit NEPA, a non-profit that helps people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity wants to be ready.

Winter weather is just around the corner and the team from Keystone Mission says they're gearing up for guests at their Wilkes-Barre and Scranton shelters.

"Right now, we have already started rolling out our Code Blue Shelter. That's our collaboration with the City of Scranton," said Keystone Mission Program Director Lasha Wyman-Klein.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Incumbent Matt Cartwright took to the debate stage to battle his opponent Republican challenger Rob Bresnanan in the 8th Congressional District.

WVIA hosted the debate at King's College in Wilkes-Barre.

Both were asked questions Tuesday night about what they would do in office if elected for the 8th District, which includes Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton.

Both candidates spoke about their concern for the state's ongoing economic crisis and border policy.

Matt Cartwright, Rob Bresnahan speak ahead of election