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HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Two witnesses walking by an apartment building fire stepped in to stop the flames before things got out of hand.

According to Hughestown Fire Department, crews were called to the 200 block of Parsonage Street around 4:30 p.m.

Officials say that two people driving by the fire had fire extinguishers on them to help quell the flames early.

That, and a quick response by the Hughestown Fire Department helped prevent further damage of the building that houses three apartments.

Pennsylvania Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver proposes naming the southern section of the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project the “Joseph McGranaghan Memorial Highway.”

SUNBURY — Raise the Region, the 30-hour online fundraiser for hundreds of nonprofits in the area, raised more than $2 million for the fifth consecutive year.

RIVERSIDE — Approximately 163 employees will be impacted by the pending closure of Merck’s Cherokee plant with layoffs set to begin in May, the company confirmed Friday.

LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Area and Mifflinburg Area School Districts entered into a unique agreement for students attending SUN Area Technical School in New Berlin.

MILLMONT — Christ’s United Lutheran 4 Bells Church, located west of Mifflinburg, and the Scouting America Crew 2536 will host a chicken barbecue sale on Saturday, March 29.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The "Pi" that students at Good Shepherd Academy are singing about is not a slice of apple pie.

It is "Pi day" to celebrate a circle's circumference of 3.14.

March 14 is pi day because it is the third month and the 14th day.

7th and 8th graders here marked the occasion by experimenting with paper bottle rockets since pi applies to the round pvc launching pipes.

Students also tackled math problems and enjoyed slices of pizza pies for lunch!

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The investigation into a firebombing at the office of a state lawmaker in Luzerne County is moving forward, so says the Police Chief.

The incident, which was caught on camera, occurred on the night of February 19th at State Representative Alec Ryncavage's office in Nanticoke.

PA State Representative’s office firebombed

SELINSGROVE — Three incumbents and one political newcomer are seeking election to Selinsgrove Borough Council this year.

MILTON — A painting exhibition performed by several cats playfully rolling over a blank paint-covered canvas served as a showcase of a new space for rescued cats.