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Time running out to register to vote in PA

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Time is running out to register to vote for this November's election. In Pennsylvania, the gap between the two main political parties is closing in.

As the November 5 presidential election nears, Pennsylvania voters are ramping up their registration.

28/22 News spoke with Associate Professor of Political Science at Wilkes University Ben Toll. He says not only have the two major parties seen an increase in registration but third-party or unaffiliated voters as well.

Crews work on Price Creek to prevent flooding, road damage

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Work is being done on a certain creek that caused a lot of flooding and road damage in Dickson City back in 2021.

A heavy rainstorm caused Price Creek, which runs underground in Dickson City, to flood and spew water from underneath the road on Dundaff Street.

Borough officials hope this new project will prevent a disaster like that from ever happening again.

In May 2021, a powerful storm sent water and debris rushing down Price Creek, ultimately closing the road for six months.

Girls Scouts create tiny library for Shickshinny community

SCHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After seeing a need for books in their Shickshinny community, two longtime friends decided to do something about it.

In this week's segment of Here's to You Kid we meet 14-year-old Lily Bolton and 13-year-old Kinsey Dotzel. The two Girl Scouts were looking for a silver award project.

The duo decided to open "My Little Library" outside of the Northwest Area Primary School.

Attorney charged with tipping off client of police investigation

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they arrested and charged a Monroe County attorney for giving his client a hint that a search warrant would be executed at his home.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, investigators discovered an attorney, William Austin Watkins, of Tobyhanna, told his client confidential information, breaching his official duty.

The criminal complaint reports Watkins claimed to have overheard a conversation between troopers that a search warrant was going to be executed and firearms were involved.

Candidates for 9th Congressional District speak ahead of election

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — There are only 15 days to Election Day 2024 and candidates are ramping up their campaigns.

Pennsylvania is seen as a must-win for Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.

A lot of attention also focuses on congressional races: The results of which could shift the balance of power in Congress.

On Monday, 28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick looks at the race in the Ninth Congressional District from Your Local Election Headquarters.

One-month-old baby dies, father charged

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a one-month-old girl suffered severe injuries leading to her death and now her father is facing several charges.

According to the Carbondale Police Department, Chase Hawley, 23, admitted to police he harmed his infant daughter, Cecilia Hawley, on October 15 while trying to feed her.

Police say Hawley was alone with the infant after the mother left for work. Hawley told investigators he was trying to feed the girl, but "she would not take the bottle."

Man sentenced for death of 3-month-old baby

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