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NORTHUMBERLAND — The annual Christmas Concini toy program for kids has started, with drop-off points for donated Christmas toys throughout the borough.In 1990, the late Chief Martin Concini Jr. desired to contribute to those families in Northumberland who were in need during the holiday season.Since 1998, the Northumberland Police Department has collected toys for the less fortunate in his memory.

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PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 70-year-old Luzerne County man was struck by a vehicle and left for dead as he rode his bicycle along a busy highway. He says he wants justice.

Plains Township Police are still investigating the hit and run, but say there is nothing new to report. Ron Skiro was struck down near the intersection of Route 315 and Jumper Road. He believes it's a miracle he's alive.

"All I know is lights out, I'm in Geisinger trauma center, that's all I remember," recalled Skiro.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he threatened to blow up a Turkey Hill in Scranton.

According to the Scranton Police Department, on November 19 officers were called to the Turkey Hill on Providence Raod for a man threatening to "blow up the gas station."

The store manager explained to police that the man, identified as Nathan Reid, was holding a fuel pump in one hand and a lighter in the other, as stated in the affidavit.

Wrong way crash injures two, driver to be cited

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the most wonderful, but also the busiest time of year for area bakeries with Thanksgiving next week.

Slicing and weighing the perfect dough amount is routine before the sun comes up at Bakery Delite in Plains Township.

"Everything gets turned on at three in the morning, proof boxes, ovens, and then we’re baking all morning long. It could go into the afternoon, especially around the holidays," said Annette Kosmach, manager of Bakery Delite.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators say a driver will be cited after they and another driver were injured in a wrong-way crash in Lackawanna County.

According to Captain Lukasewicz of the Scranton Police Department, around 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, the 911 Center received several calls about a wrong-way driver on Route 11.

The driver was coming through the Notch area on the Scranton/South Abington Township border heading into South Abington Township in the lane that leads into Scranton.

Man dies after hitting tree during crash

PALMYRA TWP., PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man has died after his car crashed into a tree in Pike County.

According to PSP, on October 25 around 5:20 p.m., troopers were called to the 600 block of Lake Wallenpaupack Road (State Route 507) for a report of a car crash.

Police chase ends with driver facing DUI charges

The crash happened when the car being driven by 57-year-old Glenn Johnson, of Tafton, veered into the oncoming lane and hit a tree on the roadway, troopers reported.

(WBRE/WYOU) — With the threat of winter weather potentially impacting Friday morning's commute in northeastern Pennsylvania, drivers can check road conditions and snow plow locations in real time on PennDOT's website.

Regional Weather Forecasts

511PA.com allows drivers to check current conditions on state roads for traffic, crashes, and speed restrictions during winter weather. You can also utilize their camera system to see roads in real-time.

Courtesy: PennDOT

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report the driver of a pickup truck is facing DUI charges after they say he was found passed out at a stop light and then led officers on a chase.

According to the Hazleton Police Department, on Thursday, November 14, around 2:30 a.m., offices encountered a Ford pickup truck stopped at a green traffic light on Diamond Avenue and Laurel Street.

Officers said they approached the truck and saw a man passed out on the driver's seat and an open alcoholic container in the cup holder.

SELINSGROVE — The annual Tree Fest of Children's Books begins Saturday at Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library in Selinsgrove.