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RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter "Flynn" White Jr. in "Breaking Bad" has died, his representatives said.

Hurricane Simon pounded Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm on Sunday.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thirteen intersections in downtown Scranton will be transitioned from stoplights to stop signs during a 90-day testing period, according to a release from the mayor's office. Beginning Monday, October 19, several intersections will have stop signs installed and existing traffic signals be turned to flashing red lights. After 30 days [...]

LEWISBURG — The North Central Pennsylvania Group, a regional chapter of the Sierra Club, will hold a program explaining the impact and benefits of bats on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the EverTrue Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village Commons on Reitz Boulevard, Lewisburg.

Developed by a member of the Chan Soon-Shiong Institute of Molecular Medicine at Windber, a system for using data to solve real-world problems caused by cancer is making a mark nationally and internationally.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania is among 45 states and territories awaiting the approval of three court settlements with a trio of generic prescription drug makers accused of working together to manipulate the market, raising prices paid by consumers and limiting options for cheaper medicine.

LEWISBURG — Stories of area immigrants detained by the federal government and their families will be shared at a public event planned for later this month in Lewisburg.

SUNBURY — Educators continue to be at the forefront of Shikellamy’s Teaching and Education Pathway program as the district hosted students and teachers from four other school districts at an education conference Monday.

DANVILLE — The Hopewell Park Pump Track reconstruction is finished and open to the public, said Bob Stoudt, Montour Area Recreation Commission director.

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