HARRISBURG — Legislation proposing to overhaul Pennsylvania’s tax credit program for school choice split the state House on Monday as Democrats touted reforms for transparency into how the funds are used while Republicans warned the suggested shifts would harm families and students.
LEWISBURG — Union County Judge Michael Piecuch rejected a plea deal for a Millmont woman accused of stealing $50,000 from the Mifflinburg American Legion.
MUNCY, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A volunteer fire company in Lycoming County is temporarily relocating after a sewage backup forced firefighters from the station. On Monday, the Muncy Township Volunteer Fire Company will begin moving into the Muncy Area Volunteer Fire Company station. The move comes two months after raw sewage backed up through showers [...]
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Monroe County park is getting a new look: Construction is underway at Chestnuthill Township Park for two new pickleball courts. Township officials say, with the popularity of the game and with many other areas having their own courts, they decided to provide one for their residents as well. [...]
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A winning Powerball ticket worth $1,000,000 was sold at a Monroe County gas station. Sunoco on North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn for Saturday's drawing. The winner has not [...]
CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A once popular but dangerous hiking trail in Carbon County remains closed years after being shut down. Now, officials are looking to reopen the trail, welcoming visitors at their own risk. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens visited the destination on Monday and has more on what to expect with the reopening. [...]
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The bill, which passed 85-5 and now heads to the House, has been the focus of negotiations as lawmakers try to address housing costs in an election year.
The limited-edition Pink Drink-inspired collectible cup arrives next month. Here's how to get it.
SHAMOKIN DAM — A California man has been cited for soliciting without a permit in Shamokin Dam.
