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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Scranton Police say they have arrested a man in connection with the multiple alarm arson last Wednesday.

The Scranton Police Department announced that they have arrested 41-year-old Anthony Dick in connection with the September 25 fire at Schoenberg Salt Company.

The press release states that this stems from an investigation with assistance of the Scranton Fire Department Investigation Bureau and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Dick is being charged with multiple felony related arson charges.

HARRISBURG — Second-class township supervisors in Pennsylvania are eligible for increased compensation under a bill passed into law this week, but it’s up to local government to decide whether or not to increase pay for the elected officials.

LEWISBURG — A convicted sexual offender required to register for 25 years allegedly moved away from Lewisburg to California without notifying state police in May, according to Buffalo Valley Regional Police.

If You Go What: Community Fossil Dig When: Today, Oct. 5, 9–11 a.m. Where: Spring Township Shale Pit, Beaver Springs How much: Donation of $5 per registrant suggested. More information: www.linnconservancy.org or 570-524-2959

WILLIAMSPORT — According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police on Friday afternoon reports of an active shooter at the Williamsport High School were false.

SELINSGROVE — Just a month away from the general election, political experts remain unsure who will be the next president of the United States, though most agree it’s going to be close.

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that if advanced into law, would add motorcycles to the category of vehicles protected by Pennsylvania’s Automobile Lemon Law.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College dedicated its new Frank and Carolyn Kowalski Center for Advanced Healthcare Education in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

The 8 million dollar facility brings new opportunities for students and the community in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

At 60,000 square feet across five floors, the new center will house King's College's first doctorate in occupational therapy and accelerated nursing programs, offering students hands-on experience

 
BERWICK – State Police evacuated the Sheetz here Friday for about three hours while they investigated a suspicious package left at the front of the building.
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MIDDLEBURG — A portion of East Main Street in Middleburg is being closed to traffic after a vehicle crashed and landed on top of a 500-gallon propane tank, according to emergency reports.