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CHESTNUT HILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a 13-year-old on a dirt bike was chased and punched by a driver during a road rage incident in Monroe County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on September 15 around 7:00 p.m., troopers were called to the 1300 block of Brian Lane in Chestnuthill Township for a road rage incident.

Details on shooting, father charged with killing son

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lehigh County coroner states a woman has died from injuries she sustained during a house fire in Hazleton.

According to Coroner Daniel Buglio, on Sunday, September 29, Lisa Thompson, 59, from Hazleton died of smoke inhalation at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.

Details on shooting, father charged with killing son

The fire occurred in the 600 block of Peace Street in Hazleton on September 15 around 6:30 a.m.

EAST UNION TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A father is being charged with murder of the third degree after killing his son during an argument, police stated.

John Francis Gustites, 67, of Sheppton, has been charged after investigators say he had an argument with his son over a vehicle that then escalated.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on September 28, troopers were called to Franklin Street in East Union Township to help in a death investigation that happened that morning.

SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As October approaches, many people are finding the ‘spooky spirit of Halloween’ at one shop in the Poconos.

28/22 News stopped by the candle business to learn more about its building’s frightening history.

Thousands of hand-poured candles and trinkets fill the Candle Shoppe of the Poconos in Swiftwater.

Stuffed monkeys are popular items, why you may ask? Because the shop is known for alleged paranormal animal activity.

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced a lane restriction will be placed on Route 309 near Sheetz on Monday and Tuesday.

According to PennDOT, there will be lane restrictions on Route 309 near Sheetz in Kingston Township on September 30 and October 1.

Lane restriction coming to Interstate-81 South in Lackawanna County

PennDOT

The lane restriction will be between Sheetz and Carverton and Church Street intersection from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to install traffic signal heads and mast arms.

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