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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local school district is taking steps to make the planet better for both the students and the community.

The first electric school buses have arrived in Lackawanna County. From the outside, they may look like just your typical yellow school bus.

"The electric buses that are behind us are more than just a mode of transportation, they represent a step forward for a greener Scranton," said Superintendent Dr. Erin Keating.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The entrance to downtown Scranton has a vibrant upgrade.

A massive mural along the President Biden Expressway, showcasing the beauty and diversity of Lackawanna County.

The mural was officially dedicated this morning the project, commissioned by the Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture, aims to brighten up the city and showcase the diverse beauty of our region

This mural is now the first thing people see as they enter Scranton off Interstate 81, offering a vibrant snapshot of life in Lackawanna County.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State officials are reminding Pennsylvania voters the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November Election is fast approaching.

The Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt states October 21 is the last day voters will be able to register for the upcoming election on November 5.

"Every eligible Pennsylvanian who is not yet registered to vote still has the chance to do so before the October 21 deadline," Schmidt said.

Increasing security in Luzerne County for Election Day

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is wanted for questioning after police say she stole $400 worth of Ensure shakes from Walmart.

According to the Dickson City Police Department, the woman pictured was involved in a theft at Walmart in early September.

Dickson City Police

Dickson City Police

Three allegedly commit retail theft at Target

Police say the suspect stole over $400 worth of Ensure shakes from the superstore.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Fredericks at 570-489-3231 ext. 2062.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for three people for allegedly committing retail theft at Target.

According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on September 23 around 6:00 p.m. two women and a man entered Target and filled a shopping cart with merchandise.

Two wanted for alleged Target retail theft

Police say the group left the store without paying. The total amount of the stolen items is $385.40.

The suspects fled the area in a car pictured below.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police

HUGHESVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating a burglary where a man allegedly stole multiple guns from a weapons shop.

According to Pennsylvania State Police Montoursville Barracks, troopers were called for a burglary at The Blued Barrel Gun Shop on N. Railroad Street in Hughesville Borough.

The victim reported to troopers that multiple firearms were stolen.

The man pictured is a person of interest who police say on September 19 asked about the same weapons that were stolen on September 21.

Pennsylvania State Police

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