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FOREST CITY, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A hot debate is brewing in NEPA over allowing minors to check out books from the library without parental oversight.

On Monday, the Library Board of Trustees in Susquehanna County amended a rule that allows parents to keep better track of the books their kids are borrowing.

This means parents, not children, are solely responsible for who can add or remove a name, giving access to a library account.

Before, kids could keep their checkout history private from their parents.

Due to a lack of EMTs, township supervisors decided to cut paid EMS services, including ambulance transport to hospitals. Only volunteer EMS services will continue.

Another Columbia University student said that the Trump administration has targeted her for deportation over her pro-Palestinian views.

LEWISBURG — Colorectal cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer death, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (CCA) — but it doesn’t have to be; with routine screening and treatment, colorectal cancer is highly treatable.

Epilepsy, a neurological disorder affecting approximately 3.4 million Americans, remains widely misunderstood despite its prevalence. In Central Pennsylvania, healthcare providers work tirelessly to bridge gaps between awareness, treatment and support for those living with the condition.

SUNBURY — The Sunbury Police Department grew by one after Monday night when City Council hired its 11th full-time officer.

MAHONING TOWNSHIP, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says crews will be working on a water and sewer rehabilitation project this week in Montour County.

PennDOT announced on Monday they are advising drivers of a water and sewer rehabilitation project on Bloom Road (Route 2008) in Mahoning Township.

Starting on Wednesday, March 26, a contractor working for Veolia Water will be working on Bloom Road near the intersection with Cashner's Lane between Kingsley Avenue and Lombard Avenue, PennDOT explained.

A former Schuylkill County officer was arrested after impersonating police and having a fake temporary license plate during a traffic stop.

DeJoy had said in February that he had intended to step down but hadn’t set a date.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A record-breaking year. The Times Leader Media Group received hundreds of thousands of nominations and votes in this year's Best of the Best Competition.

On Monday, they are celebrating at the Woodlands in Plains Township.

This honor recognizes excellence in the workplace, the theater, non-profits, and even community events.

28/22 News spoke to one of the business winners.

Residents rally in Wyoming County for Medicare, Medicaid