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DANVILLE — A Washingtonville man faces felony charges in Montour County for stealing a John Deere tractor from Derry Township.

LEWISBURG — A Vivitrol program will be introduced for inmates at Union County Jail before the end of the year.

DANVILLE — Danville police said they were attempting to help a homeless man knocking on doors in the borough seeking a ride to Selinsgrove. The incident resulted in felony charges.

DANVILLE — Construction along the Hess Recreation Area access road has been completed ahead of schedule and the road is open for use.

HARRISBURG — The maximum pay for borough mayors and council members along with second-class township supervisors would grow under separate bills that advanced Tuesday within the Pennsylvania Senate.

Supermarkets in Pennsylvania are legally allowed to sell ready-to-drink cocktails after Act 86 of 2024 was signed into law on July 17 of this year.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is charged after two children say he sexually molested them during a camping trip.

47-year-old Joseph Polisky of Edwardsville was arrested Tuesday afternoon.

The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office along with the Kingston Police were contacted after two children reported the assault.

Market Street Bridge closed, police on scene

Police say the children, both under 12, told them Polisky inappropriately touched them while on a camping trip near Harvey's Lake in May of 2020.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The city of Scranton awarded over $300,000 in grants to 19 visual and performing artists and arts organizations as part of its American Rescue Plan funding.

The grants aim to support artists impacted by the pandemic, including theater companies, musicians, and dancers. Preference was given to Scranton-based groups.

Century-old trolley under restoration

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — As we get closer to the November election, there are some important details every voter needs to keep in mind to ensure their vote counts.

Election Day is right around the corner, so now is the time to double-check everything to make sure you're set to cast your vote on November 5.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Market Street Bridge and River Street in the area of the bridge were closed for hours, causing major traffic delays as police investigated a deadly crash late Tuesday afternoon.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department confirmed with 28/22 News the crash has turned deadly and the victim's identity has not been released at this time.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Market Street and River Street shortly before 5:15 p.m.

Woman’s body found in front yard of Nanticoke home