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Pennsylvania voters could have their mail-in ballots thrown out if they do not write accurate dates on envelopes they use to return them under a state Supreme Court ruling. It could impact the presidential race. The state’s high court ruled Friday on procedural grounds. It said a lower court that found the mandate unenforceable should not have taken up the case because it did not draw in the election boards in all 67 counties. The left-leaning groups that filed the case only sued two of them, Philadelphia and Allegheny counties.

SUNBURY — Northumberland County District Attorney Michael O’Donnell asked a judge to use previous testimony from witnesses in an attempted homicide trial who may now refuse to testify after a fatal shooting in connection with the case.

Looking at images of Bucknell University’s Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium from its opening a century ago, the stadium itself is remarkably similar. The horseshoe shape, the track surrounding the playing field and the brick walls from black and white images are nearly identical to those high-resolution images from the 21st century.

MIFFLINBURG — Students in Mifflinburg Area School District are expected to return to classes Monday after a “bee issue” caused the closure of the elementary school on Friday.

SUNBURY — Shikellamy Business Manager Brian Manning said the real cost of the latest teachers union contract proposal — factoring in all costs — would be approximately $7.7 million and could force tax increases of 7 mills per year.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop in Wilkes-Barre Friday ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election.

Recent polling shows Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a virtual dead heat nationally and here in PA.

Vice president's overall message Friday night was: that it's time to move forward and that America will not go back.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing people from all over Northeastern Pennsylvania to Wilkes-Barre during Friday's rally.

Many attendees 28/22 News spoke with are excited to see Vice President Harris in person, rather than on a screen. Those attending the rally hope their presence demonstrates their strong support for Harris and Walz.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Vice President Kamala Harris's visit is being met with plenty of opposition in the Diamond City.

Dozens of protestors gathered near where the vice president is set to speak Friday evening to send Vice President Kamala Harris a message and show their support for former president Donald Trump.

Roads closures, public parking for Vice President Kamala Harris’ Wilkes-Barre rally

HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that four people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout September.

On September 5 around 9:30 p.m., troopers responded to a theft where a 38-year-old woman from Hazleton, stole $128.99 worth of food and medicine from Walmart

Officer injured while chasing down suspect

SUNBURY — The public will be allowed to attend preliminary hearings for two men suspected of being involved in an Aug. 15 homicide that occurred outside the Northumberland County Courthouse.