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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the World Health Organization, anxiety disorders rank as the most prevalent mental health disorder globally, affecting four percent of the population.

The National Eating Disorders Association reports that nine percent of Americans will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime and only a quarter of those affected receive treatment.

This is a reason why Maryland University's Psychological Services held a free screening day for those disorders.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is being charged after police say he inappropriately exposed himself in a Scranton parking lot.

According to the Scranton Police Department, officers responded to a 911 caller who witnessed a man acting in a lewd manner.

The victim told police when entered her car, a man, later identified as Jarrett Edmonds, 43, turned toward her while he was pleasuring himself, as stated in court documents.

Decomposed remains discovered in Wilkes-Barre home

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators announced that decomposed remains were discovered in the basement of a Wilkes-Barre home.

Police Chief Joseph Coffay, Luzerne County Coroner Jillian Matthews, and District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce released information Thursday afternoon regarding the Carlisle Street investigation which has been ongoing in the Diamond City this week.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pittston City's Saint Patrick's Parade is set to kick off this weekend.

Parade Day in Pittston will begin on Saturday, March 2, with a mass held at Saint John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, Pittston at 8:30 a.m.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — United Gas Improvement Corporation (UGI) has announced another decrease in gas bills in March.

According to UGI, the cost of their gas rates will go down three percent starting March 1, lowering average bills from $93.96 per month to $91.04 per month.

“This rate decrease follows a significant drop in December and is benefiting our customers during the winter heating season. Natural gas continues to be a safe, reliable, low carbon and increasingly more affordable energy choice,” said Paul Szykman, Chief Regulatory Officer.

WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators say they have arrested an alleged dealer for selling drugs in Wyoming County.

According to the Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters, on February 27, Anthony C. Donnora, Sr. was arrested.

Arrests made, two found with meth near San Souci Parkway

Donnora has been charged with the following;

Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Fentanyl 

Two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Fentanyl and Cocaine

Authorities have set Donnora's bail at $1,000,000.

WILBURTON NUMBER TWO, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An update on an ongoing I-Team investigation into an underground fire burning near a small Columbia County community.

Residents of Wilburton Number Two reached out to the I-Team saying concerns for their health and safety were being ignored by the powers that be.

On Thursday, 28/22 News heard from officials whose job it is to keep people safe from potentially dangerous environmental problems.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced an eight-month detour will be in place starting Friday in Carbon County.

According to the PA Turnpike Commission, Hatchery Road is located above the northbound 550 bridge on the PA Turnpike's Northeast Extension (I-476) and will be closed to traffic starting Friday, March 1 through October 31.

The approximate eight-month closure is part of a bridge replacement project on the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension, officials say.

Keystone College Sugar Shack hosting open house Sunday

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people have been arrested and charged after police say they were found with methamphetamine.

According to the Hanover Township Police Department, on February 20 around 1:10 a.m., 45-year-old, Frank Geklinsky, of Nanticoke and 38-year-old Jocelynne A Krout, of Wilkes-Barre Township were located in the area of the San Souci.

Juvenile reported missing in Luzerne County

Police say both were found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 

Both are facing drug-related charges.

FACTORYVILLE, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s three weeks into maple sugaring season and students at one local college are hard at work producing delicious syrup.

28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus checked out Keystone College’s sugar shack ahead of its open house this weekend.

Follow the smell of maple syrup at Keystone College, it’ll lead you to the sugar shack.

Smoke coming from the shop is all from stoking the fire and creating tasty maple syrup.