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SUNBURY — There will be no tax increase in Sunbury in 2026 after City Council balanced the $4.86 million 2026 budget Monday night.

he Warrior Run School board at Monday night’s meeting voted 5-4 to approve Scott Shaffer as a volunteer, despite opposition by members in the audience.

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CATAWISSA TWP. — A traffic stop for an expired registration led to a man being charged...

WASHINGTONVILLE -- A map snafu means a small section of the Montour Preserve is included in a request by Talen to...

CLEVELAND TWP. -- A man assaulted a 14-year-old girl at Knoebels Crystal Pool then fled from park security, court...

BERWICK -- Fire engulfed a large family home at the corner of 16th and North Market streets here Monday morning,...

FAIRMOUNT TWP. -- A Benton woman reported someone stealing $100 cash as well as debit and credit cards out of her car...

PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spooky sights on one Palmerton corner are stopping traffic! A life-size Pennywise greets drivers right under the stop sign, reminding everyone to stop for scares. Just down the block, skeletons are crawling up fences and hanging from poles, while purple lights lead trick-or-treaters through an eerie arch of skulls. From [...]

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Monday, the Tipsy Turtle Make Life Count Charity hosted their annual ticket raffle to benefit the Medical Oncology's Prescription Assistance Fund, an account designated to help alleviate the financial burdens of patients in need. The raffle had many prizes, including $10,000 in cash. Over 21 years, the Make [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local school district is impacted by the Pennsylvania state budget impasse. The budget is now 119 days overdue, and the district is still forced to operate without funding. Monday's meeting at the West Scranton Intermediate School covered the financial future of the school district as more time passes with [...]