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Around 2 a.m. on Thursday, a man broke into at least eight cars throughout Bloomsburg. Police are still working to identify him.

PennDOT announced construction projects around Lackawanna, Pike, and Susquehanna County starting Monday, March 17.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Starting Monday morning, lane restriction will be put in place across multiple counties along Interstate 81 and 84, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

PennDOT stated in a release that crews will be working across multiple counties on different types of work.

Ron Nessen, the veteran broadcast journalist who served as press secretary for President Gerald Ford, died in Maryland Wednesday.

Wednesday's launch attempt was called off after concerns over a critical hydraulic system popped up less than four hours before planned liftoff.

The measure is now headed to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It was a day filled with fresh baked treats in Luzerne County.

Coffee Inclusive's new bakery shop held its grand opening this afternoon in Pittston.

Employees were recognized and dignitaries and representatives were also there for the ribbon cutting.

As part of the fun and celebration, Founder and CEO of Coffee Inclusive, Frank Bartoli, got a pie to the face from his daughter Ellie.

She's also one of the employees.

A report by the Santa Fe County animal control agency shows there was no evidence of infectious disease, trauma or poisoning.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In December, the Scranton school board unanimously approved the reintroduction of a preschool program, now the Pilot program is up and running.

The preschool program is thriving once again for Scranton School District, welcoming the youngest learners back into the classroom.

Every morning, preschool teacher Ariana Pillier warmly greets a lively group of students, eagerly gathering around for circle time to shake out their 'sillies'.

HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Two witnesses walking by an apartment building fire stepped in to stop the flames before things got out of hand.

According to Hughestown Fire Department, crews were called to the 200 block of Parsonage Street around 4:30 p.m.

Officials say that two people driving by the fire had fire extinguishers on them to help quell the flames early.

That, and a quick response by the Hughestown Fire Department helped prevent further damage of the building that houses three apartments.