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May is National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month, and one program is recognizing and advocating the profession by holding a free screening.

Bishop Bambera presided over the mass held at St. Peter's Cathedral along Wyoming Avenue on Wednesday.

Cleanup is now underway after strong storms moved across our area on Tuesday, causing flooding in Honesdale.

While the cardinals are known to wear their scarlet red attire, some individuals involved in conclave proceedings were seen in black and purple vestments.

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An accused killer remains on the run on Wednesday. 55-year-old Terence Ray from Hazleton is wanted for the brutal murder of 39-year-old Jessica Lockwood last week.

Her body was found burning along a Hazleton road. He's been the focus of a nationwide search ever since, and 28/22 News is learning more about Ray's past, which includes alleged violence and threats of violence against his own family.

The State House of Representatives voted 102-101 to approve the Cannabis Health and Safety Act (HB1200), which now advances to the State Senate for consideration.

The man is accused of repeatedly harassing Aniston by sending her unwanted voicemail, email and social media messages starting in 2023.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man has been charged with rape and other related charges after an investigation.

Police say Louis Best, 47, was arrested after a victim said Best had raped and inappropriately touched them multiple times starting when the victim was a teenager.

Man faces charges for alleged sexual contact with child at church

According to the affidavit, the most recent alleged incident was on Easter 2024.

Police say they arrested Best on May 7, and have charged him with rape and other related charges.

LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Sunrise Rotary Club is looking for sponsors for its annual Flags for Heroes event.