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Lewisburg inmate convicted of intending to kill cellmate, U.S. officials say

WILLIAMSPORT — An inmate at the federal prison in Lewisburg was convicted of assault with intent to commit murder and assault resulting in bodily injury following a three-day trial in Williamsport, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Day 2 of the Scranton Ice Festival kicks off

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While Saturday felt like spring followed by some rain hundreds came together to celebrate winter in Lackawanna County.

The big two-day ice festival in Downtown Scranton wraps up later Saturday night.

Ice, family, and fun are honestly the best ways to describe Scranton's downtown on ice.

The festival features more than 50 ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, and circus-themed entertainment.

Fatal head on collision in Schuylkill County

CASS TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash just after 7:30 p.m.

The crash occurred along Sunbury Road (Route 901) near the intersection of Live Oaks Road.

State Police near Frackville say that a vehicle traveling north lost control going along a bend at a high rate of speed attempting to pass several cars.

A vehicle traveling south struck the vehicle head on.

Man wanted for alleged stabbing

Both vehicles sustained heavy damage during the collision.

Missing girl controversy leads to officer removed

WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Controversy and confusion in Luzerne County Friday night a police officer has been let go, according to the chief of police, because of mishandled paperwork.

The removal led to a closed-door meeting in White Haven and what appeared to be tensions outside the building as well.

A missing persons report that was filed to the White Haven Police Department a day ago has now stirred controversy in the department, leading to the removal of an officer.

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