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MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two former Mount Carmel officers have pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to deprive rights under color of law.

This comes after a federal indictment says David Donkochik and Jonathan McHugh used their authority while in uniform to assault numerous people without justifiable cause.

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They are accused of violating the civil rights of 22 people over a three-year period.

They face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

WILLIAMSPORT — A third former officer charged with using excessive force in arrests signed an agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy to deprive constitutionally protected rights, according to court documents.

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said Wednesday his actions will eliminate trillions of dollars in regulatory costs and “hidden taxes,” lowering the cost of living for American families and reducing prices for such essentials such as buying a car, heating your home and operating a business.

LEWISBURG — Three incumbents and a newcomer are running for four school board director positions in Lewisburg Area School District.

MIDDLEBURG — One candidate has filed a petition seeking nomination in the spring primary for one of five open Midd-West School board seats.

MILTON — The Milton School District Board of Directors discussed a wide range of issues at Tuesday night's work session, including new statewide STEELS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability) standards.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

Schools all over the nation were told to shut down. Forced to learn online, students and teachers didn't return to the classroom for at least a year.

28/22 News caught up with teachers in Scranton to talk about how students have progressed over the last five years.

DIMOCK TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new public water system is in the works in Susquehanna County after years of water contamination concerns.

Pennsylvania American Water says it has completed drilling for two test wells as potential drinking water sources in Dimock.

The project is funded by a 2022 plea agreement with Coterra Energy.

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It will bring clean water to residents affected by past contamination.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Cases of measles are on the rise across the country, with more than 200 reported in 12 states so far this year, including one right here in Pennsylvania.

Health officials tell 28/22 News they're paying close attention to measles symptoms, as many haven't encountered a case since the vaccine became widely available, noting that most cases across the US involve unvaccinated individuals.

Measles, a highly contagious disease, was once thought to be nearly eliminated in the US in 2000.

Veterans gather at The Marketplace at Steamtown for VA healthcare enrollment amid expected job cuts in the agency.