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LEWISBURG — By night, Curtis Beachel is a custodian for Lewisburg Area School District.

The ruling came hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the Trump administration finished its six-week purge of programs at the U.S. agency.

Matthew L. Castleberry is charged with sexually assaulting a minor at a birthday party in 2023, police said. He was arrested Monday night by Montour Police.

(NEXSTAR) – A lunar eclipse will be visible for stargazers across the U.S. this March for the first time in roughly two years.

The event is set to begin late at night on March 13 or early in the morning on March 14 — depending on where you live — when the moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and appear to turn red.

The good news for those of you who are hoping to catch the lunar phenomenon is that it will be visible to all of the U.S. and the majority of the Western Hemisphere, according to NASA.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A viral disease spread by mosquitos was found in Lackawanna County in December.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) killed a horse in Lackawanna County. There have been no reported human cases.

People with EEE may demonstrate flu-like symptoms with advanced cases progressing to meningitis or encephalitis. EEE is not contagious from human to human.

‘REAL ID Day’ being hosted with deadline approaching

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the REAL ID deadline approaching on May 7, PennDOT and the Shapiro administration are hosting a REAL ID Day across the commonwealth.

On Monday, March 17 the Wilkes-Barre Drivers License Center will host a REAL ID Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Search underway for escaped state hospital patient

Getting a REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but starting on May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to:

Board domestic commercial flights.

Enter a military base.

Experts said the real amount of air pollution might be far greater as many parts of the world lack the monitoring needed for more accurate data.

Colorectal cancer ranks as the fourth most diagnosed and second deadliest cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Casual Day promotes getting screened.

CARBONDALE TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities report a 13-year-old has died after a collision involving an ATV and SUV.

On Monday evening, around 7:45 p.m., the Carbondale Township Police were called to the intersection of Electric Street and Meredith Street for an ATV and SUV crash.

Driver dies after hitting tree in the road

Trooper Urban tells 28/22 News that a juvenile was killed as a result of the crash. Lackawanna County Coroner Timothy Rowland identified the victim as 13-year-old Gregory Perri of Fell Township.

The new bag policy is rolling out just before Southwest switches to assigned seating like other U.S. airlines.