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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New life has been brought into an old theater in Downtown Scranton. It's been almost a year since new owners took over the centuries-old building and they are celebrating by giving back to the community.

A new marquee hangs above the entrance to the Ritz Theater on Wyoming Avenue in Downtown Scranton.

Since the new owner, Jim Olecki, and his partner bought the building in December of 2023, nearly $1,000,000 in renovations have been done to this 117-year-old building. The 500-seat theater was also renovated.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Prior to Luigi Mangione's arrest, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) put him on their most wanted list, offering a $50,000 reward.

An employee from a McDonald's in Altoona reportedly called the police after recognizing Mangione, but there is some protocol in place before this person will be paid out.

It's a question on the minds of many: Should the McDonald's employee who called the police to report Luigi Mangione receive his or her reward?

DANVILLE — A Hughesville man facing felony charges stemming from a fatal crash on New Year’s Day is headed to court in Montour County.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holiday season is getting even merrier for local children in need.

Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) held its 10th Annual Stuff the Bus event over the weekend for the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots Drive.

LCTA’s ‘Stuff the Bus for Toys for Tots’ to kick off

This year, they set up shop at the Pittston Walmart to collect new toys, games, and even cash for area children.

LCTA collected more than 2,000 toys and raised more than $7,000 dollars during this year's event.

SUNBURY — Sunbury Police Chief Travis Bremigen has a simple message to those thinking of stealing packages from porches this holiday season.

SELINSGROVE — Bot’s Tavern owner Rick Schuck began preparing his downtown business for Saturday’s playoff game between Susquehanna and Bethel universities on the Selinsgrove campus as soon as he heard the local football team had made it to the Division III quarterfinals.

MILTON — A Milton man faces felony aggravated indecent assault and other sex-related charges after state police say the 36-year-old assaulted a then 10-year-old in his care more than 100 times over six years, according to state police.

DANVILLE — A rental registration ordinance was sent back to committee in Danville on Tuesday evening after local property owners spoke out against it.

DANVILLE — Downtown Danville will be transformed into a winter wonderland for a late-night shoppers event Friday.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The owner of a Scranton restaurant has cooked up a new title World Rice Champion.

Chef Ryan Von Smith has a sweet spot for culinary competitions.

The World Food Championships is the ultimate food sports event in Indianapolis. Hundreds of the world's best chefs competed for food, fame, and fortune in the twelve-category event.

Scranton's own Chef Ryan Von Smith competed in the rice category and served up a delicious duck dish to take the title.