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Columbia County swimming pool reopens after chemical leak

HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A public pool is reopened after a chemical leak in Columbia County.

Hemlock Township Police say crews were working on the Little Fishing Creek Area Swimming Pool when a leak occurred.

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It caused two different chemicals to mix with each other.

The pool is back open, operating under regular business hours.

K9 lifeguard Kelby making waves in local state park

COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new recruit on the lifeguard crew at a local state park isn't who you might expect. A four-legged friend joined the team, and she's already making waves.

When Kelby the canine lifeguard puts on her goggles and life vest, she's ready to get to work.

Kelby, a two-and-a-half-year-old Newfoundland, has been training to save lives since she was 12 weeks old.

Kelby is a lifeguard at Beltzville State Park, and she made her fourth rescue on Sunday, helping to save a man's life.

Company expansion to bring new jobs to Hanover Township

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local officials are celebrating a new company expanding in our area. The Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Sigler was in Hanover Township for the opening of Itoh Denki's USA.

The company specializes in manufacturing conveyor belt systems and parts.

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The opening is an expansion of its current headquarters.

Officials at Itoh Denki say it will bring in 30 new jobs and support 50 existing positions.

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