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MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky casino player won over $400,000 after playing one of the rarest hands available in Texas Hold 'Em officials stated.

Officials with the Mount Airy Casino Resort say a 62-year-old New Yorker took home a jackpot after playing a spade-based royal flush.

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The lucky table games player walked away with a $466,296 jackpot.

The six-figure win that happened just before Thanksgiving is just one of several large jackpots won at Mount Airy’s tables this year.

DENNISON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are learning more details about a shooting that took place in Luzerne County over the weekend, where police say a man ran from his house after being shot in the face.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on November 30, around 5:30 p.m., troopers were called to Peat Moss Raod in Dennison Township for a shooting incident.

BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Snow squalls and showers led to a messy morning commute for drivers today.

Plow trucks were out-treating and salting the roads before the sun came up on Thursday.

Snow squalls hit parts of the area like Bear Creek Township on Route 115, where just four and a half miles up the road, and about six minutes later, snow accumulated fast covering the roads.

However, the storm only hit parts of the region.

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WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Aldi officials announced they are opening a location in Wilkes-Barre Township.

According to the press release, Aldi is opening a new location in Wilkes-Barre Township on December 12 at 8:45 a.m.

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The store will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and to celebrate the first 100 customers will get a gift bag filled with a sampling of Aldi fan-favorite products, as well as a gift card as part of the ALDI Golden Ticket gift card giveaway program.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced that Moosic Road in Lackawanna County will be closed on December 6.

According to PennDOT, Route 3015 (Moosic Road) will be closed on December 6 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., for bridge repairs.

Keystone Mission prepares for influx of people during winter weather

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If You Go What: “A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker” When: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Where: RiverStage Community Theatre, 815 Market St., Lewisburg How much: $20 adults, $10 for children 12 and younger More information: Visit strictlyballetarts.com, @StrictlyBalletArts on Instagram and Facebook, and riverstagetheatre.org.

DANVILLE — The holiday season will kickoff in Danville Borough this weekend with the Danville Business Alliance’s third annual Hometown Holiday Market.

WATSONTOWN — In a community that loves to give, the holidays offer a special opportunity to share with others.

DANVILLE — Liberty Valley Intermediate School was recently named among the top elementary schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report, the district announced Tuesday.

WATSONTOWN — Christmas is all about light and generosity, so what better way to celebrate than with a parade of lights that collects toys for the needy?