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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is being floated as a future standard-bearer for Democrats following the party’s stunning nationwide defeat on Election Day. 

Shapiro, who made it to the final round of Vice President Harris’s running mate picks, has long been seen as a rising star within the Democratic Party. He has also received praise from Republicans for his bipartisan record as governor and enjoys popularity in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state Democrats lost at the presidential level this cycle. 

SUNBURY — Shikellamy directors are accepting applications for the head high school football coach position for the next two weeks after the board accepted the resignation of former head football coach Jim Keiser on Thursday night.

NORTHUMBERLAND — Point Township adopted a proposed $1.9 million 2025 budget with no tax increase at Tuesday night’s supervisor’s meeting.

BERWICK -- Landlords who refuse to allow borough officers to inspect their properties could face a $1,000 fine under a...

MAHONING TWP. -- The Mahoning Township supervisors granted conditional approval Monday night to plans for a 10-acre...

BLOOMSBURG -- Bloomsburg Police have amassed an unusual collection the town is looking to sell: backseats.
When a new...

BLOOMSBURG -- Columbia County workers inched toward finalizing the results of the Nov. 5 election Tuesday by deciding...

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Good news for Luzerne County taxpayers: For the first time in more than 10 years, the county will not be borrowing money for public projects.

Luzerne County officials consider this to be a big win for taxpayers.

"This decision is not just a number on a spreadsheet or balance sheet, it is a testament to our collective commitment to fiscal responsibility and prudent financial management," said Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo.

TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Italian restaurant continued its annual tradition of handing out free turkey dinners today to those in need in Schuylkill County.

Recipients could pick up as many meals as they needed from La Dolce Casa in Tamaqua.

The restaurant has been hosting the event since 2017 and has seen the effort grow.

They started with only a couple hundred meals. On Tuesday, they handed out over 3,000, 500 more than they donated last year.

Nature reserve addressing rise in vehicle collisions with wildlife

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Kingston Tuesday afternoon.

The Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department was called to Third Avenue in Kingston for a reported structure fire at 5:20 p.m.

Pedestrian killed on Route 115 identified

So far, there are no reported injuries, and at 6:05 p.m. the fire was considered under control.

Right now, there is no word on what sparked the fire.

This is a developing story and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available.