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MIFFLINBURG — The Hommel family spent Thanksgiving Day volunteering for the first time ever.

SUNBURY — Water and sewer rates for Sunbury residents will increase by 3 percent after the board approved it’s $9.8 million budget Tuesday night.

Fewer teenagers are using drugs after rates precipitously dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but overdose rates are on the rise as fentanyl becomes more common.

SHAMOKIN TOWNSHIP — A Nov. 25 shooting incident in Shamokin Township was “accidental” but an investigation is ongoing, according to state police.

Federal delays and changes to the PA grant system have left many college students waiting anxiously for aid meant to cover tuition and living expenses.

LAURELTON — Four adults are accused of trespassing over the weekend at the former Laurelton Center in Hartley Township, according to state police in Milton.

SUNBURY — A single mother of three who is fighting kidney disease said she is constantly tired and struggling to provide for her family.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — As of 3:00 p.m. 28/22 News can report that all roadways have been reopened after a reported incident on Interstate 476.

According to the Luzerne County Communication Center, Interstate 476 northbound was shut down around 1:00 p.m.

PA511 stated that an incident had occurred on Interstate 476 South near the Wilkes-Barre Interchange and all lanes were closed.

Restrictions lifted on interstates from Thanksgiving storm

For 24/7 road updates and the best routes to take visit PA511.com.

If You Go What: A Christmas Carol When: Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., Nov. 29-Dec. 28; special events: Food Preview, 2 p.m. on Friday; price preview, 2 p.m. Saturday. Where: Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg How much: Adult/$35, Senior/$30, Young Adult/$25, Student/$15, BU Student/$10. More information: Visit bte.org or Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s Facebook page

RICHFIELD — Like many small, close-knit towns, Richfield is not well known outside of its immediate surroundings. But mention Christmas in the Park, and people’s eyes light up. That’s what this town has become known for over the last 20 or so years.