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HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One house in Luzerne County is a Halloween spectacle. The yard is packed with inflatable decorations, including Jack Skellington and other characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Lanterns hang from the trees, while purple lights line the walkway, greeting visitors along the way.

Halloween Spirit already in Luzerne County

Nearly every corner of the yard is covered with spooky and playful decorations, creating a fun, exciting, and immersive Halloween experience for anyone passing by.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Talks of a passenger rail service connecting Wilkes-Barre and Pittston have begun to surface, and now, county officials confirm those talks. Before the project can begin, there are some hurdles that both the county and the rail company must overcome first.

Trains have been an integral part of Northeastern Pennsylvania's identity since the railroad's inception in the early 1800s.

While railway travel is nowhere near as popular as it once was, some local officials and railway operators are hoping to see that change.

Starting next year, Major League Baseball plans to implement robot umps at its games.

A reduction in force would not only lay off employees but eliminate their positions, triggering yet another upheaval in a federal workforce that has seen major cuts.

The push to move forward comes even as prosecutors detailed in a memo concerns about proceeding with seeking an indictment, one AP source said.

Trump later posted on social media Wednesday calling the events "sinister" and "absolutely sabotage."

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s that time of year again: Fried food, fun rides, and plenty of entertainment. The 170th Bloomsburg Fair is once again drawing big crowds.

Meteorologist Matthew Howard was live in Bloomsburg to show off what’s happening at the fairgrounds this year.

Trying new foods at 170th Bloomsburg Fair

On Wednesday, Matthew was surrounded by over 50 goats and talked with Justin from Steinmetz Family Farm to discuss the animal-centered business.

Kimmel returned with no apologies, but in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, he said that he was not trying to joke about the assassination.

It is not clear what exactly the documents contained or why they were marked secret, confidential and classified.

Experts say the rise of data centers has contributed to the rise of PJM electricity rates.