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HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of local families are facing a dilemma just days before Christmas where to send their children for an education after their school abruptly closed.

For the Burkes, the closure of their son's school is the last thing they would've expected to happen just days before Christmas. Now, it's the only thing on their minds heading into the new year.

9-year-old Jacob Burke of Hazleton loves playing with legos which are on his Christmas wish list. But since Friday, there's been something he wants even more, a new school.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Christmas is now just three days away and that means last minute shopping.

Hundreds of shoppers made their way to the Laurel Mall near Hazleton today.

Families browsed the mall stopping at various shops and stands covered in festive decorations.

Many shoppers scrambled to find last minute gifts, grab a deal, and even enjoy the festive season with those they love.

"Last minute gift shopping you know, just got to make sure you get everything," said Pierce Grim of Tamaqua.

DANVILLE — Danville Fire Chief John Buckenberger will finish his term leading the department at the end of the year, but that doesn’t mean he’s leaving.

NOYES TOWNSHIP, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A suspect has been identified after a dog went missing earlier this week and it never returned in Clinton County.

Pennsylvania State Police responded on Monday at 3:15 p.m. to Clendenon Street in Clinton County for an animal cruelty complaint.

The 11-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever was found with a gunshot would to its neck.

According to a Pennsylvania State Police release, a 33-year-old man from Westport, PA has been identified after allegedly shooting an 11-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An investigation is underway into what sparked a fire in Kingston Saturday night.

According to Luzerne County Communications Center, crews responded to a two alarm fire around 9:30 p.m. on the 300 block of Chestnut Avenue.

Red Cross assisting family in Schuylkill County fire

Firefighters battled flames and cold temperatures on Saturday night.

Kingston Fire Department is handling the investigation into the fire.

It is unknown what caused the late night fire in Luzerne County.

Neighbors come together every year to create Miracle on 13th Street, a beloved holiday tradition of lights and cheer that draws crowds to South Philly.

SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Firefighters battled flames and cold temperatures at a smoky fire this weekend in Shenandoah.

According to Schuylkill County Communications Center, crews were called out Saturday around 8:30 a.m. to the 400 block of West Atlantic Street for a two alarm fire.

The fire appears to have started on the second floor.

Officials say no one was injured during the fire.

A state police fire marshal is investigating the cause.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is investigating a death that was reported Sunday morning.

Officials say that crews responded to Coal Street Park around 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning for a report of a burn victim.

Police state that the man was later pronounced dead and the Luzerne County Coroner was called to the scene.

Remembering homeless lost in Luzerne County’s Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial

WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— PennDOT was on-scene of a crash Sunday morning that took down a utility pole.

According to the Luzerne County Department of Emergency Management, crews were called to West 8th Street for the report of a one-vehicle crash with downed utilities around 7:30 a.m.

One man dead after a crash in Lycoming County

Kingston Police and Fire Departments closed West 8th Street between Carverton Road and Shoemaker Avenue while PennDOT crews made repairs.

There is no word on if anyone was injured at the scene.

LEWISBURG — The second annual pajamas and pancakes holiday celebration welcomed more than 70 people of all ages to the YMCA at the Miller Center Saturday morning. Santa and Mrs. Claus were there to greet the kids.