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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One house in Hanover Township is serving up a full fright fest for Halloween.

From skeletons climbing out of graves to a giant horned beast guarding the yard, there's no shortage of spooky sights there.

Old Forge home transformed into Halloween attraction

Bright purple and orange lights set the scene, while glowing tombstones remind visitors that the dead won't stay buried for long.

A towering skeleton looms over the porch, while creepy creatures and haunted dolls keep watch from every corner.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The federal government will officially be shutting down starting at 12:00 a.m. On Tuesday, 28/22 News got both sides of the debate, including the plea from a local congressman.

Since Senate Democrats and Republicans have failed to reach an agreement on a bill to extend current federal funding levels, the government is now facing a shutdown.

Just after 8:00 p.m., Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed a government shutdown is unavoidable.

Carbondale unveiled its Liberty Bell replica on Tuesday, marking a start to America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

The Luzerne County SPCA purchased Dundee Gardens to provide better care for a range of animals in our area.

The outage was restored around 11 p.m. Tuesday.

The hulking male brown bear, estimated to weigh well over 1,200 pounds, finished as runner-up in both 2023 and 2024.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman issued a statement as the federal government of the United States heads towards a shutdown.

PennDOT workers got lost in tunnel during inspection

On Tuesday night, Senator Fetterman issued the following statement:

It’s a sad day for our nation.

Our government shuts down at midnight.

I voted AYE to extend ACA tax credits because I support them—but I won’t vote for the chaos of shuttering our government.

My vote was for our country over my party.

Federal prison workers are left reeling from a recent decision by Bureau of Prisons Director William Marshall III to terminate all union contracts.

DANVILLE — Montour County residents gathered Tuesday to discuss the future of their county.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Join Nick and Ricky as they discuss Penn State's 30-24 OT loss to the Oregon Ducks as the two of them wonder what is next for the Nittany Lions, and if a three-loss season is a possibility for the team.

They also talk about what irks them while driving, as Nick had a longer-than-expected drive back to NEPA from Connecticut.

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The show will be hosted by 28/22 Sports Anchor Nick Zelaya and Alaina Losito, and will also be produced and co-hosted by Ricky Turner.