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TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities were on the scene after a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle Monday evening.

Officials say the Pocono Mountain Regional Police, the Tunkhannock Township Fire Department, and the West End Fire Department were called to the intersection of State Route 115 and Allegheny Drive shortly before 5:00 p.m.

According to officials, the Monroe County coroner was called to the scene.

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SUNBURY — The city will have a Crime Watch program after City Council and Mayor Josh Brosious approved Police Chief Travis Bremigen’s plan to bring back the popular initiative but with a twist.

MAHONING TOWNSHIP — Mahoning Township supervisors unanimously approved a tentative budget for next year at their regular meeting Monday night.

SUNBURY — There will be no tax increase in 2025 for Sunbury residents after City Council and Mayor Josh Brosious were able to balance the $4.8 million budget Monday night.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday is Veterans Day and people gathered for celebrations to honor those who have served.

Luzerne County Community College LCCC in Nanticoke held its Annual Veterans Day Program.

Dozens attended the event in the college's Patrick J. Solano Veterans Center.

It's been opened since 2017.

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In addition to a tribute program, students performed the national anthem and led the pledge of allegiance.

NORTHUMBERLAND — Lane restrictions at the intersection of Water and King streets in Northumberland Borough were lifted around 6:30 p.m. Monday following an accident.

LEWISBURG — Michael Johnson, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive.

SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University’s Department of Philosophy will host Philosophy for Children events for middle and high school students on Friday, Nov. 15, and Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Blough-Weis Library, Room 123.

CUMBERLAND — In the next 25 years, more than 39 million people worldwide could die due to drug-resistant infections, a recent medical journal study predicts.

MINERSVILLE — Steam-powered Santa trains will operate from Minersville on two days this year: Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15. Three trips each day will travel south from the Minersville station, a 14-mile, 70-minute round-trip, with departures at 10:30 a.m. and 1 and 3:30 p.m. Santa rides every train and talks with every child, and each child will receive a complimentary gift from Santa.