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The illness is most dangerous for infants, especially before they receive their first round of vaccinations.

COAL TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews are on-scene of a fire in Northumberland County that started Thursday evening.

According to Northumberland County Communications Center, crews were called the scene for a reported structure fire on the 1600 block of Mohawk Street just before 7:00 p.m.

It is unknown at this time if there were any injuries.

Coal Region Discontent

Coal Region Discontent

Coal Region Discontent

Photos show that a kitten was saved from the burning house.

BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The ShopRite of Brodheadsville in the Poconos is being honored for raising thousands to fight hunger as part of the annual ShopRite partners in Caring Cheerios Contest.

They raised over $48,000 and ranked among the top five fundraising stores.

Pop-up shop returns to Monroe County

Known as a "dirty" internet line by the IT industry, it connects directly to the public internet and can bypass the Pentagon's security filters and protocols.

Cody Balmer was moved to the State Correctional Institution Waymart in Canaan Township Thursday morning.

CHESNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new shared emergency services facility opened up in Chestnuthill Township.

It houses the West End Fire Company, Lehigh Valley Health Network EMS Ambulance Service, and Chestnuthill Township Emergency Operations.

This new facility was ten years in the making and is necessary to coincide with the growth of the community and its needs.

Detective Spike

GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Pop-up shop in Monroe County was packed with shoppers.

The West End Fairgrounds hosted the event for the Just Between Friends Pocono's Pop-up.

It's a consignment shop with items for children of all ages that has grown in popularity due to its incredible low prices.

More than 200 vendors with products including clothes, shoes, toys, and books.

Even though this is for children of all ages, most of the customers are there for the youngest age group.

The feathered suspect damaged over twenty cars in the last two months by breaking mirrors and chipping windows, all without remorse.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Today is a beautiful day to be outside and an even better day to focus on wellness.

Several non profits, local universities, and hospitals came together on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre to hold a Wellness Fair.

Doctors, dentists, and clinical experts there performed consultations, vaccinations, and screenings.

Detective Spike

Organizers say the event focused on providing free healthcare for the day for those who need it in the community.

WILKES-BARRE LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—A retired Luzerne County detective and his K-9 are helping children in NEPA with a new book.

This is detective spike: a children's book inspired by the K-9's important work he does to help kids.

Meet ESD K-9 spike and his handler Chaz Balogh, a retired detective sergeant with the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office.