WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre police say they are searching for a 17-year-old. Police are looking to locate Jimmy Polanco-Urena, who they said may frequent the north Wilkes-Barre area. Anyone who has seen or heard from Polanco-Urena is asked to call 911. Officers also noted that anyone who harbors a missing juvenile could face [...]
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police are laying to rest Trooper Michael Pahira. Hundreds are expected in the Ashland area to honor the 20-year police veteran. State police, along with Pahira’s family and his friends, prepare to say their final goodbyes. Public visitation is set for Wednesday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at [...]
The restarting of the conflict and its impact on gas prices likely won't be felt immediately, but could cause long-term pain at the pump.
LEWISBURG — Political parties in Union County are now banned from using the training room at the Union County Government Center in Lewisburg.
The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes Wednesday came as part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran immediately warned Washington it would “take whatever measures it deems necessary.” That raises the risks that an interim agreement in the war halting fighting could break down, putting the wider Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.
COAL TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are responding to a vehicle crash on Route 61 near the Walmart in Coal Township.
MIDDLEBURG — A 39-year-old Beaver Springs woman is accused of sending sexually explicit photographs and videos to a 14-year-old boy.
Editor’s note: Beginning with the Class of 2025, Lewisburg Area High School transitioned away from class rank and adopted the Latin Honor System. With this change, any student with an unweighted GPA of 3.9 or higher became eligible to apply for the honor of serving as a graduation speaker. All students who met this criteria were invited to submit applications. Hope Kaszuba and Clara Graham were selected.
LEWISBURG — The Susquehanna Valley Technical Institute in Sunbury is preparing to expand its course offerings just months after opening earlier this year.
SUNBURY — Northumberland County will become owner of the Whaleback, a popular geological landmark visible from trails in the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area.
