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Walk With Ease program supports arthritis relief

LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg YMCA, in partnership with the Union-Snyder Agency on Aging Inc., is offering a new session of the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program. This free initiative is open to local residents ages 60 and older and is designed to reduce arthritis-related pain and improve overall health.

Box truck loses control, hits fire truck on Michigan highway, video shows

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COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) – Deputies in Michigan say multiple fire vehicles and a sheriff's office cruiser were hit Thursday morning as they were responding to a crash in Comstock Township.

The original crash took place on eastbound I-94 near the 80.5 mile marker, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office. No one was hurt in that crash.

First responders were assisting when a 24-foot box truck jackknifed on the interstate while driving toward the scene.

Biden scraps rest of sentence for disgraced Kids-for-Cash judge

(WBRE/WYOU) — Former Luzerne County judge Michael Conahan, who was sentenced for his role in the infamous Kids-for-Cash scandal in September of 2011, had his sentence commuted Thursday by President Joe Biden.

According to the White House, President Biden granted clemency consisting of 39 pardons and the commutations of 1,499 others.

Man found guilty after ‘stash house’ raid seized drugs, guns

Conahan, along with former judge Mark Ciavarella, were convicted of sending juveniles to for-profit prisons in exchange for millions of dollars in kickbacks.

Travel delays expected for Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBREE/WYOU) — Mayor George C. Brown reminds travelers of delays Thursday afternoon.

According to a press release, there will be delays in South Wilkes-Barre and Downtown Wilkes-Barre between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, due to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession.

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Chipotle's new location in Kingston has opened

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its doors for the first Kingston location on Thursday, December 12.

Located on Market Street, the restaurant will feature the brand’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars.

Chipotle is currently hiring at the Kingston location and across the U.S.   

2.6 million Stanley Cups recalled

There are approximately 30 jobs per location, with competitive benefits, including:

Amazon launches vehicle sales in Pa. for specific make, models

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ATLANTA (WSAV) — Amazon announced on Tuesday that shoppers in 48 cities can now purchase a new Hyundai vehicle directly from Amazon.

Amazon's new program, Amazon Autos, will work much like the Amazon you're used to, showing customer and dealership reviews, allowing you to add the vehicle to your cart, and check out.

Through Amazon Auto, you can look at available vehicles at a local dealership, get trade-in values on current vehicles, secure financing or payments in full, and schedule a pick-up time all online.

2.6 million Stanley Cups recalled

(WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced a recall of 2.6 million Stanley Cups.

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Stanley has recalled the Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs due to a potential burn hazard.

Officials say these mugs' lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque causing the lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard.

Man found guilty after 'stash house' raid seized drugs, guns

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A federal jury has found a man guilty after police say a "stash house" raid led to various drugs and guns being seized.

According to U. S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, on December 10, a federal jury found Michael Jones, Jr., 44, of Wilkes-Barre, guilty of 10 counts of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine and possession of a stolen firearm.

Man admits to selling 15,000 bags of heroin

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