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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In February, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan filed a petition arguing the county should follow a Supreme Court ruling that allows anyone interested in Matt McGloin's vacant commissioner's position to apply.

The Lackawanna County Democratic Committee argues that the home rule charter should apply, which would give the power of choosing three candidates out of a pool of applicants to the committee, before being handed off to county judges for final selection.

Nyweide began her acting career at age 5 and appeared in films like "Mammoth," "An Invisible Sign" and "Noah."

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The faithful community is joining others around the world in prayer as they mourn the loss of Pope Francis.

A special memorial mass dedicated to the late pontiff was held Tuesday afternoon in Scranton.

During this time of mourning, parishioners and local students came together in prayer for Pope Francis.

St. Peter's Cathedral was packed on Tuesday afternoon. Bishop Joseph Bambera presided over the noon mass.

Parishioners throughout the Diocese of Scranton were all in attendance.

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RYAN TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say two children were flown to the hospital after a UTV crash.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, a 10-year-old girl was operating a UTV with her 5-year-old brother in Ryan Township, Schuylkill County, on April 19.

Two women accused of restraining malnourished child to bed

Police say that while traveling in the farm field, the girl lost control of the UTV, causing it to impact a large tree.

Details were expected to be announced Tuesday afternoon by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two women have been arrested after investigators say a child in their care was malnourished and restrained to a bed.

According to Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce, 52-year-old Stacey Ann Louder and 35-year-old Amanda Lynn Gregorio, both of Exeter Borough, were arrested for aggravated assault of a victim under thirteen.

Detectives stated that while under the custody of Louder and Gregorio, the child was restrained to their bed by their hands, chest, feet, and legs, including while they were asleep.

Millions of dollars in renovations are officially complete in Scranton as part of a preservation project at City Hall.

Sentences were handed down in state, federal courts

Nurses at Sharp Grossmont told 29-year-old Hannah Michaelis she needed to go to another hospital. She gave birth to her baby in her car.