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Want to help a caregiver? First, recognize that it’s very difficult for someone to ask for help.

DANVILLE — The Montour Area Recreation Commission and Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau will host a 2.6-mile guided walk around the Hess Recreation Area’s Hess Loop Trail on Saturday.

SUNBURY — Average gas prices are down across the country and in the Susquehanna Valley, according to AAA East Central’s gas price report released Monday.

Continued use of fossil fuels has warmed oceans, melted ice caps and led to some of the hottest years in recorded history.

The funding helps Pennsylvania purchase and administer vaccines, monitor the spread of infectious diseases like measles, and contact people who might have been exposed to dangerous pathogens.

In his final will, Francis said he wanted to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica, which is home to the Salus Populi Romani icon of Mary.

NASA says Venus has made the switch from an evening object to a morning one — allowing for the alignment to form in the morning sky.

In changes made by Pope Francis last year, his body was not placed in three wooden coffins, as it had been for previous popes.

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As crews work to contain the Carbon County wildfire, officials say you might see more smoke and burns on Tuesday as crews use a firefighting method called "back burns".

The Carbon County Emergency Management Agency says crews will work throughout the next few days and nights to fully contain the fire.

As part of their efforts, they will utilize a technique known as "back burns", in which a smaller fire is ignited to slow down and/or stop the approaching wildfire, ensuring proper extinguishment.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The faithful community in our area is joining those around the world, mourning the loss of Pope Francis.

At St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton, a special memorial mass will be held for Pope Francis at 12:10 p.m.

Purple bunting hangs on the cathedral, it’s one of many tributes the church has taken to pay its respects to the late pope.

Vatican announces Pope Francis’ funeral will be held Saturday