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Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker explains why the use of the vehicles is raising safety concerns in Hughesville

BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Plans for three data centers proposed in Blakely Borough have been withdrawn by the developer. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes talked to some of the outspoken voices against the data centers in Blakely.

"We were absolutely thrilled, almost, 'Really?' We were almost in disbelief, and absolutely thrilled," a clerk at Live With It Gift Shop, Lora Hobbs, said.

Hobbs has lived in her Blakely residence for 40 years, and she works at a local gift shop down the hill from her home.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new partnership between the City of Scranton and a national food-delivery service is underway. This partnership will benefit local businesses by helping them expand.

DoorDash is a national delivery service that is partnering with the city of Scranton to support local mom-and-pop businesses.

The announcement to participate in DoorDash's Accelerator for Local Businesses program was made on Tuesday by Mayor Paige Cognetti's office.

The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%, down from 4.3%.

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A West Pittston woman who promised dream vacations but left customers empty-handed has pleaded guilty.

Eileen Miner admitted to 38 felony counts of theft on Monday, including nine cases moved from Luzerne to Lackawanna County.

Counterfeit cash discovered at Mohegan Pennsylvania

Police say she took thousands of dollars through her travel company, Thompson Tours, canceling trips without providing refunds, including a group headed to Italy last year.

Authorities say three police officers were fatally shot and two wounded in southern Pennsylvania, and the shooter was killed by police. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Wednesday the state is grieving and that “we need to do better as a society.” The shooting erupted in the area of North Codorus Township, west of Philadelphia and not far from the Maryland state line. Officials would not say which police department the officers belonged to, but shared they were following up on a domestic-related investigation that began the previous day.

SUNBURY — Pennsylvania residents looking to buy sporting event tickets online — especially to games involving the playoff-bound Philadelphia Phillies — should take extra precautions.

LEWISBURG — More than 3,500 Bucknell students and their family members are expected to attend Family Weekend events this weekend, a boost for the local economy and the second annual Community International Festival.

GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fiery scene in Lackawanna County, and a moment of bravery that may have saved a life.

Crews were called Tuesday night to Sandy Banks Road in Greenfield Township, authorities explained.

Officials say two passersby were the ones who spotted the house fire, got the resident to safety, and called 911 around 9:00 p.m.

Wanted suspect after home break-in leads to stolen car

One shelter in the Poconos is planning ahead to help those who need a warm place to sleep.