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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, Johnson College's Carpentry and Cabinetmaking Technology Program hosted an auction to benefit the children's advocacy center of NEPA.

More than 70 items were available to bid on, including cutting boards, benches, and custom woodwork.

All the items up for grabs were created by students in the carpentry & cabinetmaking technology program.

Many products were even made from re-purposed material.

Residents react after shootings in Luzerne County

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two shootings in less than 24 hours are under investigation in Luzerne County.

"It was about two in the afternoon, at, I was in the backyard, and I heard about four to five gunshots go off," Hanover Township resident Brian Angeli.

There were two shootings within a few block areas near the Hanover Township Wilkes-Barre border on Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — All over the country we have been seeing high school graduates opt for certifications or shortened degrees more than ever.

It's certainly a great option and a local community college is taking advantage of the trend, showcasing its two-year programs in an open house Wednesday night.

28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci was there and spoke with instructors and students about why many are making this switch.

Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) welcomed people to learn more about their Culinary Arts Program.

WEST PERRY TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say six dirt bikes and a pickup truck were stolen from a Snyder County home.

PSP say in a release sent out on April 24 that around 9:30 a.m., troopers were called on April 12 to the 1600 block of Middle Road in West Perry Township for a reported theft.

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Authorities say six dirt bikes, a 2011 white Ford F150, and other related items were stolen from the home.

State police say an investigation into this incident is ongoing.

SHAMOKIN DAM — Members of a newly formed task force recognize it will be a long “journey to justice” as they advocate for new laws to address elder abuse.

TURBOTVILLE — Warrior Run School Board approved a proposed final $28.6 million 2024-25 school year budget with tax increases for real estate owners in Northumberland and Montour counties. Union County property owners will see their real estate tax decrease.

SHAMOKIN — After two previously failed votes, Shamokin residents decided it was time to pass a commission in order to study the possible creation of a home rule charter as the city’s form of government.

Danville and Riverside boroughs are set to receive nearly $18 million in state funding for wastewater infrastructure projects

LEWISBURG — The Union County commissioners approved the preservation of a crop farm in Lewis and Limestone townships, finalizing the program's allocation of COVID-19 relief funds.

DANVILLE — Danville area residents may notice an influx of out-of-state license plates over the weekend as the borough hosts the National Club Softball Association’s 2024 North Atlantic Regional women’s fastpitch final four tournament.