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TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The future of solar farms in one Northeastern Pennsylvania Borough now looks a little clearer.

The Taylor Borough Council unanimously approved a vote to put into place regulations on how future solar farms may operate and develop land.

One solar farm is already in the works and the meeting gave residents a chance to address their concerns.

The ruling is important because, before Wednesday, the borough did not have any official zoning laws in place regarding solar farms.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family in our area is finally feeling closure Wednesday after 11 years of heartache.

The sentencing was decided for a Lackawanna County man who killed their daughter in 2013.

The case that began over a decade ago has finally ended.

Bruno Rocuba of Lackawanna County was sentenced to no less than 12 years and no more than 40 years.

A hug of relief between grieving family members: Justice finally served for a loved one who was murdered 11 years ago.

DANVILLE — Montour County tax collectors are seeking a raise from the Danville Area School District.

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Bloomsburg Area non-profit recently worked with the Bloomsburg Town Council to change the town's Code Blue requirements.

Agape is a non-profit serving the greater Bloomsburg Area, helping those in need with food security, housing, and more.

Blankets, pillows, and a warm home. These are things that many of us take for granted, but for those dealing with homelessness, they are luxuries that are not always available.

HARRISBURG — Embracing Pennsylvania’s energy prowess, instituting school choice and aiding rural hospitals and nursing homes are among the legislative priorities outlined by the state Senate’s returning president pro tempore.

The transition to value-based care is in motion, though the concept is nothing new in discussions regarding health systems.

BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — Two Mifflinburg residents lost $554 following an internet scam, according to state police in Milton.

SUNBURY — A Sunbury City Councilman will seek reelection and try to keep one of the two open seats up for grabs in this year's municipal elections.

HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro serves as the Keystone State’s biggest hype man and at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Wednesday, the governor touted the commonwealth’s agriculture industry as central to its economic future.

SUNBURY — A Sunbury resident and current Shikellamy school board member will seek reelection for one of the four open seats in May.