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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — While some of us are shivering and despising this cold winter weather, others think it's okay.

28/22 News was out and about in Luzerne County Tuesday asking people if they enjoy this weather and there are a few hearty folks in Northeastern Pennsylvania who say winter is great, even when it's really cold like this week.

The frigid temps don't stop people from running or dog walking.

The cold has come, here’s how to avoid freezing pipes

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holiday season and the winter months are difficult for many, especially those struggling with mental health issues.

This prompted leaders in one county in our area to offer help and resources, especially for young people during the colder months and beyond.

School, home life, and even applying to college can cause lots of stress and mental health struggles for young adults.

That's why the Wyoming County District Attorney's Office has launched a county-wide education and awareness effort to prevent suicide.

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were on the scene Tuesday night battling a fire that broke out in Jenkins Township.

Officials told 28/22 News firefighters from Laflin, Pittston City, and Pittston Township were called to the 200 block of Technology Drive in Jenkins Township Tuesday night at 10:20 p.m. for a reported compactor fire.

Search for next of kin after woman’s death

28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was on scene as smoke could be seen billowing out of the warehouse.

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Honesdale man will serve time in prison after assaulting a police officer.

The Wayne County Court House announced in a release that Honesdale man Andrew Devlin was sentenced to 27 to 72 months in a State Correctional Facility for the following counts:

One count of Aggravated Assault

One count of Disorderly Conduct

One count of Criminal Mischief

Four counts of Simple Assault

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christians around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25, but Tuesday marked the birth of Christ for many others.

For most of the world, the Christmas season has come and gone, but for many Orthodox Christians, the holiday season has just begun.

January 7 is Orthodox Christmas, a beloved holiday for many, both in NEPA and around the world.

28/22 News spoke with Archpriest Michael Lepa of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre who explained.

MIDDLEBURG — The Snyder County commissioners want to support educational programs with another round of opioid settlement funds.

DANVILLE — Felony forgery is the latest addition to a Berwick man’s list of charges in Montour County which also include strangulation.

LEWISBURG — The third annual Handmade Parade will be held prior to the Polar Bear Plunge on Feb. 8.