He is the latest Trump loyalist to win Senate confirmation to the upper echelons of U.S. national security leadership.
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New Electric Vehicle charging stations are now fully operational at a gas station in Dickson City. The "Re-chargery" stations at Sheetz are the first of its kind in our area.
They have faster-than-average charging times and a retro look.
They are part of the company IONNA's efforts to build a network of chargers coast to coast.
Owners of the gas station chain claim the look and location of these chargers help customers feel safer.
Red Sand Project raising awareness on trafficking
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Four of Pennsylvania's congressmen gathered at a roundtable with area business leaders earlier Wednesday. It centered around opportunities in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
At the Pennsylvania College of Technology, a roundtable focusing on energy, manufacturing, and growth in rural communities.
A dozen local business leaders came together to address opportunities and concerns to Republican Congressmen Dan Meuser, Rob Bresnahan, Glen Thompson, and Ryan Mackenzie. Among the topics discussed, the benefits of data centers.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local grocery store forced to close after a fire is now celebrating their re-opening.
Schiff's in Scranton welcomed back customers after an electrical fire closed the store for ten days.
Wednesday's festivities drew many people to the business, which was a welcome sight for regular customers.
Honoring fallen co-worker with memorial garden
Shoppers could also take a chance at winning fun prizes, like raffle baskets.
DANVILLE — Geisinger is using an artificial intelligence-enabled breast cancer screening program to identify high-risk patients and manage their care.
The Federal Reserve is leaving its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut. The Fed’s decision Wednesday leaves its key short-term rate at about 4.3%, where it has stood after the central bank reduced it three times last year. Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed would likely have cut rates already if not for Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Powell and other Fed officials say they want to see how Trump’s duties on imports will impact inflation and the broader economy.
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LEWISBURG — East Buffalo Township is considering whether to apply for federal funds to pay for the fourth phase of its West Market Street Safety Improvement Project.
SUNBURY — Sunbury Police officers may just be TikTok famous after Aug. 5 when the department hosts National Night Out.
Excessive rainfall is possible Thursday night, prompting the National Weather Service in State College to issue a flood watch.
