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One man in custody after afternoon standoff

SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police say that one man is in custody after an over five-hour standoff Thursday afternoon.

According to a post made by the Sunbury Police Department, police were called to the 200 block of Pine Street.

When arriving on-scene, a man inside the residence stated he had weapons resulting in him barricading himself inside the house.

Woman run over at McDonald’s parking lot, man charged

Water pump issue closes McDade Park Splash Pad, swimming pool

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The watery fun is on hold in this heat at a local park. Lackawanna County announced on its Facebook page that the McDade Park Splash Pad is temporarily closed.

The reason: An issue with the water pump.

There is no word on how soon the problem will be fixed.

1 injured in fireworks-related incident in Northumberland County

The swimming pool at McDade Park is also closed.

Its planned opening last month was delayed because of several leaks, and its opening this summer is very much in doubt.

1 injured in fireworks-related incident in Northumberland County

KULPMONT, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a child was sent to the hospital Saturday night after a fireworks-related incident in Northumberland County.

Authorities told 28/22 News crews were called to Ash Street in Kulpmont for a fireworks-related injury just after 6:30 p.m.

1 injured, 4 dead after Hazle Township crash

Officials confirmed that one juvenile was taken to the Geisinger Care Center for treatment of injuries.

The status of the injured juvenile is unknown at this time.

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