Northumberland County

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.

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.

UPPER AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews are battling a fire that started Friday afternoon in Northumberland County.

According to the Northumberland County Communications Center, crews were called to the 200 block of Pontius Avenue around 3:00 p.m. for a garage fire that was spreading to the house.

Vietnam Veterans, September 11 victims honored on wall

Officials say that no one has been reported injured.

Crews are still on-scene battling the fire that tore through the home.

KULPMONT, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An emotional ceremony in NEPA today remembering the lives lost during the Vietnam War and the September 11 attacks.

28/22's Joe Mason has more from the two memorials.

58,311, that's how many names are listed on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. and how many names are listed on the Vietnam traveling wall.

Each name represents a life cut short, including 22 from Northumberland County.

On July 4, hundreds of people remembered those lives in Kulpmont.

Flames broke out along Pontius Avenue in Upper Augusta Township around 3:30 p.m.

The Vietnam War happened 50 years ago this year. It lasted for 20 years, and more than 58,000 service members gave the ultimate sacrifice.

The cause and manner of death of a newborn infant girl whose body was buried in a Milton backyard is “pending investigation,” according to Northumberland County Coroner James Kelley.

SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have charged multiple juveniles after a health care center was robbed and vandalized.

According to the Shamokin Police Department, on July 3, around 8:00 a.m., officers were called to Community Health Care in the 500 block of West Walnut Street for a burglary report.

Two dead, shooting investigation underway

Once on the scene, officers said there was damage to the front door, multiple items thrown and damaged around the building, walls were spray-painted, and fire extinguishers were set off inside.

The PA Fish and Boat Commission will be conducting Operation Dry Water, which focuses on boater safety.

MILTON, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he buried a dead newborn in a backyard.

According to the Milton Borough Police Department, an investigation began on July 1 after it was discovered that a dead infant was buried in a backyard at a residence on Center Street in Milton.

Through further investigation, it was learned that 29-year-old Donan Maradiage-Orellana discovered the deceased infant in the closet of a 14-year-old girl who lived at the residence.

Two dead, shooting investigation underway