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Man Killed in Schuylkill County Blaze

11:48 AM EST, November 13, 2009

Man Killed in Schuylkill County Blaze

A man died Thursday night when a double-block home went up in flames in Schuylkill County.

Scranton's Budget Cuts City Jobs

6:15 PM EST, November 13, 2009

Scranton's Budget Cuts City Jobs

The mayor of Scranton released his new budget Friday. There are no new taxes, but the new spending plan may still bother some people.

Suspects in Bonusgate Arraigned

5:59 PM EST, November 13, 2009

Suspects in Bonusgate Arraigned

Near Harrisburg Friday ten Republicans accused of using taxpayer money and public employees to help Republican campaigns were in court.

Looking into Luzerne County Bribes

5:07 PM EST, November 13, 2009

Looking into Luzerne County Bribes

In Luzerne County, there are now 19 people charged in the on-going corruption scandal. Almost all of them are public officials and almost all charged with taking something they should not have. As for the people providing those things, those bribes, most have not been named or charged.

Montrose Police Chief Loses License Over Traffic Infraction

4:46 PM EST, November 13, 2009

Montrose Police Chief Loses License Over Traffic Infraction

Early next week Montrose Police Chief Dale Smith can once again get behind the wheel of a police cruiser. The mayor confirms the chief lost his driving rights for two-months after passing a stopped school bus on the streets of his own borough last December.

Man Charged in Deadly Boat Crash

6:06 PM EST, November 13, 2009

Man Charged in Deadly Boat Crash

A man from Clinton County is charged with homicide for a boat crash that killed a 12-year-old girl.

Animal Shelter Reopens In Monroe County

5:10 PM EST, November 13, 2009

Animal Shelter Reopens In Monroe County

Monroe County has been without an animal shelter for ten months but Friday afternoon an animal welfare group re-opened the shelter's doors.

Frackville Library Celebrates 70 Years

5:34 PM EST, November 13, 2009

Frackville Library Celebrates 70 Years

Seventy years ago Friday the Frackville Free Public Library opened its doors.

Ground Broken on New Office Building

4:16 PM EST, November 13, 2009

Ground Broken on New Office Building

A piece of land that has sat empty for years is finally being developed in Lackawanna County.

Crash Closes Monroe County Road

10:30 AM EST, November 13, 2009

Crash Closes Monroe County Road

Drivers in part of Monroe County feaced delays Friday morning after a crash.

PUC Judge Recommends Power Line Approval

1:28 PM EST, November 13, 2009

PUC Judge Recommends Power Line Approval

A Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission recommends approving a proposed power transmission line through a part of northeastern and central Pennsylvania.

Timmy's Town Center Opens

4:23 PM EST, November 13, 2009

Timmy's Town Center Opens

It is the first of it's kind in northeastern Pennsylvania. Timmy's Town Center is an interactive, hands-on children's museum and it's opening this weekend at the Mall at Steamtown.

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Fire Damages Williamsport Home

Fire Damages Williamsport Home

A home in Williamsport was heavily damaged Thursday morning by flames.

Arrest In Missing Teen Investigation

Arrest In Missing Teen Investigation

The man from Luzerne County, picked up in Ohio in the company of a pregnant 14-year-old girl, is free on bail.

Four From PA Killed In Florida Wreck

Four From PA Killed In Florida Wreck

A deadly collision with a bizarre coincidence took place in Florida. The people in both vehicles are from Northumberland and Lycoming...

Lycoming County Rape Arrest

A man is locked up, charged with raping a woman in Lycoming County.

Berwick Home Gutted By Flames

Berwick Home Gutted By Flames

A firefighter was taken to the hospital after a blaze in Columbia County.

Community Reacts To Lawton Man, Three-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crash

People in Susquehanna County are reacting with shock and sadness after a man and his three-year-old daughter were killed in a two-car crash.

Natural Gas Impact Fee Ready for Governor's Signature

Natural Gas Impact Fee Ready for Governor's Signature

After three years of bickering in Harrisburg, a bill imposing a fee on natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania is now heading to Governor Tom...

Libraries Facing Budget Cuts

One of the groups feeling the state budget squeeze is public libraries in our area.