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UPDATE: One in custody after gunfire at Walmart in Taylor
Taylor Police said that one man from Scranton is in custody after allegedly firing a shot at Walmart in Taylor Friday night.
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Nurses reach contract agreement after negotiations to improve wages, benefits
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of local nurses have a new contract this weekend after a labor stalemate resulted in a pair of strikes earlier this year. Just two months after calling their first strike, 800 Geisinger registered nurses informed 28/22 News on Saturday that they reached an agreement on a new three-year deal. It includes average wage increases of 18%, a...
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Finding Zen with kittens and puppies in Lackawanna County
People had a 'purrfect' way to spend their Saturday: practicing yoga poses with puppies and kittens while raising money for shelters and the local roller derby team.
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Monroe County food drive honors volunteer's legacy
The West End Food Pantry is honoring long-time volunteer Cherylynne Frantz with a food drive at the West End Fairgrounds this weekend.
WNEP Sat, Apr 12 [totalcount]
Celebrating National Record Store Day in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A business in Wilkes-Barre welcomed long lines of customers for a celebration of vinyl. Gallery of Sound on Mundy Street took part again in National Record Store Day. More than 350 special edition records were available on Saturday, which helped bring out a crowd of customers. 28/22 News spoke with a shopper who camped out since Friday...
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'Beeping Easter egg hunt' held in Wilkes-Barre for visually impaired
Kids spent time with family while participating in a unique egg hunt that helped build essential skills.
WNEP Sat, Apr 12 [totalcount]
Easter Bunny makes pit stop in Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Easter Bunny made a special pit stop in Pittston to deliver treats straight to kids. Families lined up in their cars on Saturday at the Pittston Fire Station for the city's Annual Easter Celebration. About 30 cars rolled through the free, drive-thru style event. The Easter Bunny handed out hundreds of candy-filled eggs to kids. Special...
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Fire department hosts flea market fundraiser in Wayne County
The Hawley Fire Department hosted a successful indoor flea market to raise funds in Wayne County on Saturday.
WNEP Sat, Apr 12 [totalcount]
Partygoers enjoyed fairies, fun at 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was all fairies and fun at a local masquerade ball. The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) held their Third Annual Masquerade Ball Friday night at their church in Wyoming. Partygoers were able to take part in a fairy-themed costume contest with multiple categories, including good and bad fairy, best fairy...
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Gallery of Sound celebrates Record Store Day
Music lovers flocked to Gallery of Sound for Record Store Day with over 350 releases available near Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.
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