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MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One man is in custody after a fight just before 9:00 p.m. at a local memorial tournament celebrating its 20th year.

According to a post made by the Mount Carmel Township Police department, units were called to the Mt. Carmel VFW Baseball Post 2110's baseball fields just before 9:00 p.m. for a disturbance.

Northumberland County Communications reported there was a fight between the reporting party and other ale actors, the caller reported that they were on foot heading towards the baseball fields.

(WBRE/WYOU)— The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 12:15 p.m. for part of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The NWS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for part of southern Lackawanna County and Northeastern Luzerne County.

The NWS Doppler Radar indicated thunderstorms that were capable of producing rainfall of up to two inches in the affected areas.

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PALMER TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Palmer Township Police Department on Friday said they are searching for a missing person in Northampton County.

Police are searching for 89-year-old Gene Brocious, who is described as weighing about 140 pounds and standing at about five feet, six inches, with gray hair and blue eyes.

Brocious is also described by officials to have been wearing blue jeans, a blue jacket, and hearing aids, and was last seen in the area of the unit block of Milford Court on Friday at about 2:00 a.m.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Police Department say they need help identifying a child found Friday night.

Police say the non-verbal child was found in the area of Sheetz at the 500 block of Mount Pleasant and is believed to be five years old.

24-hour fundraising marathon NEPA Gives wraps up with over $1M raised

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A number of local organizations came together in Scranton on Friday to give back to the community in a big way. Their efforts will help hundreds of non-profits, not just in the Electric City, but across NEPA.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape was there Friday afternoon to experience the day of donations firsthand.

A party with a purpose. Crowds filled the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue in Downtown Scranton Friday evening for a block party, but this wasn't just any block party, it was part of NEPA Gives' Sixth Annual Day of Giving.

ROSS TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are new details on the fire that damaged an animal hospital in Monroe County.

State police now say there's no evidence of anything suspicious in the fire that broke out Thursday morning at Best Friends Vet Clinic near Saylorsburg.

‘Nuisance mosquitoes’ prompt spraying in several communities

The fire marshal is still investigating the cause, but no people or animals were inside when the flames tore through the building.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads-up for drivers in Luzerne County: Overnight lane restrictions are coming to Interstate 81 next week.

PennDOT says bridge demolition work will restrict lanes in both directions near mile marker 170 in Plains Township.

PennDOT warns boaters about bridge demolition

It'll happen Monday and Tuesday night from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Drivers should expect delays and use both lanes up to the merge point to keep traffic moving.