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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For those who consider themselves a bit squeamish about slithery creatures, consider yourself warned. Reptile lovers from near and far united at the Hilton Hotel Conference Center in Downtown Scranton on Sunday.

They took part in the Seventh Annual Electric City Reptile Expo.

It had everything from little lizards to large snakes and just about any reptile in between.

Those who love reptiles encourage others who are not big fans to keep an open mind.

1 injured, 4 dead after Hazle Township crash

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some people are taking their patriotism high into the sky this holiday weekend near Hazleton, way above Hazleton Regional Airport. High-flying folks took part on Sunday in Skydive for Soldiers.

The sky diving business, Above the Poconos Skydivers, held the adrenaline rush event.

Organizers say the veteran-based non-profit, Wounded Warriors Project, received $35 from each tandem jump this weekend.

Some jumped to honor a vet, others did it for the thrill, and some jumped for both.

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.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) says four people are dead and one man was sent to the hospital after a Hazle Township crash that led to a fatal car fire.

In a release, troopers say just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning, crews were called to a crash on the Cando Expressway, or State Route 924, west of its intersection with Oakridge Road.

During their investigation, state police say that the driver of the car was traveling north on the Cando Expressway, lost control, and crossed over into the oncoming lane.

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