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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids are getting ready to return to the classroom, and a Lackawanna County community is looking to make that easier.

McNichols Plaza Elementary in Scranton held its back-to-school fair for the eighth year this morning.

The event included 25 vendors, including businesses, universities, banks, and non-profit organizations.

Firefighters recovering, several displaced after Scranton fire

Students from kindergarten to fifth grade were able to take advantage of the resources available.

 (WBRE/WYOU)— Be sure to watch 28/22 Sports Night airing Monday-Friday from 8-9 p.m.

We’ll talk about Alaina and Nick's experience in Williamsport for the Little League World Series, some Mets and Phillies talk as the two battle for NL east supremacy, and Eagles and Steelers preseason action as the two teams both lost in their respective games.

To watch the show, or get access to any of our podcasts, download our 28/22 News app!

The show will be hosted by 28/22 Sports Anchor Nick Zelaya and Alaina Losito along with being produced and cohosted by Ricky Turner.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several people are now displaced, and three firefighters are recovering after a fire in Scranton on Sunday night.

There are a few updates to share on Monday on the condition of the firefighters involved in last night's blaze. So far, there is nothing yet on the cause.

"It was just crazy so close to home because I live right here. So, it was right across the street from me," one resident said.

A fire ripped through a few homes and a business on Scranton's south side Sunday night.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With a new school year upon us, many children are squarely focused on what's ahead for them, but that's not the case for a Monroe County girl who is concerned for other kids.

12-year-old Adelyn Hessek is packing something called a "Birthday Bag." It is one of the things kids in need receive for free at a place called Angels and Dragonflies in East Stroudsburg.

Adelyn routinely lends a helping hand at the non-profit that her grandmother runs.

28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A former teacher in the Wyoming Area School District learned her fate on Monday after pleading guilty back in June.

Investigators say students told a social worker Sarah Kester gave them edible marijuana gummies and nicotine vapes and offered them alcohol.

Suspended Wyoming Area teacher waives hearing for corruption of minors

Kester will have to give up her teaching license and be on 30 months of probation.

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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Parking in Downtown Scranton is undergoing changes. Drivers will not only have to pay more but also for a longer period of time.

This change comes after the city of Scranton had to renegotiate some of its debt financing in July, so drivers looking for a place to park should expect to pay.

"I know the city needs and wants to make money, but it seems like the wrong path to take," said Elijah Birtel, co-owner/tattoo artist, Electric City Tattooing.

EAST UNION TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Schuylkill County man has been sentenced after he killed his son back in September of 2024.

The Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office confirmed that John Gustites was found guilty on charges of 3rd Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Simple Assault back in June and was sentenced to a total of 20 to 40 years on August 18.

Details on shooting, father charged with killing son

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are new developments on Monday in an ongoing controversy involving a proposed PPL powerline project in Luzerne County.

A county councilman says he will introduce a resolution calling for PPL to halt plans for the new transmission line until residents can be assured that the power line will not impact their quality of life.

PPL has proposed the high voltage line to run from the Talen Nuclear power plant through several communities, including Sugarloaf and Black Creek townships, to connect to its power grid near Hazleton.

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include the response from Rosado Group Inc.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $130,000 settlement with a Pennsylvania car dealership group, regarding their alleged deceptive sales tactics and inflated prices.

The Office of Attorney General stated in the settlement that numerous dealerships under the Rosado umbrella inflated vehicle prices, without customer knowledge, and manipulated credit applications to sell more vehicles.