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Walk to End Epliepsy kicks of in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people are taking some important steps to raise awareness and funds in the battle against the most common serious brain disorder.

A crowd turned out Saturday at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre for the annual Walk to End Epilepsy.

It is sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation in eastern Pennsylvania which serves 18 counties.

Roughly 110,000 people in eastern Pennsylvania live with epilepsy.

One of those people is 20-year-old Jalyn Fields who walked today with her mother.

Back to the Grind Fall Festival

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Could you ask for any better weather for a weekend fall festival?

The Back to the Grind Fall Festival is underway at Wilkes-Barre Public Square.

It is filled with food, live music, and even a scavenger hunt.

More than 50 vendors are taking part.

Over a hundred gathered for Run for Katie event

The three-day event is sponsored by Abide Coffeehouse in Wilkes-Barre and the Abide Foundation a private charitable organization founded to help people who are struggling.

Festival vendors fundraise for Helene vicitms

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An effort by a group of local vendors is underway this weekend to help those suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

Several small businesses at the annual event will send part of their proceeds to points south.Those vendors tell me they want to help. As tens of thousands try and piece it back together in their lives.

Where can you see Pennsylvania's Fall Foliage?

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources released a report for the best areas to see Pennsylvania's Fall foliage.

According to the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, they will be releasing weekly Fall Foliage reports for the Fall of 2024.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources states Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied Fall foliage season than any other state in the nation or anywhere in the world.

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Catch this week's Fall Foliage report here!

Former President Trump is coming to Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced former President Donald Trump is coming to Scranton.

According to the release, on Wednesday, October 9, at 3:00 p.m., former President Trump will be giving remarks at Riverfront Sports on West Olive Street.

Drop boxes will be allowed in Luzerne County

The release states the doors will open at 12:00 p.m. and the remarks will begin at 3:00 p.m.

If you are looking to register for tickets, visit this website.

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