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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A summer tradition in Wilkes-Barre is back under the big tent, and book lovers are lining up. It's the 48th Annual Friends of the Osterhout Free Library Tent Sale. Thousands of books are up for grabs across more than 60 categories.

Adult titles range from $1 to $6 while children's books start at just 50¢ each.

The sale raises critical funds for the library, totaling more than $600,000 to date.

Enjoying pierogies in Edwardsville festival

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A summer tradition in Wilkes-Barre is back under the big tent, and book lovers are lining up. It's the 48th Annual Friends of the Osterhout Free Library Tent Sale. Thousands of books are up for grabs across more than 60 categories.

Adult titles range from $1 to $6 while children's books start at just 50¢ each.

The sale raises critical funds for the library, totaling more than $600,000 to date.

Enjoying pierogies in Edwardsville festival

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A big crowd is enjoying some of the most delicious pierogies you will ever find in northeastern Pennsylvania. All you need is someone to judge the tastiest, and that's where a pair of 28/22 news anchors comes into play.

Nick Toma and Tom Williams were among the celebrity judges Saturday afternoon at the Edwardsville Pierogi Festival.

They sat down to determine who made the best potato-filled dough delicacies.

While Nick and Tom showed up to judge, many other folks just came out to enjoy the delicious dumplings.

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A big crowd is enjoying some of the most delicious pierogies you will ever find in northeastern Pennsylvania. All you need is someone to judge the tastiest, and that's where a pair of 28/22 news anchors comes into play.

Nick Toma and Tom Williams were among the celebrity judges Saturday afternoon at the Edwardsville Pierogi Festival.

They sat down to determine who made the best potato-filled dough delicacies.

While Nick and Tom showed up to judge, many other folks just came out to enjoy the delicious dumplings.

LEWISBURG, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wet weather did not stop protestors from taking to the heart of Union County. A sizable crowd braved the rain for the No Kings protest in Lewisburg.

They held signs and chanted outside the Federal Post Office building on Market Street.

Residents rally against ICE in Scranton No Kings protest

The grassroots organization Action Together NEPA sponsored these mobilizations.

Like other local protests, additional police were on duty but no word of any major problems.

LEWISBURG, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wet weather did not stop protestors from taking to the heart of Union County. A sizable crowd braved the rain for the No Kings protest in Lewisburg.

They held signs and chanted outside the Federal Post Office building on Market Street.

Residents rally against ICE in Scranton No Kings protest

The grassroots organization Action Together NEPA sponsored these mobilizations.

Like other local protests, additional police were on duty but no word of any major problems.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It appears hundreds of people filled Public Square for the Wilkes-Barre No Kings protest.

The overwhelming majority gathered to oppose Trump administration policies, but not all.

Hundreds join No Kings national protests in Scranton

A few pro-Trump supporters remained on the fringe armed with signs indicating they back the 47th president and his agenda.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It appears hundreds of people filled Public Square for the Wilkes-Barre No Kings protest.

The overwhelming majority gathered to oppose Trump administration policies, but not all.

Hundreds join No Kings national protests in Scranton

A few pro-Trump supporters remained on the fringe armed with signs indicating they back the 47th president and his agenda.