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NORTHUMBERLAND — The Central Susquehanna Riverboat Society (CSRS) is hosting its inaugural Float My Boat Concert Series on June 14.

SELINSGROVE — A 19-year-old Ohio man is accused of having sexual relations with a minor in Snyder County after meeting online.

Giant announced on Friday afternoon that two products are being recalled.

MILTON — The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit has been awarded a $600,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Supporting Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship (CTRA) Program.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Shoppers filled the Wyoming Valley Mall on Saturday, not for big-box deals, but for homemade treasures. More than 85 local artisans took over nearly every corner of the building for the Craft and Home Decor Show.

The event featured everything from tie-dyed clothing to gemstone jewelry, to goat soap creams and resin art.

Cutting the ribbon for new Scranton playground

HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Folks at another outdoor event decided even if it rained, they would just "dill" with it. Break out the pickle puns for Picklefest at the Garden Drive-In in Hunlock Township.

Roughly four dozen vendors showcased a variety of pickle-related products you could relish, including items to eat, to wear, or to display.

Overnight lane restrictions announced for Interstate 81

It did not cost anything to attend or to park there, so that's a pretty good "Dill" even if the weather put vendors in a bit of a pickle.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fresh, active way to enjoy Pride month while embracing your inner child kicked off at Kirby Park on Saturday. The Rainbow Alliance is hosting its first-ever Field Gay, a grown-up Field Day celebrating pride, community, and play.

Adults took on obstacle courses, relay races, and yes, even balloon-sitting contests.

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been said not all superheroes wear capes, but some wore running shoes on Saturday in Luzerne County's Back Mountain to help kids. They circled the track at Dallas High School for the Inaugural Superhero Buddy Run 5K and Family Walk.

The threat of rain did not stop more than a hundred people from showing up to support the cause.

The non-profit Beyond Grateful, which provides inclusive programs for kids with disabilities, sponsored the event.

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

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are investigating a fatal Friday night ATV crash in Jefferson Township.

In a release, troopers say crews were called on Friday shortly before 6:00 p.m. to the 100 block of Stevens Road after a reported ATV crash.

Man swept away in Lycoming County creek, search, rescue mission launched

State police on Saturday said they are investigating the fatal ATV crash.

Details are limited at this time, and 28/22 News will provide updates as they are made available.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton neighborhood all too familiar with flooding is holding its collective breath this weekend. Heavy rain once again put their properties in peril.

"Oh no. Here we go again," Scranton resident Doris Repshis said.

Flash flooding was the first thought Repshis had in her Keyser Valley neighborhood after heavy rain hit hard and fast early Saturday morning.

The flash flood fears this weekend are a flashback for her of what she and her family experienced nearly two years ago.