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New Jersey military unit removes explosives from Luzerne home

LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An out-of-state military unit made another trip back to our area on Saturday to remove hundreds of explosive devices. They were discovered inside a Luzerne County home Friday afternoon.

Special military members with the Fort Mcguire New Jersey Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit collected more military ammunition from the home at 384 Bennett Street in luzerne.

They were called in on Friday night in addition to the Scranton Bomb Squad and Luzerne Borough Police.

Crowds gather in Wilkes-Barre for 'Hands Off!' protest

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Wilkes-Barre, a boisterous crowd gathered for a Hands-Off! protest. The crowd on Public Square held signs, heard speakers, and expressed dissatisfaction with job layoffs, social service cuts, and policies they claim are putting the country in peril.

28/22 News asked if they think these rallies will have an impact on policy in Washington.

Protests gather in Scranton to say ‘Hands off!’ to Trump administriation

'Hands Off!' rally demands action against Trump policies

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Protestors gathered nationwide this weekend to say 'hands off!' to the Trump administration.

Tariffs, cuts to federal spending, and tax cuts for billionaires. These are just a few of the issues protestors say they're fighting at "Hands Off!" rallies across the country.

Hundreds of such protestors took to Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, braving the wet weather to protest a number of issues with the Trump administration.

Deputy swearing-in ceremony in Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— New deputies are ready to serve in Luzerne County.

The sheriff's department held a swearing-in and awards ceremony Friday at the Luzerne County Courthouse.

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The newest members took their oath of office, while current deputies were honored for outstanding service.

Tenured Sheriff Brian Szumski also presented the first-ever "Deputy of the year" award.

He says the ceremony highlights his team's dedication to serving and protecting Luzerne County.

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