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MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ink, art, and community spirit were on full display in Moosic on Saturday. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Roller Derby turned their league's home base into a mash-up of local artistry, alternative culture, and roller skating.
Saturday's first-ever Tapped and Tatted spring fundraiser packed the Roller Derby Factory with flash tattoos, piercings, and more than 20 local vendors.
The event was put on in partnership with Voodoo Brewing Company and Melissa Rossi Tattoos, all to raise money for the nonprofit league.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Damp weather could not stop some folks from getting up close with nature in Wilkes-Barre. The local band, The Pickups, played some environmentally inspired music for the first-ever BioBlitz at Kirby Park Natural Area and Nesbitt Park.
The floodplain is home to a range of plants and animals that play a crucial role in maintaining balance in the ecosystem.
Organizers wanted to hold this event for three basic reasons: Education, exploration, and celebration.
A canceled wedding turns into a community event
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say crews were out for hours battling an Old Forge fire Saturday night.
Authorities told 28/22 News firefighters were called to the 800 block of Sibley Avenue for a reported commercial structure fire before 8:30 p.m.
Courtesy of Bob Kadluboski
The Old Forge Fire Department is heading the response to the incident.
Demonstrating STEM skills in Luzerne County at SHINE Science Olympiad
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some 150 students got to demonstrate their science knowledge thanks to an annual competition in Wilkes-Barre. The always popular Egg Drop was just one of the categories on Saturday at the SHINE Science Olympiad.
Wilkes University welcomed students from nine different schools in Luzerne County.
28/22 News Anchor Nick Toma and Reporter Amelia Sack served as celebrity judges.
The event emphasizes the importance of STEM learning through the program SHINE, which stands for Schools and Homes in Education.
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A truck show near Scranton brought out hundreds of visitors from northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, but they were not just there for the trucks.
28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape brings us the sights and sounds of the annual diesel display and what's behind it.
Rolling coal for a good cause: Diesel Jam 2025 brought hundreds of truck owners and truck enthusiasts to Dickson City's Circle Drive-In Saturday afternoon.
More than 200 trucks, big and small, lined up for spectators to enjoy.
