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BLOOMSBURG -- At least one fair stand accepted a fake $10 bill over the weekend, the fair security director said.
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PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the colder months approach, many stray animals are forced to brave harsh conditions. With the help of her friends, a woman in Pittston is helping those animals find shelter during the wintertime.

"You don't need to be a big organization to make a big impact," Skye Fedkenheuer from Pittston said.

Skye Fedkenheuer has been helping animals survive the winter months for years.

She turns totes and styrofoam containers into shelters that can keep stray cats warm and gives them away for free.

CONYNGHAM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen who disappeared while hunting with his father in Luzerne County is safe.

State police say 16-year-old Blake Hicks got lost Monday morning near Sawmill Road in Conyngham Township.

Arrest made in Columbia County homicide investigation

Crews searched through the night using helicopters, drones, and a specialized wilderness rescue team.

Officials confirm Hicks was found early Tuesday morning and has been reunited with his family.

PINE TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say they arrested a person in a Columbia County homicide investigation.

Troopers say that through their investigation, they arrested 16-year-old Adam Bartosic from Pine Township in the homicide investigation.

Carbon County woman pleads guilty in Whitehall homicide investigation

State police stated Bartosic has been charged as an adult and was arraigned on one count of homicide.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Route 924 in Hazle Township is now reopened after officials say a crash sent a man to the hospital and led to a diesel fuel spill.

Officials with the Luzerne County Communications Center confirmed that crews were called to the 500 block of Can Do Expressway, or State Route 924, for a tractor-trailer crash at about 7:00 p.m.

Carbon County woman pleads guilty in Whitehall homicide investigation

(WBRE/WYOU)— Join Alaina and Ricky as they discuss some of the big matchups that took place in Week Five of high school football, and why the Top 10 remains basically the same after this week's slate.

It’s time to examine some key takeaways from Week Three of the NFL season, as the Eagles stormed back in a Divisional Round rematch against the Rams.

Additionally, the Steelers secured a close win despite forcing five turnovers. Do the two feel more or less confident after this week's victory against the Patriots?

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore is kicking off its Inaugural Halloween Costume Drive. The YMCA is accepting new and gently used costumes in sizes that range from infant all the way up to adult.

You can stop and make a donation starting Monday, September 22, until Monday, October 6.

Following that, families can pick up costumes from October 7 through October 9.

Trying new foods at 170th Bloomsburg Fair

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's that time of year again: Fried food, fun rides, and plenty of entertainment.

Brianna Strunk with the Pocono Television Network and PA live! Cohost Chris Bohinski were live at the 170th Bloomsburg Fair to show us what's happening there this year.

Teen reflects on time at national security program in D.C.

On Monday, Brianna and Chris learned about the Salvadorian dish, the pupusa, with Pupusa's City and how it's made.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Earlier this Monday, a rally was held in Lackawanna County to demand that Republican politicians in our area prioritize families in the federal budget.

28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar was in Scranton and spoke with people at the rally.

A crowd of approximately 15 people gathered outside Congressman Rob Bresnahan's office on Monday, located on North Washington Avenue, to advocate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

LAKE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A manhunt that began late last week is over in Luzerne County. While the suspect is in custody, there are still plenty of unanswered questions.

28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason has more on what led up to the manhunt.

40-year-old Ryan McDermott is now in custody. He's now facing several charges in connection with sex crimes.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), McDermott is now in custody after a four-day manhunt in Luzerne County.