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WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just in time for Halloween, the Paranormal Cirque III is in town, but this circus has an edgy twist.

The event kicked off Thursday at the Wyoming Valley Mall and runs through September 22.

Guests can enjoy illusionists, mysterious creatures, and zombies. Vampires, werewolves, and ghosts also provide a scare to guests in the audience.

Lawmakers invited to see Luzerne County election operations

However, this circus has an age requirement to attend. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County officials invited lawmakers to the area to assure them the county's election system is one that can be trusted.

The Luzerne County Manager, Romilda Crocamo, reached out to the national, state, and local Republican and Democratic Chairs to assure them one thing they can count on Luzerne County to do the right thing this election season.

DANVILLE — The Danville area community reacted quickly to a sign placed on the borough’s main street this week.

LEWISBURG — The borough of Lewisburg is seeking to renew its responsibility to enforce noise ordinances in the downtown.

Days after a federal corrections officer in California died on Aug. 9 after handling suspected drug-soaked mail sent to an inmate, an officer at FCI Allenwood fell ill while working in the mail room at the Union County prison.

A fatal boating accident on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River earlier this year has been ruled accidental.

SUNBURY — A city man faces four counts of felony aggravated assault after a domestic incident that included injuries to officers Thursday, according to Sunbury police.

HARRISBURG — The proverbial check is in the mail for more than 2,000 future educators seeking support from Pennsylvania’s high-demand stipend program to support student teachers.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Traffic was backed up along Interstate 81 Northbound near the Montage exit after a crash on Thursday.

Officials tell 28/22 News a tractor-trailer and several vehicles were involved in a crash shortly before 6:00 p.m.

Struggling families feel the love in Kingston

There is no word on injuries, but authorities say Pennsylvania State Police, EMS, and the Moosic Fire Department were on the scene.

511PA shows that the highway has since cleared up.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Struggling families are feeling the love. PAK Pediatrics held its monthly food drive in Kingston on Thursday.

Plenty of fresh produce, meats, and dairy was available for anyone who registered on-site.

The executive director at PAK Pediatrics, JR Vought, says they served about 300 families today with the help of volunteers from local schools and CEO Weinberg Food Bank and shared with us what motivates them to hold it every month.

Election officials prepare for possible record voter turnout