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SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We have a special edition of "Here's to you kid". Two of the kids who were featured in our stories, which showcase the achievements of extraordinary kids, were honored at Lakeland Junior/Senior High School.

Patricia McAndrew, a senior at Lakeland, and Julie Bower, an eighth-grade student at Lakeland, are the 2024 winners of the Times Leader's Book of Dreams and the Luzerne Foundation Scholarship.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody after police say he assaulted before she escaped from him and ran to a Scranton ice cream shop for help.

According to the Scranton Police Department, on May 8, they were dispatched to Manning's Ice Cream for reports of a woman with cuts asking employees to hide her.

The criminal complaint states that 31-year-old Hakeem Ali Lincoln assaulted a woman after an altercation between the two.

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested an underage drinker for allegedly stealing alcohol from Sheetz.

According to Plains Township Police, on May 5 officers were called to Sheetz on State Route 315 for a reported theft.

PA Lottery tickets stolen from machine at Sheetz

Through further investigation, police are charging Tristan Aloe, 20, of Avoca with retail theft after he allegedly took several bottles of alcohol and left the store without paying.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County is delaying certification of the April 23 primary election results due to ongoing court challenges, according to Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo.

Luzerne County counting votes for 117th District race

The pending challenges are in the race for the Republican nomination for state representative in the 117th Legislative District. Only three votes currently separate candidates Jamie Walsh and incumbent Michael Cabell, with Walsh in the lead.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole adult toys from Target.

On May 5 around 8:40 p.m., the suspect entered the Target, picked up a Happy Cake brand adult toy, removed it from its packaging, and hid it, according to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police.

Police say two other erotic stimulators were also removed from the packaging, and investigators believe the suspects also hid these items.

PA Lottery tickets stolen from machine at Sheetz

LEWISBURG — The goal of spring work is a plentiful crop, according to the Penn State Extension. Patience is a necessity but so is proper nutrient application to fields in the form of manure.

MILTON — Faeries, trolls, giants … all those fantasy creatures that filled the early fairy tales are welcome to show up in character for a two-day event.

NOXEN TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Tucked away in Noxen Township lies 18 scenic acres covered in flags and war memorials. Many call it "The Cove."

“Patriots Cove is a place of healing, a place of purpose for injured, ill, and end-of-life veterans, first responders, and their caregivers,” explained Jeff Swire.

Co-founder and President Jeff Swire is getting ready for a busy month as they're hosting a fly fishing event this weekend and their Annual Fish for the Fallen Event Memorial Day weekend.

Looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend? Check out these activities around the Valley:

MOUNT CARMEL — For the second year in a row, the Mount Carmel Area Community Center is once again at the helm of the increasingly popular Spring Fling event in downtown Mount Carmel, and the public is invited to check out the numerous vendors, food trucks, entertainment, games, and more that the day will offer.