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Raising some Hell and funds for firefighter battling cancer

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was quite a community outpouring Sunday for a Scranton firefighter who is battling a devastating disease.

Montage Mountain Resort was the scene of a fundraiser called Raise Some Hell for Hoppy.

Hundreds turned out to support Scranton Fire Department Lieutenant Kelly Hopkins.

He is battling stage four cancer of the esophagus.

Party chairs react after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

Party chairs react after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Sunday's assassination attempt happened as many Trump supporters gathered at Harvey's Lake for what was billed as a Trump boat parade.

28/22 News spoke with both the Luzerne County Republican and Democratic chairs on Sunday on how this attack could impact the campaign scene and the outcome of the election.

Local Trump supporters took to Harvey's Lake Sunday afternoon to back the former president in his latest white house bid.

Exploring big trucks in 3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck and Craft Fair

EXETER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family fun event was held on Sunday in Luzerne County.

Children and adults got to explore large trucks at the Harding Recreational Committee's Third Annual Touch-a-Truck and Craft Fair.

The event celebrates the committee's founding in 2021.

Highlights included a craft fair and a special opportunity for children to meet first responders and explore a truck.

Hispanic Heritage celebration kicks off in Wilkes-Barre

Annual Lebanese Heritage Festival kicked off in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A special blessing after Sunday worship helped kick off a delicious fundraiser in West Scranton.

Saint Ann Maronite Church Pastor Antoun Youssef, or Father Tony, as he is more commonly known, did the honors to begin the church's Annual Lebanese Heritage Festival.

The festival featured traditional Lebanese foods such as tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, and kibbeh, as well as a large assortment of pastries and desserts.

Hispanic Heritage celebration kicks off in Wilkes-Barre

Hispanic Heritage celebration kicks off in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local organizations helped mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which kicks off on Sunday, as well as celebrate Mexico's Independence Day, which is on Monday.

The organizations got together to share their culture with the community they now call home.

This is what the fourth year of the Latin Cultural Festival looks like, a blend of all kinds of people all here with one purpose: to have a good time. 102.3 La Mega hosted this festival.

Hundreds came out in Scranton for Steps Toward a Cure 5K

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was quite a day for a run or walk on Sunday and a couple hundred did just that in Scranton for a good cause.

They took part in a first-time fundraiser called Steps Toward a Cure 5K Walk/Run at McDade Park.

The event raised money and awareness for Dravet Syndrome research.

Dravet Syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy known for prolonged seizures and often being resistant to treatment.

Missing man found in Hazle Township

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