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TOBYHANNA, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home with children living inside was found in deplorable conditions during a fugitive arrest, according to police.

Police report while arresting a fugitive Jewels Zachary Jenkins, 23, of Tobyhanna had three firearms that were found all in nonsecure areas of a house in the 4000 block of Burnside Drive.

Inside the home, police describe "deplorable" conditions that include moldy food, trash, and dog and cat feces throughout the residence, as stated in the affidavit.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are learning more about concerns in a Luzerne County neighborhood about reports of shots fired.

The same neighborhood where a teen was shot and later died over the weekend.

Nanticoke police converge on the Minden Court neighborhood in the honey pot section of the city at around 8 Thursday night. This was after neighbors reported hearing what sounded like gunshots.

OLD FORGE, LACAKWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A festival happening in Lackawanna County this weekend is drawing in not just those locally, but visitors from across the globe.

Rosi Distasi is part of a group of delegates from Felitto, Italy, who flew in to celebrate the weekend.

"I'm here in Old Forge at the Felittese Festival," said Rosi.

“We never had like a full delegation come over to witness this and I think that’s really a big part of it,” said Jeff Casella, chairman of the Felittese Association of Old Forge

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man was arrested for allegedly attempting to assault two employees and stealing the tip jar of a Hazleton restaurant.

Man sentenced for theft from youth sports organization

According to an affidavit from police, Maurice Gillespie, 32, was visibly intoxicated and resisted arrest at New York Fried Chicken in Hazleton.

Police say Gillespie attempted to swing at two employees, including the owner of the establishment, before grabbing the tip jar off the counter and exiting the business.

MIDDLEBURG, SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Snyder County man has pleaded guilty to stealing over $40,000 from the Midd-West Youth Football and Cheer Association.

Randy Kline, 48, stole over $40,000 spanning two years while a member of the Association according to the District Attorney's Office.

Man wanted for allegedly intimidating a witness

According to a release, Kline was in charge of equipment purchases for the student-athletes at Midd-West and utilized the association's bank account and debit card for personal use, and to support his gambling addiction.

MIFFLINBURG — Senior residents or residents with disabilities in Mifflinburg have affordable housing options. Meadow View Apartments, East Walnut Street in Mifflinburg, is a two-building, 30-apartment housing space for individuals 62 and older or disabled of any age.

LAURELTON — The West End Library will host its Daily Gift Basket Raffle, offering an opportunity to win one of several themed baskets throughout the month of October.

BENTON — Camp Courage, a free bereavement camp for children and teens ages 6-17, will be held Oct. 5-6 at Camp Lavigne, Benton.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Luzerne County has won $1,000 a week for life.

The Cash4Life® winning ticket worth $1,000 a week for life, or $1 million cash, was sold in Luzerne County on Thursday, September 5.

The ticket correctly matched all five balls drawn, 2-22-31-48-56. The selling retailer, Fuel On in Drums, will earn a $10,000 bonus.

PA introduces texting 911 for emergencies

The Cash4Life® multi-state game has awarded its 16th $1 million prize in Pennsylvania since the Pennsylvania Lottery joined it in April 2015.

A New York judge on Friday delayed former President Trump’s sentencing until Nov. 26, a ruling that ensures Trump will not face any criminal punishment until after the election. 

Trump has employed delay as a habitual legal strategy, hoping to retake the White House and halt his prosecutions.  

He already had successfully dismissed or tied up three of his four criminal cases in pretrial issues until after the election. Friday’s ruling hands Trump a similar victory in his hush money case, the only one to have so far to have culminated in a guilty verdict.