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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Imagine booking a trip to the perfect getaway, and moments before leaving, the trip gets canceled.

That's what investigators say happened to dozens of northeastern Pennsylvanians because of a travel agent who scammed them.

In a 28/22 News follow-up, Reporter Gianna Galli took a closer look at the case with a growing number of alleged victims.

One of those alleged victims, Scranton woman Nancy Scott, told Galli she was looking forward to traveling abroad last fall.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Roads, driveways, and sidewalks were clear for the most part Saturday night, but it did not happen on its own.

People armed with shovels were out first thing Saturday morning outside Lackawanna County Courthouse Square.

Community helps local woman battle cancer in 14th Annual Shiver by the River

They shoveled public parking spaces and sidewalks, and even cleared benches.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local woman with cancer is getting some much-needed help thanks to a running event in Scranton.

Roughly 350 runners and walkers braved the cold and snow this morning for the 14th annual Shiver by the River.

The race along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail raises funds for a different local cause each year.

This year, all proceeds go toward Lori Perry, who is battling stage four ovarian cancer.

Attendees could pick between a 5K run, 10K run, and a two-mile walk, and none of them let the cold stop them.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a big day for northeastern Pennsylvania's newest congressman. Long-time judge Correale Stevens administered the ceremonial oath of office on Saturday to Rob Bresnahan at the Luzerne County Courthouse.

Bresnahan defeated incumbent democrat Matt Cartwright in November to represent the Eighth district in the US House of Representatives.

The 34-year-old Dallas Township man entered the race with a business background and no political experience.

He says he is prepared to work hard for our country and his constituents.

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.

PSP said they were called to a residence on the 800 block of Main Street at around 4:00 a.m. to investigate a shooting.

Five people charged after 2023 homicide in Susquehanna County

Officials say the shooting resulted in the death of one person.

28/22 News was on scene as the Luzerne County Coroner, Dupont Borough Police, Avoca Police, and State Troopers were investigating the incident.

LEWISBURG — Susquehanna Valley Mediation (SVM) will host a “Family Movie Night" as part of its Families in Recovery Program for those in recovery from addiction and their family members.

SUNBURY — With the submission deadline for Songs of the Susquehanna coming up on Jan. 31, The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association is offering a special project webinar on Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. via Zoom for anyone who might like to learn more about Songs of the Susquehanna, how it began, how to get involved or how to turn ideas into potential songs.

LEWISBURG — New board chair and vice chair appointments headline changes to the WellSpan Health North Region Board of Directors for 2025.