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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another season for the beloved Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market has come and gone.

The final day for the market just wrapped up.

Lackawanna County businesses staying open late on Thursdays for holiday season

The popular farmer's market has been a downtown staple since 1974.

Every year, proud local farmers and vendors fill Public Square with fresh produce, tasty food, and homemade crafts.

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several businesses in Lackawanna County are getting a jump on the holiday season by staying open late on Thursdays.

The Shop Late on State event is in full swing.

It's designed to make shopping on State Street in Clarks Summit more convenient by extending store hours.

Shapiro announces major revitalization project in Scranton

Most stores and restaurants are offering incentives to customers who support local businesses.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Suspected gang members accused of running a big drug operation at a business in Scranton could head to trial.

Four suspects continued and five gave up their rights to preliminary hearings Thursday morning.

They are accused of making pills at Blue Face Global Hookah Lounge on North Main Avenue.

Police shut down Crips drug operation in Scranton

They were recently picked up after a year-long drug investigation and the business is now temporarily shut down.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro joined local lawmakers in Downtown Scranton to announce a major revitalization project.

With the help of state funds, Fidelity Bank will move from its longtime location at Dunmore Corners to the Scranton Electric Building Downtown.

Officials at Thursday's news conference say this move will bring more business to Downtown Scranton. Bringing new life to a historic landmark building.

The Scranton Electric Building first opened its doors in 1896.

MAHANOY TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A deadly two-vehicle crash shuts down a road in Schuylkill County Thursday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Communications Center tells 28/22 News around 3:30 p.m. crews responded to a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer and a sedan on Morea Road in Mahanoy Township.

Truck driver charged with homicide after deadly crash in Monroe County

One person has been reported dead as a result of the crash. State police are continuing to investigate.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fire crews were busy battling brush fires in Lackawanna County Thursday.

Traffic is moving again on Interstate 81 North in South Abington Township after smoke from a brush fire slowed down the afternoon commute.

Crews were called Thursday afternoon for a brush fire in the Clarks Summit and South Abington Township area.

Two-vehicle crash leaves one dead in Schuylkill County

28/22 News will update you with the latest as it is released.

LEWISBURG — The Union County Historical Society announced the special sale of a diverse selection of items through an online auction by Auctioneer Michael Weaver of Allenwood.

LEWISBURG — The supervisors in East Buffalo Township proposed a slight tax increase in 2025.

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Dickson City man has been charged after allegedly smothering a seven-month-old baby.

According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to Geisinger Community Medical Center for a report of an assault against a seven-month-old child.

The criminal complaint states the baby had a mark on her stomach that resembled the shape of a hand and a few cuts on her neck. As stated in the affidavit, 19-year-old Tre Fox-Frazier was left alone at home with the seven-month-old baby.

SHAMOKIN — A model railroad club is holding its traditional open house events starting at the end of the month.