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GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were battling a house fire in a Lackawanna County community Tuesday evening.

Lackawanna County officials told 28/22 News crews were called to the 100 block of Sandy Banks Road shortly before 9:00 p.m. for a reported second-alarm structure fire.

Fire department gets new HVAC system from Mitsubishi

When crews arrived on scene, authorities say it was determined to be a house fire, and the Greenfield Township Fire Department led the response.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Join Nick and Ricky as they get into some college football analysis with Penn State racking up another blowout win before the bye, and Notre Dame falling in a shootout to Texas A&M

They’ll also touch on some local college football, as well as Nick's daily talk about the New York Mets.

To watch the show or get access to any of our podcasts, download our 28/22 Now app!

The show will be hosted by 28/22 Sports Anchor Nick Zelaya and Alaina Losito, and will also be produced and co-hosted by Ricky Turner.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is now learning the identities of those involved in a shooting at an apartment building in Luzerne County.

Police say they were called to the Hilltop Apartments in Hazleton on Saturday, where they found two dead and one in critical condition because of gunshot wounds.

Local resource center addressing need for diapers

Officers say the woman found dead was identified as Vanessa Bigg-Carr, and the suspected shooter, Miguel Lara, was also found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Every year, the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser supports non-profits doing life-changing work in Monroe County. Now in its 22nd year, the event has raised more than $3,000,000 for our neighbors in need, and this year, four organizations were selected to receive funding.

Brianna Strunk with the Pocono Television Network introduces us to the third recipient.

Tiffany Destefano found the strength to leave what she calls a toxic home situation.

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local resource center is addressing a critical yet often overlooked issue: diaper needs.

This is National Diaper Awareness Week.

Many came out to Saint Joseph's Center's Blakely Street campus on Tuesday to drop off donations at the Fill the Van event.

The center is partnering with the national Diaper Bank Network to help struggling families.

Dry weather could lead to sweeter apple products

Volunteers and organizers hope the new event will have a greater impact on families in need.

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mitsubishi is helping out a local fire department in a big way. The Plymouth Fire Department received a new HVAC system that was donated by the company last week.

Workers installed a new Electric Mitsubishi Mini Split on Friday morning. It's all thanks to the Community Awareness Reward Enablement System.

Dry weather could lead to sweeter apple products

Through the program, equipment is donated to non-profit organizations that can use new heating and air conditioning systems.

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Summer is coming to an end, but for many people, that means enjoying some fall favorites. One of those favorites is heading to the area apple orchards.

We're told that this year's variety of apples will be sweeter than in years past. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar explains how the weather affects the apple season.

We all know how much rain we got in the spring over the last couple of months. It has been much drier, allowing the apples in northeastern PA to dry out.

SALEM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania's roads have plenty of attractions. One of them happens to be just outside of Berwick, and it caught the eye of 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason, who tells us more about Kathy's Concrete Ornaments.

If you've ever passed through Berwick, there's a good chance you've driven by and taken a passing glance at towering statues.

Presidents, puppets, dogs, deer, bears, and Bigfoot, lots and lots of Bigfoot, but they're not just here for show.

SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PSU Hazleton survived the chopping block, but what now? What's next for that campus? That was the question at the center of a community meeting on Tuesday at Penn State Hazleton.

The campus was one of 12 across the state that were being considered for closure because of enrollment and financial challenges.

28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick was at that meeting.

(WBRE/WYOU) — If you're feeling the pinch every time you go grocery shopping or pay bills, you're not alone. We don’t need to tell you that staples like beef, chicken, eggs, and milk cost significantly more than they did just a few years ago.

A recent Pew Research study confirms this isn’t just your imagination. While government reports show inflation has slowed, prices haven’t truly dropped — so even a small increase hits hard, affecting your wallet and overall financial health.

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