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SLOCUM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are asking for help to find who vandalized a park near Wapwallopen.

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say it happened overnight at Slocum Township Memorial Park.

Troopers say someone used a gator utility vehicle or something similar to rip a fence out of the ground.

Detours to begin on Route 11 in Lackawanna County

The vandal or vandals also did donuts on the soccer field, digging up the turf, according to state police.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say police responded to a Scranton neighborhood after a reported stabbing. 28/22 News found police activity on Sunday night on the city's south side.

Officials were dispatched around 7:30 to a home on the 800 block of East Locust Street near South Irving Avenue.

Detours to begin on Route 11 in Lackawanna County

28/22 News was on scene as a woman was seen wearing a police badge photographing the scene surrounded by police tape.

HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some rain on Sunday didn't stop a fundraiser aimed at raising money and awareness toward fighting a devastating disease.

Dozens of people took part in the Third Annual Ride with the Clown Kid Bike Race at Harvey's Lake.

Bicyclists pedaled more than eight miles around the lake. The event also welcomed runners and walkers for the first time to cover a two-mile course.

All of the proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association.

Train enthusiasts gather in Scranton for convention

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weekend school supply giveaways are a sure sign we are getting closer to the start of the fall semester.

Families waited in line outside the Verizon retailer Round Room near Hazleton for a School Rocks backpack giveaway.

Many of the backpacks available were clear in order to comply with school district regulations.

The event also featured a couple of freebies, including haircuts at no cost from Cabrera Barber Shop.

The owner says he wanted to give back as a way of supporting the community that supports him.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lane restrictions are coming to a busy stretch of highway in Lackawanna County.

28/22 News previously reported about the preservation project on Route 11 in part of Scranton and South Abington Township.

Inmate found dead at local penitentiary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says the project will use a new sealing technique called "cape seal."

It's considered more cost-effective than traditional paving and will better protect the roadway from wear and tear.

WAYMART, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An inmate was found dead early Sunday morning, according to an official at United States Penitentiary (USP) Canaan.

The release states that 30-year-old Brandon Sharpe was found unresponsive at around midnight.

Officials say that employees tried to perform life-saving measures, while EMS responded and later transported Sharpe to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

1 dead after Sugarloaf Township crash

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