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Annual fire carnival kicks off St. Ubaldo festivities

JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We’re just two days away from the Running of the Saints in Jessup for St. Ubaldo Day.

But the celebratory kick-off of festivities begins at a local fire company’s annual carnival.

Raindrops falling down in Jessup aren’t putting a damper on the fun of Memorial Day weekend.

Jessup Hose Company Number 2’s annual carnival kicked off Wednesday night, a wet start to a jam-packed event.

Organization to hold walk for only 24/7 women's shelter

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Preparations are underway for an annual walk that raises awareness about women's homelessness in northeastern Pennsylvania.

This is Volunteers of America Pennsylvania largest fundraiser to support Ruth's Place in Wilkes-Barre.

It is the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Luzerne County.

Annual Miss Unico Pageant kicked off in Luzerne County

The event invites people to come to Wilkes-Barre's Public Square and walk a route many women may take who are experiencing homelessness.

Man charged with attempted homicide with shotgun

TREMONT BOROUGH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man has been charged with attempted criminal homicide after he shot a shotgun at someone in their car.

Police say they responded to reports of a shot fired at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday on West Laurel Street in Tremont Borough.

House passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in marathon overnight session

According to police, Derek Weaver, 28, fired one shot at the back of the victim's truck that shattered the back window of the truck and cut the back of the victim's ear.

Police searching for missing 16-year-old girl

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is seeking information on the location of a missing 16-year-old girl.

Police say they are searching for Angelina Prowitt Rodriguez, age 16, height 5'3, weight 100 pounds.

33rd Annual Jessup Hose Company Number 2 Carnival now underway

She was last seen near Hazle Street and Wilkes-Barre Boulevard wearing sweatpants and a hoodie with her hair in a bun. She was carrying a large tote bag with large white letters on the side.

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