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Annual Miss Unico Pageant kicked off in Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The annual Miss Unico Pageant was held Wednesday at the Luzerne County courthouse, but this pageant is not just about looks; the girls were also judged on their impact on their community and service over self.

The judges are four well-known and accomplished women in Luzerne County, one being the Pittston Chambers' Accomplished Woman of the Year.

PA live! Co-host Chris Bohinski emceed the event.

Governor Shapiro spotlights impact of education funding

33rd Annual Jessup Hose Company Number 2 Carnival now underway

JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A longtime Memorial Day tradition kicked off in Lackawanna County this evening. Jessup Hose Company Number Two is hosting its annual carnival as part of the festivities leading up to Saint Ubaldo Day.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape was there for the festivities to see how carnival fans are feeling about the big weekend.

The 33rd Annual Carnival in Jessup got off to a rainy start, but the spirit of the tradition was plain to see.

Stroudsburg cafeteria employee may be fired after allegedly taping students' mouths

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local cafeteria worker could be fired after she's accused of taping the mouths of school students. The Stroudsburg Area School District says its employee is responsible for neglecting children in this and other instances in past years.

Stroudsburg School District board directors provided a notice of termination to Hamilton Elementary School lunch monitor Dorothy Lanza.

The notice indicates Lanza did not meet an acceptable standard of care in protecting students' safety.

Free program aims to help residents understand mental healthcare

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mental Health Awareness Month is a time for reflection, education, and breaking the stigma. On Wednesday, a local event in Scranton brought together community members and students to do just that.

At Geisinger College of Health Sciences, a group gathered for Unlocking Mental Health Care, a free program aimed at helping people understand all aspects of mental health care.

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