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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews are on-scene of a fire at a popular supermarket on Sunday night.

According to Lackawanna County Communications Center, crews were called to Schiff's on North Main Avenue just before 7:00 p.m. for a report of an electrical fire.

Road reopened after heavy rains caused temporary closure

Officials say that there have been no reported injuries and the fire is under control.

It is unknown at this time the cause of the fire, or if there were any damage to products.

LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Engines echoed near Wilkes-Barre this weekend as drivers took on one of the steepest and most historic racing events in the country.

Competitors navigated a twisting, half mile stretch of east Northampton Street for the Giants Despair Hillclimb.

The road has challenged racers for 119 years, earning its spot as one of the oldest motorsport events in the country.

Racers had to navigate turns like the infamous "Devil's Elbow," known as the toughest part of the course.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Family and friends are remembering, a fallen community leader, a mother, first responder, and friend whose life was taken far too soon.

28/22's Brian Orbin shows us how the community gathered today to honor her memory.

Dozens of people rallied Sunday in Hazle Township around a name they'll never forget: Jessica Lockwood.

Lockwood was murdered in April in Hazleton.

But today, her memory lives on through community, kids, and the love she had for her own two children.

LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Luzerne County woman was arrested and charged after she allegedly hit a man over the head with a glass bottle Saturday night, according to state police.

Police say that 22-year-old Mackenzie Spock from Plains was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, and Harassment among other charged

In a release, troopers say that they responded just after 9:30 p.m. along with Wilkes-Barre Township Police to East Northampton Street for a report of a large fight at the Giants Despair Hillclimb.

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Heavy Sunday afternoon caused a roadway to close for about two hours due to flooding.

According to PA511, Gordon Mountain Road was closed between Bittle Street and Exit 119 I-81 North Highridge Park Road due to flooding just after 2:00 p.m.

The road was reopened just before 4:00 p.m., according to PA511.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fun way to cool off for kids is back open at McDade Park.

The McDade splashpad has been reopened after being closed for almost a week due to a water pump issue.

Storm takes out state park splash pad in Lackawanna County

The McDade pool is still closed due to multiple leaks.

Authorities say parts of the tiles have chips and cracks, causing leaks, and they want to make repairs all at once instead of piece by piece.

They hope to have it reopened by the end of the 2025 swim season

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A warrant has officially been issued for a man who police say pistol-whipped a pregnant woman in the middle of the street and dragged her inside an apartment.

Hazleton City Police have filed an arrest warrant for Rodelfy Liriano Corniel on the charge of Simple Assault after police say he physically attacked another person.

Police say they responded to the area of 550 Alter Street just before 11:00 a.m. on July 11 for a report of a man attacking another person.

Two arrested after stabbing in Scranton

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