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COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's one of the biggest events of the year in one local community and the biggest fundraiser for the Covington Fire Company. The Fireman's Picnic is now underway, and Tuesday kicked off with a crowd favorite.

The carnival grounds opened at 6 with food stands, carnival rides, and a beer tent, drawing in families from around the area.

Organizers say the week-long event raises nearly $50,000 in profit, money the fire company relies on to fund operations year-round.

28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Congressman Dan Meuser says he will not be running for Pennsylvania Governor, challenging Josh Shapiro.

In a release sent out Tuesday evening, Representative Meuser said he released the following statement:

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say firefighters were out in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday night battling a house fire.

The Luzerne County Communications Center told 28/22 News crews were called to the unit block of Susquehanna Street in Wilkes-Barre for a reported house fire at about 9:00 p.m.

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Officials say there are no reported injuries, and crews are still on scene.

MILTON — Milton School Board directors at Tuesday night’s meeting voted down a proposal asking residents to vote on a referendum that would have increased the district’s earned income and net profits tax.

HARRISBURG — A procedural push by Pennsylvania House Republicans failed to force floor debate and a vote on a bill to keep transgender women from competing in women’s sports when the Democratic majority stalled the effort.

SUNBURY — Sunbury Police will be getting an enclosed trailer filled with essential police equipment for any emergency situations.

HARRISBURG — Intentionally using deepfake digital media to defraud someone or cause them harm will soon be a crime in Pennsylvania.