Luzerne County

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home invasion investigation in Luzerne County ended with one man locked up. Hanover Township police arrested 36-year-old Joshua Vezo on Sunday.

Officers were called overnight to the crime scene on Lincoln Drive, but Vezo wasn't there.

Progress made at Exeter building damaged by car crash

They say they tracked him down at Sans Souci Trailer Court and took him into custody.

Vezo faces several charges, including criminal trespass, criminal mischief, and public drunkenness.

An early morning crash into a building shared by Dollar General and Closet Clothes-Outs in Exeter struck a gas line, leading to store closures and repairs.

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local businesses are feeling the impact of a car crash, one day after it happened. 28/22 News checked out progress being made on Sunday at the building that houses Closet Clothes Outs and Dollar General in Exeter.

A UGI crew was busy making repairs to a gas line, and contractors were fixing a hole in a side wall that a driver hit early Saturday morning.

Getting kids involved at an annual local pilgrimage

A building inspector posted a sign on the building indicating it's still unsafe for occupancy.

The Germania Hose Company's annual picnic returned to Luzerne County this weekend with live music and homemade food.

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A community celebration in Mountain Top honoring four decades of childcare and a young girl's brave fight against cancer.

Families turned out at the Mountain Top Hose Company for food, crafts, and carnival games all to mark the 40th anniversary of "Mountain Top Kids."

Saturday was also about eleven-year-old Braelynn McCarroll, who's battling a rare form of brain cancer.

A portion of the event's profits will help her family cover medical expenses.

Running for youth non-profits in Scranton

Pittston's fourth annual community cookout at Sullivan Park attracted over 100 attendees on Saturday, enjoying food and entertainment.

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A person was sent to the hospital after driving into a building along Wyoming Avenue Saturday morning, according to Wyoming Area Regional Police Department.

28/22 News found UGI crews on-scene around noon working to repair a gas pipe after a crash Saturday morning.

Wyoming Area Regional Police Chief Michael Turner says the driver struck a gas pipe causing a severe gas leak inside and around the building.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A summer staple here in NEPA, the church bazaar.

How one local church is thriving in part because of community support.

In a time where many churches are closing or consolidating, one church is thriving, and their bazaar is proof of that.

28/22's Avery Nape was at the celebration for much of the evening.

Summer thrills at Camelback’s Mountain Adventures

The Saint Nicholas Saint Mary Parish bazaar kicked off Thursday in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It was the second night of Rockin the River, a free concert series in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Friday's performance was by "Maybe I'm Amazed: A Tribute to Paul McCartney, with Tori V. & The Karma" at the River Common at Millennium Circle.

People were able to enjoy food vendors and beverages from the Susquehanna Brewing Company while listening to the music.

Tradition keeps everyone coming back to one local bazaar

Friday's show brought out a big crowd of music lovers.

After decades of this long-standing bazaar, this year, volunteers are thankful for more than just a strong turnout.