Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christians around the globe and in northeastern Pennsylvania are rejoicing in Jesus Christ's resurrection on Sunday.

Worshipers flocked to Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre early Sunday morning for Easter Mass.

Parishioners pack local church for Easter Vigil

During the important liturgical celebration, a live gospel was read as the faithful gathered to celebrate the holiday.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Christians celebrate one of the most important liturgies this weekend.

Worshippers across the globe and right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania packed churches for an Easter Vigil celebration.

Saturday's Easter Vigil celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead.

Through fire, family, and faith, Saints Peter and Paul Parish put on a traditional service in front of a large Easter weekend crowd.

A fiery glow grew from the center of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Plains Township.

Families in Luzerne County made their way to the Bunny Trail in downtown Wilkes-Barre, where thousands of eggs and a day of fun awaited children and businesses.

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Elsewhere, children filled up their baskets for another Easter egg hunt.

It's billed as the Bunny Hunt at Saint Anthony's playground in Dunmore.

Organizers say it took a matter of minutes for kids to grab all of the three-thousand eggs filled with candy and prizes.

Warm weather brings annual Easter egg hunt in Luzerne County

"When they said go, everybody ran to like the center of the field. That's all I remember," recalled Henry cummings, 10-years-old, Elmhurst.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Some mild temperatures combined with an Easter tradition brought out a big crowd to downtown Wilkes-Barre.

City firefighters gave the Easter bunny a lift for the downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association's annual Easter egg hunt.

Hundreds of kids and their parents filled the square as children went in search of thousands of candy-filled, colorful plastic eggs.

The bunny makes a stop in Lackawanna County

Some of the eggs also had tickets for prizes.

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quinones spoke with rallygoers as they took to the streets in Wilkes-Barre.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police are investigating a report of shots fired at a local bar early Saturday morning.

According to Sgt. Cordaro of the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, units were called at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning to Beer Boys for a report of shots fired.

Cordaro says that no one was injured at the scene.

When 28/22 News was at the scene, we observed what looked to be a bullet hole in the second floor window.

Wilkes-Barre Police Department is investigating the report of shots fired.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— We begin with a new Luzerne County Coroner and it's not the first time he's made news in NEPA.

He's a former local police officer was once on the wrong side of the law, but now says he's ready to turn the page.

Dion Fernandes was appointed Luzerne County Coroner Friday afternoon.

He's a former Pittston City Police Officer and current president of a local funeral home.

Fernandes says stepping into this position carries out a similar role he has fulfilled for decades of his life.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local Italian specialty shop is serving up another popular holiday meal, Easter pizza!

Sabatelle's Market in Pittston is known for its specialty meats and cheeses, but during lent, it's all about the Easter pizza.

It's made with lean imported ham, a secret selection of cheeses, and a peppercorn baked crust.

The shop was forced to close its doors for several months after a devastating fire next-door on December 23.

Many of the faithful across our area observing Good Friday. In Hazleton, three churches came together taking to the streets for the way of the cross.