Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holiday season is getting even merrier for local children in need.

Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) held its 10th Annual Stuff the Bus event over the weekend for the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots Drive.

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This year, they set up shop at the Pittston Walmart to collect new toys, games, and even cash for area children.

LCTA collected more than 2,000 toys and raised more than $7,000 dollars during this year's event.

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new Jersey Mike's Subs will open in Mountain Top in December.

The store, which will open at 43 S. Mountain Blvd on December 18, will also benefit Crestwood High School.

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From December 18 - 22, customers who bring in a special fundraising coupon can contribute a minimum of $3 for a regular-sized sub. The coupons will be distributed through grassroots efforts.

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on December 18.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There's some good news for church-goers and pizza fans alike in Wilkes Barre.

Gerry's Pizzeria and Living Hope Bible Church on Carey Avenue have teamed up to tear down an old building and create some much-needed parking.

It's an answered prayer for a local pastor and pizza shop owner.

This space neighboring the pair will soon be converted into a much-needed parking lot for Gerry's Pizzeria and living hope bible church.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — No doubt you've heard the phrase "buyer beware." Law enforcement officials are now adding the phrase "renters beware."

A rental listing scam is sweeping the area and it comes at a time when there is a shortage of good rental properties.

"There's no supply of rentals out there. There's a shortage of people are looking for good houses and it's not available," said Tom Leighton C.A. Leighton Realty Company.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cause of a Pittston fire is under investigation in Luzerne County on Monday.

The Pittston City Fire Department Chief says they were called to a fire on North Main Street in Pittston at 9:00 a.m.

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Crews found smoke on the first floor and an active fire in the basement where mattresses, blankets, and garbage were all lit on fire.

Nobody was in the home at the time of the fire.

The property is vacant and condemned and the city is working to track down the owners.

TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many of us who send Christmas cards look for just the right artwork and an equally good verse. Some local parochial school students were asked to have a hand in making such a card.

In this week's Here's to You Kid, 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller introduces us to some students now gaining notoriety thanks to their creativity.

Charles DeFrancisco is familiar with the verse he is reading from a religious Christmas card for sale. After all, the Marian Catholic High School Senior wrote it.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre's Public Square was ponded with water on Monday after a suspected water main break flooded a busy intersection.

On Monday shortly after 4:30 p.m., the City of Wilkes-Barre warned residents to avoid the Public Square in Wilkes-Barre after a reported water main break.

28/22 News is on the scene as water gushed out onto the street near the intersection of Public Square and West Market Street.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre Fire Department showed off its newest set of wheels Monday.

The department's new 2024 Pierce Enforcer Pumper was delivered to the fire headquarters on East Ross Street.

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Firefighters and city officials were there for a traditional fire engine "push-in" ceremony to celebrate the newest addition to their fleet.

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are currently investigating a deadly shooting early Monday in Hanover Township that killed an 8-year-old.

The Hanover Township Police Department stated they are investigating what led to the deadly shooting of an eight-year-old girl on Fellows Avenue.

Police say the shooting occurred around 3:00 a.m., December 9 in the 500 block of Fellows Avenue in Hanover Township.

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HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of students is learning the value of giving back. Hazleton Area High School Girls Basketball Team members traded their court time for kitchen duty Sunday morning.

Roughly 200 neighbors gathered at Maple Manor Elementary for the Annual Free Breakfast for Seniors.

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Eggs, bacon, french toast, and more were served while the school chorus performed holiday songs.