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DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore is kicking off its Inaugural Halloween Costume Drive. The YMCA is accepting new and gently used costumes in sizes that range from infant all the way up to adult.

You can stop and make a donation starting Monday, September 22, until Monday, October 6.

Following that, families can pick up costumes from October 7 through October 9.

Trying new foods at 170th Bloomsburg Fair

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's that time of year again: Fried food, fun rides, and plenty of entertainment.

Brianna Strunk with the Pocono Television Network and PA live! Cohost Chris Bohinski were live at the 170th Bloomsburg Fair to show us what's happening there this year.

Teen reflects on time at national security program in D.C.

On Monday, Brianna and Chris learned about the Salvadorian dish, the pupusa, with Pupusa's City and how it's made.

The tiger unexpectedly started to bite and then shake an animal handler as horrified onlookers watched during the end of a big cat show at a preserve in Oklahoma.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Earlier this Monday, a rally was held in Lackawanna County to demand that Republican politicians in our area prioritize families in the federal budget.

28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar was in Scranton and spoke with people at the rally.

A crowd of approximately 15 people gathered outside Congressman Rob Bresnahan's office on Monday, located on North Washington Avenue, to advocate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

LAKE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A manhunt that began late last week is over in Luzerne County. While the suspect is in custody, there are still plenty of unanswered questions.

28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason has more on what led up to the manhunt.

40-year-old Ryan McDermott is now in custody. He's now facing several charges in connection with sex crimes.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), McDermott is now in custody after a four-day manhunt in Luzerne County.

More than 3,300 pounds of ahi tuna poke sold in 33 states has been recalled after green onions tested positive for listeria.

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WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's with heavy hearts that 28/22 News shares the passing of the 2025 Remarkable Woman, Lisa Urbanski.

Lisa was a champion for children with special needs and their families. She was a wife, mother, and friend to so many in our community.

Now, 28/22 looks back at the incredible difference she made over the years.

Lisa had no idea she was about to be honored as our 2025 Remarkable Woman.

"No clue, honest to God, I had no clue whatsoever," Lisa said.

Her dedication, however, had been clear for years.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This week, 28/22 News highlights a previous Here's To You Kid who earned recognition earlier this year. The Scranton teen was chosen to participate in a program to learn about national security. She shared her experience with 28/22 News.

"It was kind of shocking," said Cailyn Manley.

Shocking is one way Cailyn describes her experience this summer in Washington, D.C.

She attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security at Georgetown University.

Blakely officials will paint lines on Main Street in hopes of preventing future accidents after a fatal hit-and-run over the weekend.