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DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News meteorologist and veteran Valerie Smock emceed the Dallas Annual Memorial Day Parade in Luzerne County.

Several nonprofit groups and state representatives attended Monday's event and walked the parade route.

While emceeing, Valerie spoke about her time in the service and what Memorial Day means to her.

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TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Monroe County, veterans and their families gathered at the war memorial in Tannersville. They paused to remember the sacrifices made. American Legion Post 903 and its auxiliary hosted the annual event.

A wreath-laying ceremony was held, and several veterans spoke on their time in the service while remembering their fallen brothers and sisters.

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DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers are taking place across NEPA.

One of Memorial Day's longest-standing traditions began Monday morning in Dunmore.

The GAR War Memorial Association held a dedication day reenactment and ceremony at Dunmore Cemetery.

Dozens dressed in historic war era garb, and there was even an accordion player.

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Volunteers cleared grass and weeds at Washburn Street Cemetery to honor veterans with a Memorial Day service.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A first-of-its-kind event was held at Washburn Cemetery in Scranton. A new non-profit organization called Christmas Miracles from Heaven expanded their outreach this year to create miracles for the local community and frontline heroes.

Since the non-profit's start last year, crews have continued to clean up at the Washburn Street Cemetery.

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Starting Wednesday, new tickets booked on Southwest will not include checked bags unless passengers choose the highest tier fare option.

Dozens gathered at Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton for a solemn Memorial Day service honoring fallen veterans.

Memorial Day parades and ceremonies taking place all over our viewing area today, including in Central Pennsylvania.

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A Dickson City councilman was identified as the person who died in a head-on wreck in South Abington Township