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Donald Trump rallied supporters at the same Pennsylvania grounds where a gunman tried to assassinate him in July, setting aside near-constant worries for his physical safety. He urged a large crowd to deliver an Election Day victory that he tied to his survival of the shooting. The Republican presidential nominee returned to the site on Saturday joined by running mate JD Vance, billionaire Elon Musk and others on the grounds of the Butler Farm Show.

BLOOMSBURG — As the sun shone down on the Valley for the first Saturday in some time, crowds made the trip to the Bloomsburg fairgrounds to peruse vendors from several states.

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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What a great day for a walk or run which is what more than 100 people did Saturday for a cause in Scranton.

Runners pounded the pavement at Nay Aug Park for the 5k event called 5Kate.

Many dressed up in Halloween costumes in memory of Katie Shoener who was born on Halloween and loved that holiday.

The race is named in memory of the 29-year-old Scranton woman who lost her life to suicide in 2016 after battling bipolar disorder.

Collecting supplies for those impacted by Hurricane Helene

DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A box truck full of supplies and more will head from northeastern Pennsylvania to Asheville, North Carolina.

Wilkes-Barre-based McCarthy Tire Service and AMP Global Strategies in Shavertown finished collecting donations Saturday for hurricane relief.

They expect to fill up to four more 53-foot trucks with essential supplies after a nearly week-long effort.

Volunteers consider giving up part of their weekend a small sacrifice for so many who are suffering.

What is next for the Shamokin Military Museum

HAWLEY, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials report that one is dead after a crash in Wayne County.

The Wayne County Communication Center states a two-car crash with entrapment on Route 6 west of 401 Texas Palmyra Highway occurred just after 2:00 p.m.

According to the Hawley Police Department, one is dead after the crash in Wayne County.

As stated in the coroner's release 61-year-old Elizabeth A Struble was pronounced dead on the scene by Mark M. James the Wayne County Chief Deputy Coroner,

Route 502 closed after car collides with motorcyle

SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have identified a man killed in a crash on Route 502 Saturday afternoon.

Pennsylvania State Police identified the man as 23-year-old Ryan Ayers from Kingston.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, a pickup truck collided with a motorcycle at 4:22 p.m. along Route 502 in Spring Brook Township.

Pennsylvania State Police say the crash occurred as Ayers was traveling east going around a curve on PA-502, and entered into the westbound lane of PA-502.

BLOOMSBURG — Spongy moth defoliated many trees and forests last spring. Experts said they are already planning ahead to conserve tree health next year.

CONYNGHAM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police are asking for tips regarding the disappearance of a man in November of 1968.

State police are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Benjamin Krupinski.

Krupinski was 62 years old at the time and was last seen leaving the Rinehimer Inn near Lily Lake in Conyngham Township.

PSP: Man drove himself to hospital after being shot

Krupinski walked with the assistance of a cane, and his family said he would never go anywhere without it.

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police say a man was discovered at Bloomsburg Geisinger Hospital with several gunshot wounds Friday night.

According the to the release, troopers say that a man was discovered with several gunshot wounds in the parking lot of Bloomsburg Geisinger just after 8:00 p.m. on Friday.

Officials state that through investigation, it was determined that the male was shot in a parking area off of Irondale Road in Bloomsburg, and drove himself to the hospital.