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2 arrested, 1 injured in Scranton police chase

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two people were arrested Sunday evening after a foot chase in Scranton.

Shortly before 6:45 p.m., Scranton police say officers were called to the 500 block of Cedar Avenue in Scranton for a reported fight.

When police arrived, they say two people fled the area and the first person was chased into an alley and arrested.

The other person allegedly involved in the fight ran towards the Lackawanna River, authorities told 28/22 News.

Overnight brush fire contained in Lackawanna County

Lost headstones recovered in Forty Fort after 1972 Agnes Flood

FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Wyoming Valley cemetery has its hands full with dozens of headstones that have been missing for decades.

They were discovered just days ago after they disappeared during the 1972 Agnes Flood.

35-to-40 headstones laid scattered near Abrahams Creek bank in Forty Fort. Those headstones were not originally in that spot.

"We're going to do our best to welcome them home," said Forty Fort Cemetery Association Board President Andy Tuzinski.

Ribbon cut in Edwardsville for Pawtopia Suites

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local pets can say hello to some sweet new suites.

The owner of Pawtopia Grooming in Plymouth held a ribbon cutting for Pawtopia Suites on Sunday in Edwardsville.

It offers a luxury cat and dog daycare and spa that also provides boarding services.

The owner believes those boarding services will be especially appealing to pet owners worried about locking up their furry friends.

Pawtopia Suites also plans to begin training classes soon.

PHOTOS: Susquehanna River levels near record low in Luzerne County

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in multiple states

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(NEXSTAR) -- Organic carrots have been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak impacting 18 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sunday.

Multiple sizes and brands of bagged organic baby and whole carrots have been recalled by Grimmway Farms due to the potential E. coli contamination. While the carrots are no longer available in stores, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns consumers may still have some in their homes.

PHOTOS: Susquehanna River levels near record low in Luzerne County

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Anyone who has walked or driven past the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley will tell you the levels are quite low.

28/22 News got a look at the Susquehanna River towards Plains Township just off River Street.

Overnight brush fire contained in Lackawanna County

Two months of very little rain resulted in part of the river bed being exposed instead of underwater.

Courtesy of Julia Priest

The latest observed stage on Sunday afternoon at the river gauge in Wilkes-Barre is just one-tenth of a foot.

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