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TREMONT, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A massive fire destroys several buildings and leaves 24 people without their homes in Schuylkill County.

Crews say the flames broke out at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and continued into Monday morning.

28/22 News spoke with a neighbor who says the fire took a big hit on the small community of Tremont.

"About 11:00 a.m., actually my dad had the dog out, and he said he heard a loud bang, pop, boom, whatever you wanna call it," said Rodney Updegrave, a neighbor.

HUNLOCK CREEK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Boy Scouts Eagle Scout project is getting him more attention than he expected and that's a good thing.

Vincent Mumma is a member of Boy Scout Troop 418 in Hunlock Creek. He was looking for an Eagle Scout project. He saw a local veterans memorial that needed some freshening up and found the perfect project. His inspiration was someone who had quite an impact on his life.

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A male juvenile was arrested Friday after threats closed Carbondale Area High School and led others to ramp up security.

The juvenile, arrested in Savannah, Georgia, is accused of making multiple online threats targeting schools in NEPA.

Although the threats were deemed uncredible, districts like Carbondale Area, Scranton, and Valley View are using the incident as an opportunity to take extra precautions and review their protocols.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Stroudsburg Borough officials say they are considering a ban on single-use plastic carryout bags for some businesses.

Borough officials are asking for residents' input on a possible plastic bag ban that will impact businesses across Stroudsburg.

The ban would include plastic bags at the point of sale and use in pickup or delivery sales. 

Officials stated as an alternative, businesses can provide paper bags, have reusable bags for purchase, or encourage customers to bring their own reusable bags. 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours, lying in wait for the former president before a Secret Service agent thwarted the potential attack and opened fire, according to court documents filed Monday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready for a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon, all rolled into one.

The spectacle will be visible in clear skies across North America and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe Wednesday morning.

A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a sliver of the moon and appears to take a bite out of it.

Since the moon will inch closer to Earth than usual, it'll appear a bit larger in the sky. The supermoon is one of three remaining this year.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people, including a child, were injured during a shooting in Williamsport over the weekend.

According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, on September 14 around 12:40 a.m., officers were called to the 500 block of Fifth Avenue for a report of shots fired.

Police say a large group was gathered in the area and then dispersed when the shots were fired.

Plains Twp. hit-and-run death investigation underway

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Online gaming and 'e-sports', also known as electronic sports, have taken the world by storm.

28/22 News has more on how players in the Poconos are joining in on the fun, thanks to a new gaming lounge in Monroe County. 

Video games have always been a hobby for Monroe County natives Nelson Pena and his brother Ricardo. 

"Gamers at heart. Growing up, we’re like, ‘wow this would be so cool if there was like a lounge that had everything,” said Nelson, owner, of Mudita Gaming Lounge.

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are currently investigating an "intentional" crash involving a driver hitting and killing a motorcycle rider in Plains Township.

According to the search warrant filed by Plains Township Police, on September 13 around 11:30 p.m., officers were called to the 500 block of North Main Street for a crash involving a truck and motorcycle.

Police said they soon learned the crash was intentional and the truck had fled the scene.

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the Carbondale High School principal, a second suspect is in custody after another threat against the high school was made over the weekend.

"In an effort to remain as transparent as possible, we felt it necessary to inform of an incident that was brought to our attention," stated Carbondale High School Principal Joseph Farrell.

On Monday, school officials sent a notification to parents saying they were told by several students that a verbal threat was made against the school over the weekend.