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Crews battling electrical fire at popular marketplace

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews are on-scene of a fire at a popular supermarket on Sunday night.

According to Lackawanna County Communications Center, crews were called to Schiff's on North Main Avenue just before 7:00 p.m. for a report of an electrical fire.

Road reopened after heavy rains caused temporary closure

Officials say that there have been no reported injuries and the fire is under control.

It is unknown at this time the cause of the fire, or if there were any damage to products.

Hillclimb race brings together a community for 119 years

LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Engines echoed near Wilkes-Barre this weekend as drivers took on one of the steepest and most historic racing events in the country.

Competitors navigated a twisting, half mile stretch of east Northampton Street for the Giants Despair Hillclimb.

The road has challenged racers for 119 years, earning its spot as one of the oldest motorsport events in the country.

Racers had to navigate turns like the infamous "Devil's Elbow," known as the toughest part of the course.

Community comes together to remember Jessica Lockwood

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Family and friends are remembering, a fallen community leader, a mother, first responder, and friend whose life was taken far too soon.

28/22's Brian Orbin shows us how the community gathered today to honor her memory.

Dozens of people rallied Sunday in Hazle Township around a name they'll never forget: Jessica Lockwood.

Lockwood was murdered in April in Hazleton.

But today, her memory lives on through community, kids, and the love she had for her own two children.

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