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HUNLOCK CREEK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of motorcyclists came out Sunday to support a cause in Luzerne County.

More than 250 bikers took part in a fundraising bike ride and benefit at Pisano Family Winery in Hunlock Creek.

It featured more than 200 basket raffles, food and beverages, and a merchandise stand for the Wilkes-Barre business, Execution Cycles.

The business co-owners, John JD Daley and Tina Latona, were injured last month in a serious motorcycle crash.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Following the much-anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump, Vice President Harris will be making a campaign stop in Wilkes-Barre to rally voters on Friday, September 13.

Details of the visit will be released in the coming days. 

This is just one stop of many in swing states across the country to promote the "New Way Forward" Campaign.

Honoring those lost, preventing suicide in Greater Northeast PA Out of the Darkness Walk

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday morning, runners and walkers gathered for an annual Fun Run.

The event includes a 5K run and a one-mile walk at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

Participants also enjoyed around 40 basket raffles and light refreshments, courtesy of Weis Markets.

Honoring those lost, preventing suicide in Greater Northeast PA Out of the Darkness Walk

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local group has been holding a walk for the past 13 years to help prevent suicide and honor the memory of those who were lost to suicide.

28/22 News stopped at Kirby Park on Sunday for the walk which helps shed light on the troubling topic.

Walking with a purpose is what all of these people here came out to do Sunday afternoon at the Greater Northeast PA Out of the Darkness Walk.

They may not know each other, but they can all relate to the feeling of losing a loved one to suicide or surviving suicide themselves.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Coroner released details on a Jackson Township crash that left a man dead.

Officials say crews were called to the intersection of Cays Road and Mountain Springs Drive at 11:07 p.m.

Monroe County Coroner Thomas A. Yanac explained in a release the Monroe County Coroner's Office was called to the crash and 45-year-old Stephen LaClair from Palmerton was declared dead by a Monroe County Coroner’s Deputy at 12:11 a.m. after suffering multiple blunt force injuries in a car crash.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One person was injured after stabbing early Sunday morning in Scranton.

Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety stated one person was evaluated for a stab wound around 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of Wood Street and North Main Avenue.

Officials say the wound came from an incident at nearby Blue Face Global Hookah.

The person was not transported, and it is unclear at this time if a suspect is in custody, or at large.

Scranton Police Department is handling the investigation.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One was transported after a late night stabbing Saturday night in Scranton.

Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety stated that police were called to 1200 block of Mulberry Street around 11:45 p.m. for a stab victim.

Death investigation underway in Lycoming County

Officials say one person was transported from the scene in unknown condition.

There is no word on if a suspect is in custody, or at large.

Scranton Police Department is handling the investigation.

LEWISBURG — The rain forced the Griot Institute for the Study of Black Lives and Cultures to take its Saturday event indoors, but it didn’t chase away the rhythm and excitement.

WOLF TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A death investigation is underway in Lycoming County.

According to a release by Pennsylvania State Police, troopers are investigating a death near Boak Ave. in Hughesville.

Roofer dies after falling from ladder in Clinton County

Authorities say this is an isolated incident, and that there is no threat to the public.

The investigation is ongoing, and no further information will be released.

The number of registered voters who lean toward either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump in the upcoming general election will be supplemented by how undecided choose to vote — thus putting Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes in one column or another.