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LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Idetown Fire Company hosted its first monthly breakfast at its new location, the Old Lehman Township Firehouse.

The event is hosted on the first Sunday of every month.

The breakfast featured freshly made eggs, bacon, french toast, pancakes, and more.

Much of the department's funding comes from these company breakfasts to help afford their bills and other expenses.

Scranton mass in Italian in honor of La Festa Italiana

The staff was well prepared for the 200-plus attendees.

TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 100 golfers took their swings Sunday to help local children who are critically ill.

The Third Annual Bogeys for Burkey Tournament was held in memory of Frank Burke, a Scranton native who had a positive influence on his community.

30 teams of golfers turned out at Pine Hills Golf Club in Taylor for the fundraiser.

The 37-year-old Scranton native passed away in 2021 after he was stricken ill.

2nd Annual Wyoming Valley Run kicks off in Pittston

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NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Nanticoke Police say a young teenager was sent to the hospital with a gunshot wound Sunday afternoon.

28/22 News Gianna Galli spoke with authorities in the area of Minden Court in the Honey Pot Section of Nanticoke.

They say they were called to the scene at 3:30 p.m. Sunday after a reported shooting.

Police say a 17-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to a nearby hospital.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of runners were on their way through seven communities in Luzerne County.

The 2nd Annual Wyoming Valley Run kicked off Sunday morning in Pittston.

Runners, walkers, and hand cyclists had a wet start thanks to Saturday's rain, but that did not stop them from tackling the 10-mile course.

The race took participants all the way to Wilkes-Barre where it ended on Public Square.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The third day of La Festa Italiana started with worship. The Annual Mass in Italian was held Sunday morning at Saint Peter's Cathedral in downtown Scranton.

The non-profit, the Italian Colony of St. Lucy assisted with the mass.

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The organization traces its roots to Italian immigrants of the Greater Scranton Area.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Labor Day weekend celebration puts the focus on what the holiday is all about. It took place Sunday afternoon in Wilkes-Barre.

Kirby Park was filled with live music, games, and free food all in honor of Labor Day weekend.

The third annual NEPA-que took place Sunday afternoon in Kirby Park. They had a chili cookoff, grilled burgers, hotdogs, and sweet treats.

MONTOURSVILLE BOROUGH, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Monday, the Montoursville Borough Police Department said their search for a missing man has come to an end.

Salvation Army gives away bags to children in Wilkes-Barre

Police say 76-year-old Robert Lauding was found safe.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Yes you read that right State Sen. Marty Flynn, D-22, will be introducing legislation "to allow for roadable aircraft", and looking for some cosponsors.

In an a memo issued on August 28, the flying car "would travel both on roadways as a motor vehicle and flown in the airspace as an aircraft."

You would also need a license for an auto vehicle and a plane to operate the "flying car".

Pennsylvania would only be third state to pass this type of legislation alongside Minnesota and New York.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— The college football season is underway, and that means some local businesses are as excited as the fans.

Those businesses are ready to serve up all the entertainment and specialties.

28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli checked in with a couple of those businesses and joins us now in the studio.

With Penn State and Notre Dame kicking off their seasons today, business is thriving. It found all eyes were on the big screens at a popular sports bar and a local pub.