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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local organization which benefits pets in need got a financial boost today to aid its mission.

A pet blessing was just part of a pet walk, car, and bike show at Scranton's McDade Park.

The annual event benefits Tracey's Hope Hospice Care and Rescue for Domestic Animals.

Besides a variety of cars and bikes from yesteryear on display, the fundraiser featured basket raffles, prizes and food vendors.

28/22 News Anchor Mark Hiller had the pleasure of serving as a guest speaker at the event.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An annual festival for train enthusiasts was held Saturday for the first time since 2019 in Downtown Scranton.

Railfest returned to steamtown national historic site celebrating railroading`s past, present, and future.

The event is free to attend.

Train rides are available to the public with the purchase of a ticket.

Railfest gives both amateurs and enthusiasts a chance to learn about locomotives and celebrate the railroading industry and heritage in NEPA.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— School essentials were handed out this afternoon for free by the Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army.

Bags filled with note books, pencils, erasers and more where given to community members along with a bag of snacks.

All parents had to do was show their ID and write down how many kids they are picking up a bag for.

This is the second year that the Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army is holding this back to school supply give away.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY— A memorial race was held Saturday in Downtown Scranton in honor of Captain James R. Minicozzi, a local U.S. Army veteran.

Minicozzi was on the Board of Directors for La Festa Italiana and an active organizer in the annual race.

Proceeds raised from the event will go to benefit the Boys and Girls Club as well as college scholarships at West Scranton Highschool.

The event is in its 12th year and continues to grow each year.

LAURELTON — The West End Library had visitors varying in species Saturday for children to read to and visit with.

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