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Wyoming Valley Mall officially back in business

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Attention shoppers: The Wyoming Valley Mall is officially back in business.

After nearly two weeks in the dark, officials now say the power has been fully restored and stores are now welcoming customers again.

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The mall has been closed since June 25 after a power problem with the underground lines that shut down the entire facility in the Wilkes-Barre area.

So if you've been waiting to get your shopping fix, now is your chance.

Wright Center prepares for upcoming Community Closet

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With local needs on the rise, the Wright Center is preparing to host its Third Community Closet event this week in Luzerne County.

People can pick out donated children's or adult-sized clothing for free on Wednesday afternoon.

It's a growing necessity since the Keystone Mission just across the street announced it will close its doors due to a lack of money.

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For anyone interested in donating items, we have the information on how to do so on 28 22 news dot com

20th Annual Pocono Raceway Blood Drive kicks off in Monroe County

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 20th Annual Pocono Raceway Blood Drive is underway! The Ride for the Red Event at the Tricky Triangle is one of the largest in the Poconos.

Officials say it's a key reminder for those to donate because the summer season brings a drop in blood donations.

They also note one in seven people who go to the hospital end up needing blood.

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Anyone willing to make a donation to the Red Cross can drive their own vehicle around the Tricky Triangle.

Vet clinics lend helping paw after tragic Monroe County fire

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a devastating fire at a veterinary clinic in Monroe County, patients and pets were left without their doctor. Luckily, clinics in the area are stepping up to help.

For the past month, veterinary clinics in Monroe County have seen record numbers of patients after losing one clinic in a fire.

In June, Best Friends Veterinary Clinic in Saylorsburg caught fire. Without the clinic and Doctor Sobers, clients were forced to seek other places for their pets' treatment.

Fighting cybercrime in Lackawanna County summer camp

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — High school students in Scranton are getting a hands-on look at the future of digital defense, learning how to stay safe online and even investigate cybercrimes.

From AI to digital forensics, students at the University of Scranton are spending their summer break learning how to fight cybercrime.

It's all part of a high-tech camp designed to spark early interest in cybersecurity and online safety.

Thousands of pierogies being made for church picnic

MOCANAQUA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A traditional Polish food staple is taking center stage this week in Mocanaqua, Luzerne County. Some seasoned cooks are preparing thousands of pierogis for the St. Mary's church homecoming picnic.

Church parish members and volunteers are hard at work in Mocanaqua, coming together to make pierogis, thousands of them.

They're being prepared for the St. Mary's Church Homecoming Picnic next month. Volunteers are getting a head start on the delicious delicacies because they're homemade and take time.

Road now open after head-on crash in Pottsville

POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A roadway was shut down and an unknown number of people were injured after a reported head-on crash in Schuylkill County.

The Schuylkill County Communications Center told 28/22 News on Tuesday crews were called to the 600 block of Gordon Nagle Trail, or State Route 901, in Pottsville just before 4:50 p.m. for a reported head-on crash.

Authorities say there were injuries, but could not say how many or their severity, and all those injured were taken to a nearby hospital.

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