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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A church in the Poconos is looking to help those in need this holiday season, but first, it needs help from the community.

Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church's Helping Hands Food Pantry is in desperate need of turkey donations ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market wraps up

Church officials say they hope to collect different-sized turkeys.

If you have an extra one or the one you bought was not the right size, the church will take your donated turkey at its Annex Building in Stroudsburg.

LEWISBURG — The Union County Historical Society is hosting a program about Native Americans of Central Pennsylvania on Sunday.

SHAMOKIN — The Shamokin Area Elementary School wrestling team will be practicing on new mats thanks to a Selinsgrove business.

WATSONTOWN — Watsontown Borough Council approved a $1.7 million 2025 budget with no tax increase at their Monday night meeting. Last year's budget was $1.6 million

DANVILLE — Montour County residents learned about available resources at a community expo hosted by the Montour County Human Services Coalition Thursday.

SUNBURY — The Rescue Hose Company social club will close its doors after 59 years of business due to high debt and declining business, according to officials.

SUNBURY — Sunbury will receive a $250,000 grant for the Sunbury Riverfront Trail Extension Development Program after Gov. Josh Shapiro approved the funds on Tuesday.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another season for the beloved Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market has come and gone.

The final day for the market just wrapped up.

Lackawanna County businesses staying open late on Thursdays for holiday season

The popular farmer's market has been a downtown staple since 1974.

Every year, proud local farmers and vendors fill Public Square with fresh produce, tasty food, and homemade crafts.

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several businesses in Lackawanna County are getting a jump on the holiday season by staying open late on Thursdays.

The Shop Late on State event is in full swing.

It's designed to make shopping on State Street in Clarks Summit more convenient by extending store hours.

Shapiro announces major revitalization project in Scranton

Most stores and restaurants are offering incentives to customers who support local businesses.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Suspected gang members accused of running a big drug operation at a business in Scranton could head to trial.

Four suspects continued and five gave up their rights to preliminary hearings Thursday morning.

They are accused of making pills at Blue Face Global Hookah Lounge on North Main Avenue.

Police shut down Crips drug operation in Scranton

They were recently picked up after a year-long drug investigation and the business is now temporarily shut down.