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(WBRE/WYOU)— Wilkes-Barre's biggest rivalry is kicking off the Division III football season!

Join Nick and Ricky as they talk to Kings Head Coach Michael Cebrosky and Wilkes Head Coach David Bieber ahead of Thursday night's 29th annual Mayor's Cup at 7:00 p.m.

The coaches talk what this rivalry means for the city of Wilkes-Barre, the programs themselves and the alumni of both schools.

Wilkes currently holds a 15-13 lead over Kings in the series, winning the last three including last year's game 43-28.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing several charges Wednesday night after an hours-long standoff ended in Stroud Township.

The Stroud Area Regional Police Department says they were called to Walnut Grove Road in Stroud Township around 11:35 a.m. for a man reportedly destroying the Walnut Grove community sign with a hammer.

When officers arrived on scene, they identified the man as 29-year-old Alexander Ball from East Stroudsburg, who lived in the community.

Chris Webb, or Webby on his YouTube Channel, hopes to one day make an even bigger impact on his hometown.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County commissioners, as well as the county judge, have voted to declare yet another special election in the span of a week. This second special election is to replace the former clerk of courts, Mauri Kelly, whose resignation was effective Tuesday.

The Lackawanna County Commissioners, Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak, along with county judge Terrence Nealon, met to discuss another special election on Wednesday afternoon.

This time, to fill the vacant clerk of judicial records row office.

LANSFORD, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 News is following a death investigation out of Carbon County.

The body of a man in his 30s who was reported missing on Monday was found on Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area on private property in Lansford, according to a release.

Monroe County animal sanctuaries preparing for winter, need donations

According to the Carbon County coroner, the name is not being released until the family is notified.

State police are handling the investigation.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An alert is out on Wednesday after an attempted abduction of three young girls was reported at La Festa Italiana late last week.

Witnesses say there are two suspects: A white man, somewhere between his 40s and 60s, and a woman carrying a blue purse with white lettering on it.

The incident happened on the night of Friday, August 29.

Three young girls were enjoying the sights and sounds of La Festa Italiana.

Fire and PPL crews were called after a car hit a pole mounted with transformers that came down and caught fire around noon in Pittston Township.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— As we turn the page on summer and look ahead to colder temperatures, local wildlife sanctuaries are starting to prepare.

It is nearly time for the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center to begin "winterizing" their enclosures.

They have several outdoor enclosures that need to be covered before it starts to get cold.

They also need to protect the animals they house using equipment like boat tarps, heated water bowls, and heated huts.

Restoring significant Scranton performing arts center

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A World War II Veteran was brought back home on Wednesday after 80 years. Seaman Second Class Jerome Mullaney's remains have been missing for over 80 years.

After the US Navy's POW and MIA discovered and identified his body, he is now back home in Scranton.

Seaman Second Class Jerome Mullaney's remains have been missing for over 80 years. After the U.S. Navy's POW/MIA discovered and identified his body, he is now back home in Scranton.

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 170th Bloomsburg Fair is coming soon, and now we have an idea of what you'll see when you get to the fairgrounds in Columbia County.

This year's fair will feature our area's rich agriculture, horse racing, and of course delicious fair food and fun rides for the kids.

Luzerne County Fair rings in 63rd year

New this year, an app that will serve as the ultimate guide for guests.