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Community members refreshed their wardrobes sustainably at Swap Scranton's free clothing swap in Dunmore on Saturday.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Veterans of today are getting a helping hand thanks to an outreach effort. Valor Clinic Foundation hosted an event on Sunday called Wilkes-Barre Stand Down behind the McDonald's at Market Street and Wilkes-Barre Boulevard.

Organizers say the goal was to provide food, resources, and services for veterans in need, at-risk individuals, and families.

Pennsylvania primary election deadlines approaching

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The clock is ticking to register for the upcoming primary election in Pennsylvania.

Monday is the final day to become eligible to vote if you have not already registered.

This month's election is a closed primary, so only Republicans and Democrats can cast votes for their respective parties.

PHOTOS: Lane restriction in place on I-80 after 4-vehicle crash in Columbia County

Although all voters can weigh in on ballot questions.

Mail-in ballot applications are due no later than Tuesday, May 13, at 5:00 p.m.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads-up for drivers about a detour coming to North Scranton on Monday.

Parker Street between North Main Avenue and Boulevard Avenue will be closed.

Crews searching in Susquehanna river for missing 10 year old

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews plan to finish paving.

The work is part of the Parker Street Bridge reconstruction project.

A detour will be set up for drivers for the work, which PennDOT says will take about two weeks.

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quinones spoke with owners of the company affected by the fire about what happened that morning and the steps they are taking to recover.

A sly nod to one of the most popular catchphrases in the films, May the 4th is known as Star Wars Day and has been embraced by communities over the years.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) project is expected to cause traffic delays for the Monday morning commute.

PennDOT says the project is scheduled on Interstate 81 southbound between mile marker 175 near Pittston to mile marker 170 near Wilkes-Barre.

One lane will be closed during the work.

West Hazleton woman dead after crash

The project is scheduled to last from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Luzerne County.

You can stay up to date on speed limit restrictions, road conditions, and closures on 511PA.com.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A desperate search was underway on Sunday for a missing girl who was swept away in the Susquehanna River. Crews were on the water all afternoon in the Williamsport area trying to find the 10-year-old.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape was on scene during the search.

The 10-year-old girl was in the Susquehanna River late Sunday morning while her mother and another were on the riverbank nearby. That's when their worst fears became reality when the girl disappeared, and the other two tried to save her.

Salvatore Conforto, of Damascus, was arrested for allegedly urinating on a business service counter in Wayne County after becoming upset at employees on Friday.

MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say three people were sent to nearby hospitals after a four-vehicle crash in Columbia County.

Officials say that crews were called to mile marker 245 of Interstate 80 Westbound in Mifflin Township for a reported four-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer.

In a release, troopers explained that the tractor-trailer was driving West on Interstate 80 in the right lane while a Toyota RAV4, a Mini Clubman, and a Subaru were stopped ahead of the tractor-trailer due to traffic congestion.