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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's day two of the Lackawanna County Heritage Fair in Scranton. The fun is taking place on Montage Mountain. More than 1,800 people turned out Thursday, marking the fair's biggest opening night in its five-year history.

Guests can check out more than 60 craft and food vendors, find a thrill on more than a dozen rides, and the water park, and take part in a scavenger hunt to win free merch!

Organizers say the fair gets bigger and better as an affordable way to show off the region's history and culture.

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KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County former assistant wrestling coach is now behind bars facing sexual assault charges.

The Wyoming Seminary coach was arraigned Friday afternoon after being accused of inappropriately touching a female wrestler.

25-year-old Nina Pham is accused of inappropriately touching a young female wrestler during a workout. Pham turned herself in to Kingston Police Friday afternoon.

Former Wyoming Seminary assistant wrestling coach Nina Pham was taken to prison Friday afternoon.

PennDOT urged caution canoers and boaters near the Green Ridge Street bridge

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EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have two suspects in the break-in and theft at a cell phone store in Luzerne County. Police say one of the suspects was identified by someone who saw him on a 28/22 news social media post about the break-in.

Video of the break-in at the Boost Mobile store in Edwardsville on Thursday morning shows two men inside the store.

One man was identified by police as 55-year-old Peter Showalter, and law enforcement say break-ins at cell phone stores are increasing nationwide and in our area.

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LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After receiving complaints from residents, the Luzerne Conservation District (LCD) announced they will be spraying for mosquitoes in several communities on the west side of the Wyoming Valley.

Crews are expected to be out spraying for adult mosquitoes in residential and recreational areas in Forty Fort, West Wyoming, Wyoming and Exeter in the evening hours of June 10. In the case of bad weather, the rain date is set for June 11.

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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT is cautioning boaters and canoers about a bridge demolition project in Scranton.

Those using the Lackawanna River are cautioned to stay under the designated areas during the Green Ridge Street Bridge demolition.

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There will be designated areas for passing under the bridge while demolition is occurring because the bridge will be taken apart piece by piece.

PennDOT says the demolition will continue throughout the next week.