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ORANGE TWP. -- More than two dozen firefighters from several companies rushed to a large brush fire here Saturday...

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence was spotted in Nanticoke after a reported stabbing Saturday night.

Courtesy of Bob Kadluboski

In a release, Nanticoke Police Department say they were called to a residence on the 300 block of Kosciuszko Street just after 10:00 p.m. for a reported stabbing.

Man sent to hospital, police investigating after shooting near supermarket

Officials say say this stemmed from an argument between two siblings that turned physical.

Both people were transported to local hospitals with injuries.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton wasn't just bleeding green because of Saint Patrick's Day festivities.

It was also to show support for a special Super Bowl champion that was in attendance on Saturday.

"Go Birds" isn't usually a chant you would hear at the Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade, but in this year's, there was a lot of it.

The Eagles' Defensive Coordinator, Vic Fangio, came to town.

"It's great to be back here. I always remember this being a big day in Scranton," Fangio said.

Two commercial buildings were partially burned, but officials said homes were not in the line of fire.

The Hoyt Library in Kingston unveiled the Larry Cook Historian Center for Presidential Research on Saturday, drawing hundreds to the dedication ceremony.

Art Schallock was 100, having celebrated with a big birthday party when he became a centenarian last spring.

Here's a reminder to get ready to 'spring forward' early Sunday morning.

The incident was initially reported as an active shooter situation, but officials said that turned out not to be true.

A canoe launched half a century ago helped turn Hawaiian culture from a source of shame to one of pride celebrated today.

To kick off the St. Patty's Parade, runners hit the pavement around the parade route in Scranton on Saturday morning.