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Lackawanna Trail District officials say security was of utmost importance at the postponed homecoming game.

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fall event in Luzerne County's Back Mountain is celebrating 40 years. Irem Shrine Temple hosted its Annual Craft Show on Sunday in Dallas.

More than 40 vendors filled the pavilion with things like handmade crafts and fresh food, while fall-themed fun for the kids took over the outside.

From raffle baskets to distilleries, the Craft Show put community creativity on full display.

Healing through one-way calls in Dallas

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fundraiser for a non-profit medical system is why dozens and dozens of people laced up their sneakers Sunday morning in Scranton.

Nearly 200 runners and walkers were eager for the sound of the starting airhorn at Veterans Memorial Stadium. They participated in Team Allied Services 5K and All-Abilities Walk.

Cheerleaders helped boost the energy and vibes for participants and even those who did not run.

Organizers consider the event a celebration of communities, abilities, and inclusion.

The products under recall include certain ready-to-eat pasta salads sold at Albertson's, Safeway, Von's and other grocery stores.

Nigel Edge, 40, of Oak Island is accused of opening fire Saturday night from a boat into a crowd gathered at the American Fish Company in Southport.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high school football game was finally played after a safety scare. 28/22 News has been following the concerns at Lackawanna Trail High School. The Lions got to host that game with the old Forge Blue Devils.

The rivalry between Lackawanna Trail and Old Forge is intense, but at this year's homecoming, safety concerns overshadowed the kickoff.

The game was postponed from Friday to Sunday after a student was seen climbing a building on campus earlier this month to access the roof.

The president's participation was not part of the original plan for the meeting but that he decided that he wanted to go.

WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say a man has been arrested after three people were shot Sunday afternoon in a Wayne County community.

At 3:00 p.m. Sunday, troopers were called to a reported shooting at The Hideout community.

Drone footage 28/22 news obtained from NEPA News: Live shows state police on Miller Road in Salem Township pinning someone to the hood of a cruiser.

When state police arrived, they say they found 26-year-old Lucas Gartrell from Lake Ariel in the area of the shooting and took him into custody without incident.

WNBA officiating has been under scrutiny this season amid brewing frustrations and complaints from players and coaches.

Trump has so far stood behind Israel. But the U.S. leader has shown signs of impatience lately, particularly after Israel’s bombing of Qatar earlier this month.