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SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Bloomsburg area community is in mourning. The search for a seven-year-old boy with autism ended on Sunday with the discovery of his body. While his disappearance and death brought the community to its knees, it also revealed their unwavering strength.

Under the glow of hundreds of candles, families, friends, and neighbors gathered at Central Columbia Elementary School, united in sorrow and support.

Pennsylvania activists, nurses, and healthcare workers urged lawmakers to protect health coverage during a Scranton City Hall vigil amid the government shutdown.

Midler's posts began Oct. 1 and feature references to the cult classic "Hocus Pocus."

Toyota of Scranton's car show featured over 300 vehicles of various makes and models, accompanied by live entertainment and a selection of food.

The festival celebrated bees with costumes, local food, and games at Nay Aug Park.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honeybee appreciation is growing in Lackawanna County thanks to an annual event on Sunday. A buzz-worthy crowd filled Nay Aug Park in Scranton Sunday afternoon for the Fifth Annual Honeybee and Harvest Day.

Visitors browsed local goods, learned about pollinators, and many even brought their own unbelievable costumes.

The event was hosted by the Greenhouse Project and celebrated the creature that is small in size, but big in importance.

Police release details after body of missing autistic boy found in river

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Driven to Duty Car Show brought out hundreds of car enthusiasts to Toyota of Scranton.

Every kind of car, from classics and muscle cars to tuner cars and historic race cars, was on display and glistening in the sun.

The event benefits two causes: the local non-profit, Fight4Vets, and the NEPA Armed Forces Day Parade is held each May.

It raised $12,000 last year, which was split between both groups.

Jumping for hope, raising money in Hazle Township

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual run is keeping alive the memory of a Wilkes University graduate who lost her battle with cancer. Dozens of runners, including some clad in pink, took part on Sunday in the Fourth Annual Kisses to Cancer 5K.

They took off along the Luzerne County Levee Trail near the Dorothy Dickson Dart Center.

The run honors the life and legacy of the late Air Force Major Candice Adams Ismirle.

1 dead, authorities investigating after Wilkes-Barre fire

Firefighters battled a blaze at the Woodward Inn in Haines Township early Sunday morning.

Aiden Ha was last seen Saturday morning in Scott Township. Police say they recovered Ha's body Sunday.