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LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday's weather couldn't stop another fun day at the fair. People from near and far travelled to the 63rd Annual Luzerne County Fair for food, rides, and games.

The weather held up for day four of the fair, marking another successful day.

Carnival rides, a tribute band, and a magician: The Luzerne County Fair has something for everyone to enjoy.

Established in 1962, the fair works to bring the community together to build a better future.

After 36 years of hiking and seeing the ephemeral beauty of spring wildflowers — most live only two weeks — Jack Gates has published “Spring Wildflowers of Eastern Woodlands, Photos, Facts, and Folklore.”

The traditional holiday shopping blitz continues to slide forward each year, and even Black Friday has lost some of its retail spotlight. Uncertainty regarding tariffs and potential supply chain challenges has the Valley’s small business retailers considering the impact on the prices and availability of gifts for consumers well ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.

She won the U.S. Open final 6-3, 7-6 (3) and become the first woman to win the tournament's trophy in consecutive years since Serena Williams more than a decade ago.

Towanda's Porchfest united the community on Saturday with music from over 40 performers across the borough.

The Delaware Water Gap Community is hosting the event with plenty of artists throughout the weekend.

Good Things Are Happening Festival celebrated art, music, and community at the Scranton Iron Furnaces on Saturday.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were out early Saturday morning and overcame several obstacles in battling a difficult Butler Township fire.

In a Facebook post, Lavelle Volunteer Fire Company says they, along with additional crews from the surrounding area, were called to a house fire on Reichwen Road in Butler Township early Saturday morning, just before 12:10 a.m.

When crews arrived, authorities say they were initially unable to find the fire, but after investigation, crews found the flames above the treeline from a remote, wooded area.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of families headed to the mall for school supplies earlier on Saturday, and you might be surprised to know their bill was free.

The Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre Township hosted a Customer Appreciation and Back-To-School event, featuring about 30 vendors.

About 200 backpacks were distributed for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade.

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The bags were packed with free supplies, including crayons, markers, notebooks, and pencils.

The Fleetville Fire Company hosted the Fleetville Fall Fair on Saturday as the summer season comes to a close.