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132 animals rescued from an Old Forge home

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Lackawanna County couple is facing charges for animal cruelty.

Police say there were more than a hundred animals abandoned in their home for months.

This affidavit details the deplorable conditions 132 cats and several dogs were living in for at least a month.

Angelo and Elizabeth Corradino from Old Forge are both facing felony animal cruelty charges for leaving behind the animals at their property.

Man allegedly hits dog after thinking it was the devil

Cherry Blossom season begins in Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's cherry blossom season!

And just a short time ago, a preview night for the 48th cherry blossom festival opened at Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre.

The Cherry Blossom Festival begins officially Saturday and runs through Sunday, Rain or shine, with activities each day from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The event will feature more than 50 food and retail vendors, as well as rides, and live entertainment and plenty of family fun.

Car seat recall issued by NHTSA

(WBRE/WYOU) — Approximately 180,000 car seats are being recalled by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

According to a release, Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint Car Seats are being recalled due to a potential choking hazard.

The model numbers of those affected by the recall are as follows:

CC321GYU, CC321GYUD, CC321GYY, CC321GYYD, CC321HAO, CC321HAR

The seats manufacturer, Dorel Juvenile Group, has received 13 reports of children that had foam pieces from the headrest in their mouths. No injuries have been reported at this time.

United Way hosts 10th Annual Book Drive

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Several boxes were filled with books in Wilkes-Barre to help students improve their reading skills over the summer.

United Way of Wyoming Valley hosted its 10th annual Children`s Book Drive.

They expected to collect 10,000 gently used books from local businesses, organizations, and individuals.

The books collected will be distributed to early learning centers, schools, and other children service providers across the Wyoming Valley.

The book drive helps students practice grade level reading during the summertime.

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