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BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A non-profit is doing everything in its power to provide the local homeless population with support.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape met with the founders of the organization to find out how they're picking up the pieces Keystone Mission left behind.

Saint Elizabeth's Way, a support group from Saint Elizabeth's Church in Bear Creek, has been hard at work the past few months.

2nd mobile food pantry rolls out to fight food insecurity

CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Lackawanna County man is dead after a fatal rollover crash Thursday afternoon, according to the Lackawanna County Coroner.

Coroner Tim Rowland says that a 35-year-old Carbondale man succumbed to his injuries after a fatal rollover crash in which he was ejected around 5:30 p.m.

The crash occurred near the Meredith Street exit ramp along the Casey Highway near mile marker 12, according to officials.

Man identified after drowning in Delaware Water Gap

Trump cannot formally change the name without legislation, which his administration will request from Congress.

Brenda Sacco, the county's former director of Economic Development, was chosen by a panel of county judges to serve as interim commissioner.

(WBRE/WYOU)— The saga could be over as a spokesperson for Lackawanna County confirmed that they have appointed a new commissioner.

According to Lackawanna County spokesperson Patrick McKenna, the judges from the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas have appointed Democrat Brenda Sacco for the job as the third commissioner.

Scranton officials vote to declare special election

This has been a long-awaited decision since Matt McGloin resigned from the position back in February.

Sacco did previously work for the county as an economic development director.

The proposed rule sought to require airlines to compensate stranded passengers with cash, lodging and meals for flight cancellations or changes caused by a carrier.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Wilkes-Barre's biggest rivalry is kicking off the Division III football season tonight!

Join Ricky as he breaks down the opening game of the NFL season between the Eagles and Cowboys.

The Steelers opening game is on Sunday against the Jets so that means Black and Gold Nation will have the latest talking about the Steelers ahead of their matchup.

We'll also bring on Allie Berube to talk some Penn State football ahead of their second game against FIU.

The range of nationalities reflected how big a draw the renowned streetcar was for tourists who are packing the Portuguese capital during the summer season.

BUSHKILL, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man who drowned Tuesday in the Delaware Water Gap has been identified.

The National Park Service says the 30 year-old male that drowned has been identified as 30-year-old Fausto Berrezueta Morquecho, of Parsipanny, New Jersey.

The NPS reminds all river users to wear a properly-fitted, US Coast Guard-approved lifejacket while swimming, floating, fishing, or boating on the Delaware River.

Biden received Mohs surgery, a procedure used to cut away skin until no evidence of cancer remains.