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VIDEO: Fire rips through Old Forge business

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say crews were out for hours battling an Old Forge fire Saturday night.

Authorities told 28/22 News firefighters were called to the 800 block of Sibley Avenue for a reported commercial structure fire before 8:30 p.m.

Courtesy of Bob Kadluboski

The Old Forge Fire Department is heading the response to the incident.

Demonstrating STEM skills in Luzerne County at SHINE Science Olympiad

Demonstrating STEM skills in Luzerne County at SHINE Science Olympiad

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some 150 students got to demonstrate their science knowledge thanks to an annual competition in Wilkes-Barre. The always popular Egg Drop was just one of the categories on Saturday at the SHINE Science Olympiad.

Wilkes University welcomed students from nine different schools in Luzerne County.

28/22 News Anchor Nick Toma and Reporter Amelia Sack served as celebrity judges.

The event emphasizes the importance of STEM learning through the program SHINE, which stands for Schools and Homes in Education.

Diesel Jam 2025 takes over Lackawanna County drive-in

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A truck show near Scranton brought out hundreds of visitors from northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, but they were not just there for the trucks.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape brings us the sights and sounds of the annual diesel display and what's behind it.

Rolling coal for a good cause: Diesel Jam 2025 brought hundreds of truck owners and truck enthusiasts to Dickson City's Circle Drive-In Saturday afternoon.

More than 200 trucks, big and small, lined up for spectators to enjoy.

Ruth's Place postpones Walk for Hope

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Organizers of a popular fundraiser to help the unhoused did not want to take chances with wet weather on Saturday.

They postponed Ruth's Place Walk for Hope.

Ruth's Place provides 24-hour lodging and services to women experiencing homelessness with the goal of helping them get back on their feet.

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Don't worry, organizers say they still plan to have the walk.

The new date is Friday, June 13, at 12:00 p.m. on Public Square.

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