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Cherry Blossom Five Mile Run stepped off in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather dried out just in time for a Sunday morning run in the park. The sound of an air horn sent dozens of runners and walkers on their way through Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.

They took part in the Wyoming Valley Striders' 50th Annual Cherry Blossom Five Mile Run.

The course took participants from Kirby Park to the Luzerne County levee trail and back.

The Wyoming Valley Striders are celebrating a half-century, and 200 runners signed up to be part of this milestone run.

VIDEO: Telephone pole leaning over Pittston road

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The wind is the cause of a scary sight and a closed road in Luzerne County.

A telephone pole was seen leaning over the 100 block of Parsonage Street Sunday afternoon.

Search warrant served, Hazleton Police investigating burned body

Pittston City Police and Fire had the street blocked off, and authorities say PPL is on the way to the scene.

Police say they have been watching the pole for about three hours and are not worried about it falling.

Nonprofit raises thousands in Safe Monroe Gala

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 wants to give a shout-out to supporters, including one of our own, for helping an organization that helps women in distress.

28/22's Sydney Kostus emceed the Safe Monroe Gala. The Stroudsmoor Inn served as the event site in Stroudsburg.

Suspected stabbing under investigation

The nonprofit raised thousands of dollars by auctioning donated prizes from area businesses.

Survivors shared their stories of abuse and celebrated their joy of freedom.

Kulpmont man facing charges after alleged assault, standoff

MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say the owner of a Northumberland County car dealership is facing several charges after a reported assault and standoff Thursday night.

Mount Carmel Police Chief Brian Hollenbach told 28/22 News that 58-year-old Kulpmont man, Albert Raybuck, owner of Automotive Toy Store along Route 61, is facing multiple charges relating to an assault and standoff with police at the business Thursday night.

Tractor-trailer rollover shuts down road for hours

JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County road was closed for hours after a reported tractor-trailer rollover Sunday morning.

Officials say that the Jessup Hose Company was called to Route 247 above US 6 Eastbound in Jessup at about 9:00 a.m. Sunday for a reported tractor-trailer rollover.

Suspected stabbing under investigation

Authorities say there are no reported injuries at this time

The road was closed for hours following the crash until reopening just after 2:00 p.m., according to officials.

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