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DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new blacktop basketball court and walking trail is now open in Dupont.
The community turned out on Saturday for the ribbon-cutting, celebrating the new court and trail on Hemlock and Walnut streets.
The first phase cost about $160,000 and was all funded by grants and help from state legislators.
The old court was considered deplorable, and the Dupont Council President says a walking trail was needed since people were starting to walk the streets.
He also hopes the upgrades send a message.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The smooth sound of jazz is filling the Electric City this weekend for the 20th annual Scranton Jazz Festival. More than 80 musicians are performing in 20 different downtown locations, including Scranton Art Haus.
A crowd gathered Saturday night to hear Jack Mead Junior West Third Street Blues Band play their set.
Other festival performers set up at places like Backyard Ale House and the Scranton Cultural Center.
Raising money for neglected, abused kids at NEPA’s Day Downtown
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some people are shopping this weekend for a cause in Stroudsburg. Shoppers turned out on Saturday for the Seventh Annual Just Care Back Benefit Bash Fundraiser on Saint Andrews Lane.
Crowds browsed and bought everything from clothing and jewelry to household supplies.
Celebrating culture at NEPA Latino Fiesta in Scranton
Every dollar spent goes directly to causes, including schools, shelters, and other local charities, as well as to help families in Grenada and Carriacou in the West Indies.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local event wrapped up on Saturday to raise money for abused and neglected children. NEPA's Summer In The City celebrated its Second Annual Day Downtown in Wilkes-Barre.
The fundraising festival started Saturday morning and continued until 8:00 p.m. It featured something for everyone.
Food trucks, small businesses, and carnival games brought plenty of people to Public Square on Saturday for NEPA's Day Downtown.
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police need help to track down an alleged thief at Weis Market.
Surveillance video caught a suspect who broke into Weis Market on North River Street.
Police say the burglar smashed a front window and made their way into the store Saturday shortly after 4:00 a.m.
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The intruder filled up a bag with candy and may have taken other items.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Plains Township Police Department or message them on their Facebook page.
BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A search is on hold Saturday night along the Susquehanna River after a fisherman disappeared into the water.
Rescue crews rushed to the Berwick-Nescopeck Bridge just before 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Police say a man was fishing when he fell into the river and never resurfaced.
Pickle This Pickle That Pickle Fest kicks off in Forty Fort
Search teams scoured the water for hours but were forced to stop after dark.
The new Blessed Carlo Acutis parish held its first festival on Saturday, bringing the community together with food and games.
