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TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is in custody and facing multiple charges after a reported shooting in Taylor Friday night.

The Taylor Police Department said on Friday, April 11, at about 10:43 p.m., they were called to a reported shooting at a Walmart on North Main Street.

While no one was injured, police were on the lookout for two suspects in that incident.

On Saturday, Taylor Police say 33-year-old Mark Melbourn Langevine was taken into custody without incident after an investigation.

Taylor Police said that one man from Scranton is in custody after allegedly firing a shot at Walmart in Taylor Friday night.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of local nurses have a new contract this weekend after a labor stalemate resulted in a pair of strikes earlier this year.

Just two months after calling their first strike, 800 Geisinger registered nurses informed 28/22 News on Saturday that they reached an agreement on a new three-year deal.

It includes average wage increases of 18%, a new workplace violence committee, and protection of benefits that were on the chopping block during negotiations.

Partygoers enjoyed fairies, fun at 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball

People had a 'purrfect' way to spend their Saturday: practicing yoga poses with puppies and kittens while raising money for shelters and the local roller derby team.

The West End Food Pantry is honoring long-time volunteer Cherylynne Frantz with a food drive at the West End Fairgrounds this weekend.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A business in Wilkes-Barre welcomed long lines of customers for a celebration of vinyl. Gallery of Sound on Mundy Street took part again in National Record Store Day.

More than 350 special edition records were available on Saturday, which helped bring out a crowd of customers.

28/22 News spoke with a shopper who camped out since Friday night at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, waiting for the store to open Saturday morning.

Easter Bunny makes pit stop in Pittston

She was eager to get her hands on limited releases.

Kids spent time with family while participating in a unique egg hunt that helped build essential skills.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Easter Bunny made a special pit stop in Pittston to deliver treats straight to kids.

Families lined up in their cars on Saturday at the Pittston Fire Station for the city's Annual Easter Celebration.

About 30 cars rolled through the free, drive-thru style event.

The Easter Bunny handed out hundreds of candy-filled eggs to kids.

Special Easter Egg Hunt helps visually impared kids experience holiday fun

The Hawley Fire Department hosted a successful indoor flea market to raise funds in Wayne County on Saturday.

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was all fairies and fun at a local masquerade ball. The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) held their Third Annual Masquerade Ball Friday night at their church in Wyoming.

Partygoers were able to take part in a fairy-themed costume contest with multiple categories, including good and bad fairy, best fairy couple, and best spring fairy.

The event was complete with an aerial silk show, a fairy-themed costume contest, and raffles.