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Filmmakers highlight Lackawanna County boxing star

MADISON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local boxer is getting national recognition, and she's still in high school. She's also the subject of an upcoming documentary set to air on Amazon Prime.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape met with the rising star Wednesday evening to learn more about her boxing journey and beyond.

18-year-old Olivia Ford started her boxing career roughly four years ago.

What started as an escape from personal troubles quickly evolved into a passion, which so far has led her to seven national titles and aspirations for the Olympics.

Expert weighs in on why people lie about tragedy

(WBRE/WYOU) — Calvin Polachek's motive for telling such a lie is unclear at this time, but 28/22 news looked into what could potentially provoke this and other similar behavior.

28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli sat down with a local psychiatry physician's assistant on Wednesday, who provided insight.

The psychiatrist assistant 28/22 News spoke with talked about the behavior of Polachek and others.

She says these kinds of lies don't just happen overnight, and it may stem from a deeper sense of something missing inside.

Annual Fireman's Picnic kicks off in Pittston Township

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local tradition continues in Luzerne County. The Annual Fireman's Picnic kicked off on Wednesday with rides, food, and live music.

The five-day carnival is put on by the Pittston Township Fire Department, and it is a big part of how they keep the lights on.

There was something for everyone there, from thrill rides to a beer tent and classic carnival snacks.

Officials announce lineup for 2025 Bloomsburg Fair season

Officials announce lineup for 2025 Bloomsburg Fair season

(WBRE/WYOU) — The stage is set for this year's Bloomsburg Fair. Wednesday morning, fair officials announced their final act for the 2025 fair season.

TikTok star and up-and-coming country singer Cooper Alan will perform on the Weis Market Grandstand stage Monday, September 22. Some of his biggest hits include Take Forever and First Rodeo.

Coroner weighs in on new report shows decline in overdose deaths

Presale tickets are already on sale and public ticket sales begin this Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Alan will be joined by Thomas Mac.

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