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Study looks at which tissues the 'forever chemicals' build up in fish

U.S. Geological Survey Fishery Biologist Vicki Blazer recently published an extensive study on PFAS in fish collected from nine sites, including five within the Susquehanna watershed, that show where these “forever chemicals” tend to congregate in a fish’s tissues, and may shed more light on additional sources for PFAS contamination.

McCormick holds Hometown Rally in US Senate Race

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The clock is ticking down the final hours on one of the most hotly-contested US Senate races.

The race for that seat in Pennsylvania is considered a dead heat, and on Sunday, the Republican Nominee held a rally in the town where he attended high school.

28/22 News was there for what was billed as Dave McCormick's hometown hero rally.

McCormick returned to his alma mater Bloomsburg Area High School on Sunday to try and pin down his home crowd.

Turkey Trot Race benefits Scranton families in need

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families in need will have a happier Thanksgiving thanks to a local organization.

Runners filled the streets of Downtown Scranton this morning for the 15th Annual Turkey Trot Walk and Run.

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine hosts the event to help benefit Friends of the Poor.

The Scranton-based non-profit is dedicated to helping people in need with food, clothing, and other assistance.

Valor Clinic Foundation holds Stand Down Event in Wilkes-Barre

Putting in Quarters for Kids in need in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual event in Scranton is helping raise money for local children in need. All you have to do is eat, drink, and game.

All the people at the event have a common goal of spending part of their Sunday at Bartari in Scranton. They are helping raise money for seriously ill and injured children receiving care at Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital.

Valor Clinic Foundation holds Stand Down Event in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local homeless individuals are a little more prepared for the coming winter.

Valor Clinic Foundation held its monthly Stand Down event on Sunday in Wilkes-Barre.

The outreach program gave around 50 homeless people basic necessities, such as clothing, food, and personal care items.

The handouts are either donated or purchased with cash donations.

One fire fighter injured after battling blaze in Wilkes-Barre

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