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MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Traffic is now flowing again on Interstate 81 Southbound after authorities say crews were cleaning up a canola oil spill in Moosic.

Lackawanna County officials on Monday confirmed 28/22 News crews were called after a tractor-trailer that was leaking canola oil at about 4:30 p.m. Monday.

Authorities say it's unknown at this time what led to the leak, but they don't believe it's the result of a crash.

Serving up meals for local fire department in Shavertown

Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Trump Monday afternoon showing no sign of compromising.

Claiming movie production “has been stolen’’ from Hollywood and the U.S., Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on “any and all movies” made outside the country.

SHAVERTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A food truck is rolling into Luzerne County this week, hoping to make a big difference. The meals they sell are helping to keep the Shavertown Fire Department running strong.

Firehouse Concessions set up shop at the fire department as part of their traveling fundraiser.

The group works within a two-hour radius of Waverly, New York, supporting dozens of fire departments along the way.

Blind student shows his piano abilities

THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County School District is giving back with its Third Annual Children's Produce Market. The school is teaming up with the CEO Weinberg Food Bank to provide food for over 200 families.

28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was on hand to see how volunteers are prepping for their first produce market of the school year.

Mid Valley School District's varsity football team helped to fill up the boxes that are now being distributed to families that signed up.

International Crane Foundation officials said in a news release that Ducky's death marks the first time the strain has killed a whooping crane.

The Oscar-winning actor and country music star married in June 2006 after meeting at an event in 2005.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of the many things students learn is how to overcome obstacles to succeed. A native of South America is proving that now in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Put Scranton High School Junior Fabio Zapata Morales in front of a piano and he is right at home, even if it is the school music room. He plays entirely by ear.

The 17-year-old native of Peru enrolled in the Scranton School District in the 2024-25 school year.

Cleanup is still underway at Robert Healey Memorial Playground after police say juveniles vandalized the park over the weekend.

SUNBURY — Motorists are being reminded Paul Miller’s Law will be enforceable in eight months, after several warnings have already been issued to motorists across the Valley.