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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local organization that offers zero-percent interest mortgages to those in need has just got a huge helping hand on Saturday.

More than one hundred costumed participants were in Kingston for the Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity's Inaugural Halloween 5k Saturday morning.

The organization helps Partner Families who may not qualify for conventional mortgages.

Habitat for Humanity will use the proceeds to help fund materials and construction for building homes for their Partner Families.

LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some trick-or-treaters are getting the jump on Halloween this weekend.

Costumed kids and their families turned out today in Larksville for the second annual State Street Elementary School trunk or treat.

More than 50 children dressed up and stopped by several stations to clean up candy and other treats.

The event also featured a deejay, an ice cream truck, and basket raffles.

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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Those in the fight against drug abuse are ramping up efforts this weekend to help prevent a tragedy.

October 26, marks National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

A lock bag, pill disposal bags, and more were all handed out for free Saturday afternoon at the Luzerne County Courthouse. The District Attorney's Office hosts this annual Drug Take-Back Day.

This year's setup was a drive-through where people could drop off pills they no longer needed. They were also able to receive Narcan kits at no cost.

RIVERSIDE — A drug take back event will be held in Riverside on Saturday.

SWOYERSVILLE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Swoyersville Police Department were looking for an 83-year-old woman last seen Friday around 1:30 p.m.

Police say 83-year-old Joan Chisarick was last seen operating her 2008 red Honda Accord on Lackawanna Avenue in Swoyersville Borough.

Chisarick is described as 5'3'', 150 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes.

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Police believed she was at special risk of harm or injury.

Chisarick has since been located

MILTON — Milton Borough's new policy of enclosing its recycling center and requiring a fee for a sticker to enter is already paying dividends, said business manager Jessie Novinger at Wednesday night's council meeting.

SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University has been awarded $375,000 to continue its work to prevent sexual assault and relationship violence on campus.

SELINSGROVE — A PennDOT crew will mill and pave a portion of Route 15 in Monroe Township, Snyder County, on Tuesday.

SUNBURY — There were ghosts and goblins and even a scary nurse inside Sunbury City Hall on Friday as dozens of children lined up to enter a mini haunted house designed by city officials.

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