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A hoppy new brew in Lackawanna County aims to quench the thirst of beer drinkers and help some furry friends find a new home.

Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan stopped in Nanticoke Saturday for a roundtable discussion looking to tackle problems in America's workforce.

Dozens of anglers spent Saturday at Frances Slocum State Park for trout season's opening day.

Republican lawmakers are fretting about their party's future while Democrats feel newly buoyant over what they see as Trump's overreach.

The layoffs are stalling — and perhaps ending — many programs, including a firefighter cancer registry and a lab that is key to certifying respirators for many.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of local kids are smiling a little brighter thanks to a free dental clinic. Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) hosted its Kids' Dental Day Saturday afternoon at the Benco Dental Clinic in Nanticoke.

Children ages three through 17 got free dental cleanings and checkups from second-year students in LCCC's Dental Hygiene Program.

The kids enjoyed 10 fun interactive stations hosted by first-year students, each with prizes and fun characters.

Tables even gave away dental hygiene tools like toothbrushes and floss.

Demonstrators took to the streets to voice their concerns with the Trump administration.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of local students are now ready for prom night thanks to a special dress sale in Scranton.

98.5 KRZ hosted its KRZ Closet event this afternoon at the marketplace at Steamtown.

More than 300 new and gently used prom dresses were available for just $10 each.

The money raised will support the NEPA Youth Shelter, a non-profit in South Scranton that helps local kids in need.

Crowds gather in Wilkes-Barre for ‘Hands Off!’ protest

LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An out-of-state military unit made another trip back to our area on Saturday to remove hundreds of explosive devices. They were discovered inside a Luzerne County home Friday afternoon.

Special military members with the Fort Mcguire New Jersey Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit collected more military ammunition from the home at 384 Bennett Street in luzerne.

They were called in on Friday night in addition to the Scranton Bomb Squad and Luzerne Borough Police.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Wilkes-Barre, a boisterous crowd gathered for a Hands-Off! protest. The crowd on Public Square held signs, heard speakers, and expressed dissatisfaction with job layoffs, social service cuts, and policies they claim are putting the country in peril.

28/22 News asked if they think these rallies will have an impact on policy in Washington.

Protests gather in Scranton to say ‘Hands off!’ to Trump administriation