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Largest fundraiser of the year benefits local university

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Honoring those who have helped serve the community, the theme behind Wilkes University's annual 'Founders Gala'.

The dinner social raises funds for students in NEPA and gives them a chance to speak about their experiences in the program as a first generation college student.

Each year at the event, an award is given based on the criteria of those who help others and give back to the community.

This year's recipient of the Chairperson's Award is Fellerman and Ciarimboli law.

More dirt bikes reported stolen in nearby borough

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Wednesday, 28/22 News told you about reports of missing dirt bikes Sunday night in Luzerne County.

In addition to two being stolen in Plains Township, Kingston's police chief tell us a dirt bike was also stolen in their area as well.

Police searching for car vandals in Monroe County

The chief says the bike was stolen off the back of a pickup truck the same night as the the dirt bikes that were stolen from a garage in Plains Township.

Police are looking into who stole the dirt bikes and if the thefts are related.

Family member speaks out after nephew was shot

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Good news about a young boy who was shot in Lackawanna County last month.

The 12 year-old, who sustained bullet wounds to the chest is now home and on the road to recovery.

His family calls it a miracle and 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli sat down with his uncle this afternoon.

70th Annual Special Needs Fishing Derby

Bentley Zippittelli is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds and a collapsed lung.

Flood damaged area, prompts visits from congressman

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local community is battered but recovering after experiencing major flooding earlier this week.

Residents we spoke with say it's the worst they've seen in decades, and a Pennsylvania congressman got to see it first hand.

28/22 News captured the worst of the storm damage in front of St. John the Evangelist Church in Honesdale.

FEMA’s acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony

Woman taken in police car following police presence

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A heavy police presence could be seen in Scranton Thursday night.

Officers could be seen taking a woman out of a home and into a police car on the 1300 block of Schlager Street around 10:00 p.m.

Police could not tell us exactly what happened as the incident is still under investigation

Several units from Scranton were there when our crew arrived about an hour ago.

28/22 News will have the latest as it is released.

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