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Volunteers needed for search today for Andrew Walgo, missing since Sept. 4

Gunshots reported early Saturday morning in Hazleton

Flea market continues todayBUTTONWOOD: The annual flea market at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, will continue with bag day from 9 a.m. to noon today. For information contact the rectory at 570-823-6242.Blood driveGLEN LYON: The Glen Lyon American Legion Auxiliary Unit 539, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will sponsor their annual blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the post home at 62 Newport Street in Glen Lyon. This event has been rescheduled from last week due to unforeseen circumstances. The auxiliary and Red Cross wish to thank all those volunteers and donors for their generosity and patience.Pittston Knights of Columbus family outingPITTSTON: The Pittston Knights of Columbus John F. Kennedy Council 372 are holding their family outing from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Plains Pavilion (Clarks Lane, top of hill). There will be games and contests for children and adults. Council 372 members and family are $15 per person; non-member guests are $20; for a family of four, $50; children under 10, free. For tickets contact Grand Knight Rick Korpusik, 570-814-2189; or DGK Fran Ankenbrand at 570-954-8147. The last day for tickets is Tuesday, Oct. 6.Holy RosaryWILKES-BARRE: The Public Square Rosary Crusade will take place at noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Our Lady of Fatima Blessed Grotto, North Street, in the courthouse parking lot, lower level. Guest speaker will be Walter Camier.Toastmasters holding open houseWILKES-BARRE: Are you looking to develop your communication and leadership skills? Have you considered the Blue Diamonds Toastmasters Club of Wilkes-Barre? They are holding an open house at 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Sundance Vacation Building, 264 Highland Park Boulevard, across from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre. Light refreshments will be served and interested individuals can learn more about the club and what they do.

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