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Scranton animal rescue hosting kitten shower this weekend
SCRANTON, Pa. — An animal rescue in Scranton is hosting its annual kitten shower this weekend. "So kittens are very expensive and come in large numbers," said Katrina Organ, St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo. But these babies are so cute, rescue workers at St. Cats and...
Family focused: Oasis celebrates 5 years of helping families in the opioid crisis
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — What’s being touted as Pennsylvania’s first family recovery center — and maybe even the first of its kind nationally — sits just south of Route 22, along the borders of Bethlehem and Hanover Township. Oasis Community Center — operated by the...
How do you end up homeless?
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Homelessness in Northeastern Pennsylvania has been in focus in recent days with the clearing out of a homeless encampment in Wilkes-Barre. City officials say it had to be shut down because it posed a safety and health risk to the public and the people who lived in the camp. Homelessness […]
Pre-demolition work begins on Water Street Bridge connecting Pittston and West Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Work has begun on the pre-demolition process of the Water Street Bridge. The bridge closed in August 2021 following a failed in-depth inspection due to structural issues. Both bridges between Pittston and West Pittston will be replaced. "Well, I think at the end of...
Arrest made in Stourbridge Line train car break-ins
HONESDALE, Pa. — An arrest has been made in connection with several Stourbridge Line break-ins. Honesdale Borough Police arrested 20-year-old Michael Tyahla Thursday evening for burglarizing Stourbridge Line Raildorad cars and the Runaway Train Brewery. Tyahla allegedly told police that items taken from the railroad cars, including a large...
Police: Scranton man sold drugs from Garfield Avenue home
SCRANTON — Police found crack cocaine at a city man's residence Thursday, according to a criminal complaint. Menerson Hildago-Peralta, 26, of 111 North Garfield Ave., is charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and other related charges. Following an investigation that involved intercepted communication and...
Throop man accused of pushing, choking his girlfriend
THROOP — A Throop man is accused of pushing his girlfriend to the ground and choking her, according to a criminal complaint. Nicholas McDermott 56, of 134 Harriet St., is facing charges of strangulation and assault. According to police, officers responded to 134 Harriet St. at about 8 p.m....
Bucknell, Siena to Play Men’s Basketball Game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza; Contest is Part of Challenging Non-Conference Schedule
LEWISBURG, Pa. – After a 19-year absence, NCAA Division I men's basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. The Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau and Geisinger are the presenting sponsors for the game. Tickets will go on sale at a date to be announced.
Casey pushes Scranton-area hospital owner to ensure care remains accessible
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Friday said Community Health Services has “repeatedly forgone efforts to invest in their Pennsylvania facilities and risked the quality and accessibility of care for Pennsylvanians in the pursuit of profit for their shareholders and executives.”. In a letter to Community Health...
The final stretch for Go Joe 27 | Day 5
Joe Snedeker kicks off the final day of Go Joe 27 in his hometown of Carbondale. After leaving Carbondale, Newswatch 16's Morning Meteorologist will bike through Waymart and Cherry Ridge Township before making a midday stop at Lake Wallenpaupack. Then, Joe will pedal through Hamlin, Moscow, Roaring Brook Township and...
Prominent NASCAR Driver Announces He's Leaving Team In 2025
A prominent NASCAR Cup Series driver has announced that he's leaving his team after the 2024 season. Corey LaJoie announced on Thursday that he will not be returning to the Spire Motorsports team for the 2025 Cup Series season. He made it official today. He released a statement to The ...
Democrats rally in Scranton for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign
After a union rally Friday in South Scranton, Angela Pigga described Vice President Kamala Harris with one word. “I think she's explosive,” Pigga said. Like a lot of Democrats, the 48-year-old Scranton School District teacher from Dunmore thinks the vice president’s ascension to the top spot on the Democratic presidential ticket has energized party voters.
WooSox fall to RailRiders despite strong showing from Zach Penrod
MOOSIC, PA – Hard-throwing lefty Zach Penrod shined in his return from the Injured List, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (55-44, 12-13) overcame three different deficits to hand the Worcester Red Sox (46-54, 11-14) an 8-5 loss on Friday night at PNC Field. After bouncing his first two pitches to...
Misericordia University Teacher Education Students Earn 100% Pass Rate 2023-2024
Misericordia University Teacher Education Students Earn 100% Pass Rate 2023-2024. DALLAS, PA, July 23, 2024 – Recent graduates of Misericordia University’s (MU) teacher education department (TED) earned a 100% first-time pass rate on their professional licensure exams for the 2023-2024 academic year, notably exceeding state averages. The areas of excellence for the latest group of MU undergraduate test takers includes early childhood education, special education, middle level education, secondary English, and secondary history (citizenship). Graduate students in the reading specialist and speech-language pathology programs also achieved 100% first-time pass rates.