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Trail seniors get one last show
Jordan Chmielewski had a night he will never forget.
Dietrich Open Mic to feature Corbys
Open Mic Night is back at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Open Mic is open to audiences and performers of all ages. Musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types are invited to share their talents on the Dietrich stage.
Coal Region welcomes Snedeker with applause, checks
The Coal Region welcomed Newswatch 16 morning meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, with applause and checks in support of St. Joseph’s Center, in Scranton. In its 27th year, "Go Joe" celebrates the "Year of the Inflatables!" to raise funds for individuals and families served by the Catholic agency.
Woman charged after officer stuck with drug needle
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say an officer was stuck with a hypodermic needle while attempting to arrest the woman. According to Wilkes-Barre City Police, officers found a woman, later identified as Jessica Shaver, 33, of Exeter, lying on a grassy area with what appeared to be track […]
Turnpike crashes
State police at the Pocono barracks reported the following crashes that occurred on the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike:. • Alexandria H. Sitkowski, 26, of Wyoming, Pennsylvania, was uninjured in a one-vehicle crash at 7:42 p.m. July 4 at mile marker 78.6 in Franklin Township. Police said she was...
Paul Quinn receives $20 million from anonymous donor, largest gift in college’s history
DALLAS — Paul Quinn College received a $20 million gift, the largest in the school’s 152-year history, officials announced Thursday. The anonymous donor’s gift will help the historically Black college in southern Dallas to provide more scholarships and to support a program focused on banking and finances.
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.
Tommy Dunne was just 15 when he led the Honesdale Ramblers to an unlikely championship
HONESDALE — When looking back at Wayne County's storied baseball history, the 1947 season stands out as one of the most memorable for several reasons. At the top of that list is the fact that the Honesdale Ramblers powered their way to an unlikely championship with a line-up comprised largely of high schoolers. ...
Three men from New York face charges after chase in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Three men from the Bronx, New York, face charges after a chase in Scranton last week. Police say Ismael Feliciano, 49, tried to withdraw money from an account at the Davis Street Community Bank using a fake ID on Friday. He then got in a car...
Two accused of stealing liquor from Fine Wine and Good Spirits
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are looking for two suspects after they allegedly stole liquor from Fine Wine and Good Spirits. The Hanover Township Police Department says they are looking to identify two people who were involved in a retail theft at the Fine Wine and Good Spirits on the Sans Souci Parkway. […]
Dallas Police Department Honors the Late Officer Thomas Lee Harris with a Solemn Social Media Tribute
The Dallas Police Department has lost one of its own. Officer Thomas Lee Harris, a member of the force, was recently commemorated on the department’s official social media channels. The tribute post, which simply read "Roll Call of Honor - Officer Thomas Lee Harris #GoneButNotForgotten #DallasPD," was accompanied by an image honoring the fallen officer. The somber announcement, made by the Dallas Police Department last Saturday, reminds us that the safety our officers provide sometimes comes at the ultimate cost.
Scranton residents react after Biden drops out from presidential race
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he will not be seeking re-election in the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the new nominee. 28/22 News spent the day speaking to residents in Scranton to get a glimpse of their stance on this historic political development. […]
Convicted murderer Patrick Russin arraigned on ethnic intimidation, assault charges
DALLAS TWP. — A Back Mountain man who admitted to his role in the shotgun slayings of two men in May 2003, was arraigned Monday on allegations he initiated a struggle with Dallas Township police officers and damaged a garage door in April. Patrick Raymond Russin, 54, of North...
Man charged with fighting officers during arrest
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he drunkenly fought officers during an arrest, causing one officer to suffer an apparent ACL tear. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on July 20 around 12:37 a.m. officers were called for a domestic incident involving a man following a woman […]