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Suspects accused of stealing large number of vapes
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two suspects are accused of stealing a large number of vapes from a Luzerne County smoke shop. According to the Hazleton City Police, on July 14 the two men entered Grant Smoke Shop in the 200 block of West Mine Street and stole a large number of vapes. Anyone with […]
Man allegedly threatens wife with chainsaw in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is in custody after allegedly threatening to attack his wife with a chainsaw. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center, a male was inside the house trying to break through the bedroom door and had a chainsaw. Police said upon entry they located and detained 59-year-old […]
Mahanoy Area School District bans cell phone use during school hours
MAHANOY CITY, Pa, (WOLF) — Mahanoy Area School District has announced for the 2024-2025 school year that the use of cell phones will be prohibited by students during school hours. A bill to limit access to phones in school was officially signed into law last week by Governor Shapiro.
NPR's Corrigan: A book critic talks book banning at Wilkes University
Maureen Corrigan understands when you read and review books for a living, people will have their opinions. "I have maybe 40 chances to review a book (in a year). We can't read everything. I think we're afraid of any judgment these days," Corrigan said. Corrigan is NPR's longtime book critic...
Joe finds himself on Santa's naughty list in Sunbury | Go Joe 27 Day 2
MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — Day two of Go Joe 27 began outside Rusty Rail Brewing Company in Mifflinburg Tuesday morning. From there, Newswatch 16's Morning Meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, will bike through Lewisburg, then along the Susquehanna River before stopping in Sunbury around noon. Then, he will travel through Stonington, Trevorton, Shamokin and Kulpmont before ending the day in Mount Carmel Town Park.
Why Biz Groups Say Tax Credits Aren’t Enough to Solve Pa.’s Child Care Crisis
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — For many families, child care in Pennsylvania is unaffordable and hard to access. It’s also rough on workers in the industry who receive low pay and don’t often remain in jobs. The situation has gotten so bad that business groups from across Pennsylvania recently implored lawmakers to intervene, arguing that “virtually all economic sectors” are affected by the shortage. Working parents can’t find child care so employers...
Kamala Harris' potential to make history
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Who will become the new Democratic nominee in the race for the White House?. That's the question on the minds of people across the nation following President Joe Biden's announcement that he is dropping out of the presidential race. The President endorsed his Vice President,...
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