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146th Annual Observance of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — 246 years after The Battle and Massacre of Wyoming, people gathered on Thursday morning to remember the lives lost on July 3, 1778. It is the 146th Annual Observance of the battle. "The people who come here, many of them have relatives that were killed...
Fireworks spark breaker fire in Lackawanna County
TAYLOR, Pa. — A fire started early Thursday morning in Lackawanna County. Officials say fireworks are to blame for a structure fire in an abandoned building in Taylor that has lots of lead inside and sits on a large culm bank. First responders are monitoring the fire but not...
Annual Independence Day Parade in Wayne County
HAWLEY, Pa. — Main Avenue in downtown Hawley was a sea of red, white, and blue for the annual Independence Day Parade. Hundreds of people came out to salute the stars and stripes. "It's fun, family, happy birthday to the US," said Shannon Malys of Hawley. "It's the 4th...
Multiple shark attacks reported on South Padre Island during July Fourth celebrations
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Multiple shark attacks were reported Thursday on South Padre Island during Fourth of July celebrations. A man suffered a severe shark bite to his leg Thursday around 11 a.m., South Padre Island City Secretary Nikki Soto told The Associated Press. It reportedly happened near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill.
Investigation continues for deadly plane crash
CLINTON COUNTY, Pa. — A plane crash in Clinton County left a 17-year-old pilot dead. The crash happened around 10 a.m. Thursday in Woodward Township, near Lock Haven. State and federal investigators spent hours in the woods nearby trying to piece together what led to this deadly crash. Investigators...
Wilkes-Barre officials remind residents of firework restrictions, safety
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — People are stocking up on more than just the cookout essentials this Fourth of July, as even the youngest customers are picking out their favorite fireworks at Keystone Fireworks in Wilkes-Barre. "Mommy, I want this," said a little boy. "I think it's a huge novelty. It's...
Police investigating a scene in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police presence was confirmed at an apartment complex in Luzerne County on Wednesday. Newswatch 16 crew was at the scene in Hanover Township when officers and a police dog were walking around the Marion Terrace Apartments near Wilkes-Barre. Police cleared the scene around 10:30 p.m.
Scrantastic Spectacular underway in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Scrantastic Spectacular was underway on Thursday. People started to make their way down to Courthouse Square for the holiday tradition. "It's a beautiful day out; enjoy the fun; games in everything out here," said Michael Steltz of Scranton. Bounce houses kept the kids busy while...
Combatting gun violence in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Monroe County leaders are teaming up with residents to make a plan to address gun violence. From 2011 to 2020, Monroe County reported a 24.3% increase in weapons cases. Officials say in 2021 alone, there were 575 gun violence incidents, including homicide, shootings, domestic violence...
Caesar salad, created in Tijuana by Italian immigrants, turns 100 on July 4
TIJUANA, Baja California — The Caesar salad is reaching a historic milestone on July 4, marking 100 years since the iconic dish was created in Tijuana. It’s said that Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini invented the culinary creation on July 4, 1924 in his Tijuana restaurant. In the middle...
Holiday weekend in the Poconos means fun on the water
DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. — The kayaks are ready, and the water tubes are inflated at Chamberlain Canoes near East Stroudsburg in preparation for a busy Fourth of July weekend. "We do expect to see a sizable crowd tomorrow through the weekend. A lot of people have four days...
Nonprofit teaches kids how to use boxing as an outlet in Lycoming County
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A boxing ring sits in the middle of the Pajama Factory in Williamsport. The Dream Big Boxing Foundation, a nonprofit, is offering affordable boxing classes for kids. "Sometimes in Williamsport, some bad things happen. We want to give an outlet to kids here to give them...
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