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Crash closes part of Interstate 80 in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Flames could be seen shooting several feet in the sky as PennDOT crews worked to empty a tanker truck hauling propane gas. The truck went over an embankment along Interstate 80 West near the border of Montour and Columbia County. Happening just before noon on...
Information on Pennsylvania deer licenses
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is already considering the fall deer season, as licenses for some parts of the state were made available on Monday. Deer hunters will remember the frustration of last year when they endured long wait times online, at sporting goods stores, and other retailers to get their antlerless deer licenses.
Checking on Wilkes-Barre's flood protection
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Wilkes-Barre firefighters and city workers spent part of Monday working on flood protection for the city. Members of the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department and the DPW spent part of the morning practicing putting up the Brookside Levee flood wall in Wilkes-Barre. The wall protects homes and businesses...
State police offering information card for people with autism
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Pennsylvania State Police are offering a new resource for individuals with autism to enhance their interactions with law enforcement officers. The state police have developed an informational card that should be carried by people with autism and presented during any encounter with police. The informational...
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth more than $1.3 million sold in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A lucky lottery player hit the jackpot with a ticket sold in Luzerne County. A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Sunday, June 23 drawing matched all five balls drawn—4, 9, 12, 19, 30—to win $1.36 million. The CITGO...
Road work on I-81 North in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A heads up for drivers in Luzerne County. There will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 North in Luzerne County for bridge deck repairs. The lane restrictions will be between the Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre Exit to the Highland Park Boulevard/Wilkes-Barre Exit. Work will go from 9...
Storms cause damage throughout Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The damage is widespread in Lackawanna County as well. Trees were knocked down and snapped in half on Luzerne Street and South Keyser Avenue in Scranton. There was also damage throughout Cathedral Cemetery in the city's west side.
Monroe County couple arrested after leaving infant alone on New York beach
MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — A couple from Mount Pocono has been arrested for child endangerment in New York. State police responded to Lake George in upstate New York for reports of an infant left unattended on the beach on Tuesday. Troopers say Paul and Mary Thorley allegedly left the...
Pet portraits event honors Lackawanna County man by raising money for animal shelter
ARCHBALD, Pa. — A barber shop in Lackawanna County held an event in memory of its owner while raising money for a cause he held dear. Brian Nardella, the owner of Loyalty Barbershop in Archbald, was killed in a crash back in March. On Sunday, the shop held a...
Fire destroys shed in Montour County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — An early morning fire destroyed a shed in Montour County. The flames broke out at the place along Liberty Valley Road, in Liberty Township, near Danville, around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. No one was hurt. Officials say the shed was used to make cabinets. The cause...
Wilkes-Barre celebrates PrideFest
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Public Square in Wilkes-Barre was full of color and rainbows for its annual PrideFest. People were waving pride flags high and proud for the city's 3rd annual Pride Parade. "This is amazing. Every year, it gets better and better, and we come out and we support...
Softball tournament raises money for field in Wayne County
WAYMART, Pa. — Some familiar faces joined in on some softball fun on Saturday. The Waymart Homerdome Classic Softball Tournament took place to help raise money for the Little League field. There were several other games in addition to the regular tournament, including a celebrity softball game. Newswatch 16's...
Storm cleanup underway in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A lot of heavy lifting had to be done all around Harveys Lake after storms with strong winds came through and downed several trees Saturday. "This is our third one today. We're trying to get them as quickly as possible because, as you can see, with the proximity to the road and how tight it is here at the lake, we try to get them in and out as quickly as possible," said Adam Tomassacci, Tomassacci Tree.
Driver in deadly Luzerne County wreck is awaiting sentencing in earlier DUI crash
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — While state police in Luzerne County investigate whether alcohol played a role in a deadly wreck Saturday, the 19-year-old they said was behind the wheel is awaiting sentencing for driving under the influence last year. Tyler Mizell, of Hanover Township, veered off Hunlock-Harveyville Road just after...
Celebrating World Refugee Day in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A time for sharing, learning, and fellowship was the goal of a refugee celebration in Scranton Saturday afternoon. Dozens of people gathered at Nay Aug Park to learn more about refugees living in the area. World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United...
Walk benefits St. Joseph's Center
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Sacco Chiropractic on East Broad Street in Hazleton hosted its first Walk with the Docs event on Saturday. The walk started at the office and continued to the Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails. Folks could walk along the trail and talk to the four doctors...
Benefit held for Lackawanna County man after undergoing surgery
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — A community came together to help one of their own in Lackawanna County on Saturday. Eagle Billiards along the Scranton Carbondale Highway hosted a benefit for one of the members of their pool league. Eric Ciullo suffered complications after getting his gallbladder removed and is...
Ham Radio Field Day held in Lackawanna County
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — People enjoyed learning about Ham Radio on Saturday in Lackawanna County. The Windmill Amateur Radio Club held its annual Summer Field Day at Merli-Sarnoski Park in Greenfield Township. Ham Radio, or amateur radio, is a popular hobby, it can also be used to send emergency...
Riverfest returns to Luzerne County despite intense heat
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Live music created the soundtrack for Wyoming Valley's 30th annual Riverfest. Despite the heat, people made their way to enjoy the fest. "What's amazing about Nesbit Park here is we've got these decade-old sycamore trees that provide a lot of shade, and there's a really nice breeze coming off the river, so really, honestly, it's a lovely day," said Rachael Stark, Riverfront Parks Committee.
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