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Wilkes-Barre Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — An old-fashioned 4th of July celebration was held in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. "I'm excited to hear the big booms," said Jocelynn Polashenski of Mountain Top. The bangs and kabooms of fireworks kept families like Jocelyn Polashenski's hunkered down in Kirby Park for Wilkes-barres Old Fashioned Fourth...
4th annual Independence Day charity event in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, Pa. — The 4th annual Independence Day Charity Event was held at City View Park on Thursday. Vendors, food trucks, live music, and entertainment filled the park. The event is put on by the "Paul and Lisa Deangelo Family Foundation." The non-profit raises money for area youth organizations.
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...
Fish for free day for the 4th of July
TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Fishermen are reeling in some big catches on the pier at Tobyhanna State Park in Monroe County. "Hey, you know what they say, a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work," said Tommy Cardaci of Tobyhanna. Even though Tommy Cardaci...
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.
One dead after crash in Lackawanna County
JESSUP, Pa. — One person is dead, and another is in the hospital after a crash just before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in Lackawanna County. Crews responded to a crash that happened near the intersection of Grassy Island Ave and Hill Street in Jessup. A 73-year-old female, whose name...
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.
Two women arrested after endangering 6-month-old baby in Lycoming County
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Two women are behind bars in Lycoming County after an infant's welfare was endangered last week. A mother is facing aggravated assault and child endangerment charges after State police in Montoursville say 24-year-old Morgan Vanbuskirk brought her 6-month-old son to the Williamsport emergency room last Wednesday.
Family traditions at Mill City Dairy Bar | On The Pennsylvania Road
WYOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Jon Meyer is taking us out for ice cream in this week's trip On The Pennsylvania Road. We're heading to the Mill City Dairy Bar in Wyoming County, which started selling sweet treats six decades ago. Jon shows us how it's now a lot more, but still in the same family.
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...
Celebrating natural hair on CROWN Day
DUNMORE, Pa. — July 3 is CROWN Day. CROWN, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair, is a national effort to get states to pass laws that ban hair-based discrimination as it relates to hair style and texture. For hair stylist April Martinborough, a...
Danville soccer team preparing for national championship
DANVILLE, Pa. — As people grabbed their Fourth of July beverages from Brewer's Outlet in Sunbury, a group of girls were outside the store selling raffle tickets, baked goods, and hot dogs. This is the Central Susquehanna Soccer Club Phoenix team from Danville. They are heading to the National...
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