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Wayne County woman killed in Susquehanna County crash
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A woman is dead after a crash in Susquehanna County. State police say Kelsey McCarthy, 28, of Waymart, was traveling east on Laurel Lake Road in Liberty Township around 7 p.m. Saturday when she went past a stop sign and was hit by a pickup truck headed south on Snake Creek Road.
NEPA’s Summer in the City kicks off in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A day of fun but for a good cause in downtown Wilkes-Barre. A local youth group ran and organized their biggest fundraiser to date and will donate all of the proceeds. Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre is packed thanks to NEPA’s Summer in the City. The youth-run organization held its […]
110 years strong, Our Lady marches on
SHENANDOAH – The statue of Our Lady made her way through the streets of Shenandoah’s west end for the 110th time Sunday morning. Catholic faithful gathered at St. Casimir’s Church on North Jardin Street for mass followed by the tradition started by Italian Catholics in Shenandoah’s heyday.
Go Joe 27 kicks off in Clinton County | Day 1
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Day one of Go Joe 27 kicks off Monday morning near Lock Haven. Newswatch 16's Morning Meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, will bike from Lock Haven to Loyalsock Township at noon. Then, he will bike from the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department to Milton Monday afternoon. Newswatch 16's...
Extensive fire damage closes Lehigh Valley Italian restaurant, chief says (UPDATE)
An Italian restaurant in Hanover Township, Northampton County, sustained significant damage due to a fire Sunday morning, according to the township fire chief. Firefighters responded at 9 a.m. Sunday to the fire at Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen and Grill at 5000 Bath Pike, according to Hanover Township, Northampton County, Fire Chief Scott Van Why.
The Creative Touch hosts succulent workshop to benefit I Picture Hope
PLAINS — Floral and plant shop The Creative Touch hosted a succulent workshop Sunday with all proceeds benefiting I Picture Hope, a local nonprofit that offers free photo shoots to those affected by cancer to help them build back confidence and once again feel comfortable in their own skin.
Over the Falls, No Swimming Allowed
The Look Back: November 2022 – Repost-Read – Crossing Bridges. Celebrating “WalkingSquares” challenge. Walking over a bridge along a stream that forms several amazing falls!. You see, my son, it is not a fact that you will never face dangers. Difficulties always come, but they do...
Community fundraises for Wiconisco man who lost medical equipment, home in fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Upper Dauphin area community came together for a fundraiser on Saturday, benefitting a paraplegic father who lost everything in a house fire, including his dog and thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment. Residents in the nearby town of Tower City held a pig...
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 1st Most Dangerous in the State
In the quiet corners of Pennsylvania, nestled between the Allegheny River and the Ohio River, lies a seemingly unassuming town: McKees Rocks. With a population of just over 6,000, it’s easy to overlook this small community. But beneath its unpretentious facade lies a troubling reality. Recent data reveals that...
Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
Lackawanna County lane restrictions on I-81
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lane restrictions will start at 9:00 a.m. Monday on Interstate 81 north and southbound. According to PennDOT, crews will be surveying pavement surfaces between mile markers 191.0 and 190.5. The work schedule is dependent on weather. Work will take place Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and last until Friday. […]
One woman dead after fatal crash in Susquehanna County
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One woman is dead after a fatal crash Saturday night in Susquehanna County. According to a Pennsylvania State Police Press release, police were called to the intersection of Snake Creek Road and Laurel Lake Road for a two car crash just after 7:00 p.m. 29-year-old Kelsey McCarthy was pronounced dead […]
Luzerne County presents revised plan for $1 million in opioid settlement funds
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A new plan has been proposed for $1 million in Luzerne County opioid settlement funds that must be programmed by the end of August so they don’t have to be returned, according to Tuesday’s council work session agenda. Scrambling...
Inaugural dynamic & interactive event proves success
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families made memories Saturday morning at the Inaugural Kids Discovery Day and Touch-a-Truck and Community Expo. Hosted by Casa of Luzerne County and the Luzerne Child Advocacy Center, this free community event saw kids seeing, climbing in, and exploring their favorite first responder, military, and construction vehicles. In addition, community […]
Good Morning PA - Moscow Country Street Fair
The North Pocono Cultural Society invites you to the annual Moscow Country Street Fair. Come to beautiful downtown Moscow on July 25, 26, and 27 and enjoy vendors, parades, childrens activities, food, art and quilt shows, rummage sale, live music, raffles and so much more.
Oholei Torah Yeshivas Kayitz Closes on 230-Acre Property
Ten years ago, Oholei Torah embarked on a new phase, to provide a yeshivas kayitz for its talmidim. Now, Oholei Torah celebrated a decade of its yeshivas kayitz with the closing on a 230-acre property in Lakewood, PA. Ten years ago, Oholei Torah embarked on a new phase, addressing the...
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