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Local libraries get helping hand in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over $200,000 was awarded to local libraries on Monday in Luzerne County to help them keep their doors open. The funding was made possible through an LSA grant. Senator Marty Flynn, along with Eddie Day Pashinski were on hand for the event where officials announced funding for a family restroom […]
Voters react to Biden's decision to drop out of 2024 presidential race
SCRANTON, Pa. — President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he is dropping out of the race and will focus on finishing his term in the White House. "In some ways a little unexpected, but also maybe time for it," said James Bird, Dunmore. Newswatch 16 spoke with voters...
New Jersey Little League softball coach upset about decision to end state title game: ‘Gut-wrenching’
A New Jersey 12U softball team’s hopes of reaching the Little League World Series were dashed last week after a controversial state championship game. The state championship between Toms River and Hanover Township was suspended due to lightning with Hanover leading 6-4. The game was stopped at the start of the sixth inning because of the weather, but tournament officials initially said the game would be played the next day.
Beyond the Byline: Farwell to the sage wisdom of Mike Cefalo
WILKES-BARRE — Whenever I called Attorney Mike Cefalo, whether it be regarding a legal case, or a political issue, he always took the call. Cefalo, who passed away Wednesday, July 17, at the age of 83, was always available to answer questions to clarify any story we were working on and he was never at a loss for words — the right words.
GREATER PITTSTON'S PAST: Capitano-Nash Motor Car Company
Ninety-eight years ago in June of 1926 the Capitano-Nash Motor Car Company showed off its new Broad Street garage in the former Strand Theater after a down-to-the-bones transformation of the building. The concrete, brick and steel building, reputed to be fireproof, was four floors and 28,000 square feet. The lower...
Multiple arrests after chase in Scranton
MOOSIC, Pa. — Three people were arrested on Friday afternoon in Lackawanna County. Scranton Police were called for a suspicious person attempting to make a bank transaction at the Community Bank on Davis Street around 2:50 p.m. Bank staff became suspicious after a man struggled to answer self-identification questions.
Inaugural NEPA Mimosa Fest kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A good time for a good cause on Sunday in Lackawanna County. Dozens came held at the Loft Event Space in Scranton Sunday afternoon for the inaugural NEPA Mimosa Fest. The sold-out celebration featured live music, basket raffles, and of course lots of bubbly adult beverages. A portion of proceeds […]
Structure fire damages building in Taylor
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A structure fire damaged a building in Taylor Saturday afternoon. According to the Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety, a call came in just before 1:00 p.m. for a reported structure fire on the 100 block of North Main Street. Officials say that the building houses several apartments. There have been […]
Active shooter drills can traumatize students, research shows
Within my first few weeks attending the University of Scranton, a police officer came to our recreation center to provide instructions on how to respond during a school shooting. This talk included videos and photos from real shootings, while also graphically describing the actions necessary to take during such an event. I found the talk to be disturbing and frightening as it instilled a strong sense of fear within me that this situation could actually take place during my time on campus.
Neighbors of Joe Biden's childhood home react to the President's decision
SCRANTON, Pa. — A plaque marks President Joe Biden's childhood home on North Washington Avenue in Scranton. A little piece of history Jim Wassmuth just so happened to miss when he moved in a few houses down in 2020. "The thing is, I didn't know was moving into the...
‘Agnes’ documentary to be screened at River Common on Sept. 12
WILKES-BARRE — “Agnes,” a critically-acclaimed documentary film that chronicles the Agnes Flood of 1972 and its impact on the Wyoming Valley, will be screened on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Millennium Circle at River Common in Wilkes-Barre. The screening was originally scheduled for June 21, but was...
Historic newspaper front pages: Biden's decision to drop out of race for president
Biden quits. Biden exits race. Biden bows out. These were just some of the headlines that appeared in giant type across newspaper front pages today (July 22) in Florida, in places like Scranton, Pennsylvania and around the word. In Scranton, the hometown of President Joe Biden, on page 1A of...
Dunmore Schools sued after sexually explicit film of student is passed around
SCRANTON - The parents of a student at Dunmore Middle School have sued the district after they say a sexually explicit video of him was allowed to be shared by students. A lawsuit was filed July 12 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania by parents on behalf of their minor son, JH, against the Dunmore School District and several individuals.
Luzerne County Council funding tour showcases new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck
In their latest American Rescue tour stop Monday, Luzerne County Council members checked out the new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck. Purchased with a $1.8 million American Rescue Plan Act allocation from the county, Tower 1 has a 100-foot ladder, which is 15 feet longer than the vehicle it is replacing, said Fire Chief Frank Guido.
Valor provides ‘happy place’ for veterans fishing at lake
It was a perfect day to enjoy fishing and the outdoors for our veterans. Valor’s fly fishing event was held for the first time Saturday at the Camp Trexler property, recently purchased by the Veteran’s Initiative, a private beneficiary, in cooperation with Valor. Two other fishing events are...
People in Scranton, Biden's hometown, comment on his exit from presidential race
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent's fitness for office. Read more here: http://apne.ws/08DmOv1. #biden #joebiden #pennsylvania. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress. This video may be available...
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