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Two-vehicle crash in Madison Township injures 2
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in southeastern Franklin County Sunday afternoon, according to the Madison Township Fire Department. Fire officials said the crash happened just after 12:15 pm. in the area of Ebright Road and Blair Ave in Madison Township, located just north of Groveport.
Scranton Premier Mart opens
SCRANTON, Pa. — A new spot in the Electric City opened on Saturday to grab some cultural cuisine. Scranton Premiere Mart on Pittston Avenue held its grand opening. The Bhutanese market opened thanks to a $100,000 grant from the city's American Rescue Plan Act. In addition to groceries, there's...
Look Back: Victim of 1931 murder lived in Carlisle Street ‘house of horrors’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A baker who was fatally stabbed with an ice pick by a co-worker in 1931 resided at the same Carlisle Street, Wilkes-Barre, residence dubbed ‘house of horrors.’. George H. Bellas, 24, had a two-block walk from his home at 142...
Police looking to ID man in hotel TVs theft
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Dickson City Police Department needs help identifying a suspect after a theft at Home 2 Suites in Dickson City. Police say the man pictured below walked out of Home 2 Suites with their TVs. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dickson City Police Department at 570-489-3231.
Alleged jailhouse confession in Baron murder may be used at trial
OLD FORGE, Pa. — The alleged murder confession a Lackawanna County man gave to his cellmate at the jail can be presented to a jury when it convenes next month to hear his case and decide his fate. Judge Terrence Nealon this week ruled Justin Schuback’s former cellmate was...
Crews making emergency repairs on water main break in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water says crews are working to repair a water main break in Plains Township. At about 4:00 p.m., Pennsylvania American Water announced on Sunday crews are working to make emergency repairs to a water main break. The break happened at around...
Bingo fundraiser benefits nonprofit pet organization
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local organization that helps pets in distress is getting a big helping hand. A huge crowd turned out Sunday afternoon for a Designer Purse Bingo Fundraiser benefiting Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care and Rescue for Domestic Animals. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller had...
Strike averted as 940 healthcare workers ratify new contracts
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Exactly a week before a planned Nurses Week strike, 940 frontline healthcare workers at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton have ratified three-year contracts. They say the contracts represent major steps forward in protecting and retaining seasoned caregivers. NEPANA is made up of...
Man allegedly stashes gun in public area
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested one man for allegedly stashing a firearm in a public area to avoid detection. Officials said that during the week of April 15, 2024 investigators were made aware that 46-year-old Jamie Ide from Exeter was stashing a gun in a public area to avoid […]
Police: woman hits farmers market stand near Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash caused a mess at a farmers market near Wilkes-Barre on Friday afternoon. Witnesses tell Newswatch 16 that two women got into an argument in the parking lot of the Wyoming Valley Mall. One woman, whose identity has not been revealed, then got in her car, jumped over two curbs, rammed through two tents of vegetables, and hit a car.
Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The annual Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival is underway this weekend at Kirby Park. Newswatch 16 stopped by on Saturday morning to check out the festivities. The event did wrap up for the night but continues again on Sunday at 11 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m.
The Blue Shutters
MOSCOW, Pa. — THIS IS A PAID SEGMENT SPONSORED BY THE BLUE SHUTTERS. Home & Backyard visited The Blue Shutters for an amazing fine dining experience with a tradition of exceptional cuisine for nearly 100 years. Chef Seamus Nealon prepared Chicken Casalinga. Chef sautéed chicken breast, added roasted heirloom...
Big adoption event at the Coccia Ford dealership
PA live! (WBRE/WYOU) — PA live! Rachel Malak recently took a quick trip to Clarks Summit with our friends from Coccia Ford. We’re gearing up for Saturday’s big adoption event at the dealership, so we wanted to pop by “Griffin Pond Animal Shelter” and why not take a Bronco!
Community comes together to raise money for autism
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens were out in Luzerne County to raise money and awareness for autism. Graham Academy hosted “Light it Up Blue”, a community celebration on the square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. A 5k in the morning kicked off the event with entertainment filling Public Square afterwards. There were dozens of food and […]
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