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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 2:00 p.m. on Route 315 between […]
Church in Wilkes-Barre celebrates 125 years
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A church in Wilkes-Barre is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Members of the congregation of Saint Aloysius Church came to service on West Division Street in Wilkes-Barre for a special anniversary mass. Bishop of Scranton Joseph Bambera led the mass. Parishioners tell Newswatch 16 many of them...
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 […]
Working up appetite for food trucks in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Food trucks are a quick and convenient way to get a bite. They’ve become a major player in the fast food game. While some folks are big fans of the thriving industry, others are calling certain aspects of it into question. Food trucks have been seen all across our area […]
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.
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...
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...
Gala benefits Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Saturday night marked the 8th annual gala for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. The center serves victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, drug endangerment, human trafficking, and other crimes. Law enforcement works with the center as it provides a comforting atmosphere where children undergo forensic interviews and medical examinations following the discovery of a crime.
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...
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