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Abington Heights High School Mock Trial Team wins National Championship
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Members of a mock trial team in Lackawanna County came home as National Champions!. Abington Heights High School Mock Trial Team traveled to Delaware to compete in the three-day National Championship on Thursday. On Saturday, after competing against 48 states, the team emerged victorious.
Bam! Power of comic lovers benefits cat rescue in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — "Free Comic Book Day" was in full force at a shop in Luzerne County. Rubber Mallet Comics along Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston gave out specially printed comics for free. The store also hosted pictures with Darth Vader. Money raised goes to help cats in...
Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center opens new parking garage
William Smith, U.S. Army veteran and Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center volunteer, cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the VA’s new $15 million parking garage. Roman Baran was chosen to be the first veteran patient to drive in and park in the new garage.
Fire at Golden Star Chinese restaurant shuts down portion of North River Street Sunday afternoon
WILKES-BARRE — Golden Star Chinese restaurant on North River Street is expected to be closed for at least few days following a late afternoon fire Sunday that damaged part of the building’s roof. The restaurant was open at the time, but everyone got out safely and no injuries...
West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A flowery festival kicked off on Saturday in Luzerne County. A parade through West Pittston was part of that borough's annual "Cherry Blossom Festival." It's a weekend of food, fun and music, with the cherry blossom as the star of the show. The party along...
Celebrating Easter on the Julian Calendar
SCRANTON, Pa. — Some Christians celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ in Scranton. Sunday marked Easter for those who follow the Julian Calendar. Newswatch 16 stopped by Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church in Scranton Sunday morning, where pews were filled for the holiday mass. After the mass...
DUI checkpoint set in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton police announced DUI checkpoints are set Thursday in the Electric City. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Thursday, May 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., a DUI enforcement is placed in the area of the Green Rdige section. Officers would like to remind drivers, “buzzed driving is […]
Kentucky Derby gala in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA hosted its 5th annual Kentucky Derby gala. It was at the Westmoreland Club on S. Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. There was plenty of dancing and music. People could even meet and take photos with Sawyer the horse. Money raised here...
Jurors are being selected ahead of the Schuback trial
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The family of Robert Baron Sr. and the Old Forge community continue to await closure on the seven-year homicide case, but in just two days jury selection for the trial is set to begin. Monday will mark the start of a process many have been waiting for years and one Old […]
Man charged with burglary of University of Scranton students
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is accused of multiple burglaries of University of Scranton students who live off-campus. According to Scranton police, early in the morning on Sunday, February 11, officers received several reports of burglaries and thefts in the 400 block of Clay Avenue that occurred as off-campus students from the University […]
Home & Backyard's Spring Fever: Jerry's For All Season's
DUNMORE, Pa. — This is a paid segment sponsored by Jerry's For All Seasons. Home and Backyard has "Spring Fever!" We stop by Jerry's For All Season's where you can find an amazing plant selection. Their greenhouses are packed with robust blooming annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees! Their famous hanging baskets are ready for Mother's Day.
Electric City Trolley Museum celebrates 'Star Wars Day'
SCRANTON, Pa. — Saturday is May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, and folks in Scranton got to enjoy all kinds of fun. The Electric City Trolley Museum celebrated with trolley rides, balloon art, caricatures, and many other activities. People could meet their favorite Star Wars characters and...
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