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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — The cafeteria at Shenandoah Valley High School transformed into a commercial set on Friday, giving middle school students from the area a chance to be a star. "At first, I really didn't want to do it. And then I started to enjoy it as I...

WYOMING COUNTY, Pa. — High school students gathered around as they learned how to bottle feed a baby goat at the Brown Hill Farm in Wyoming County. The activity is part of a program put on by the Northern Tier Industry and Education Consortium (NTIEC). "We decided to bring...

SCRANTON, Pa. — It's a first-of-its-kind Dunkin for the Scranton area. The new next-generation drive-thru-only Dunkin opened Thursday morning along South Washington Avenue. Some of the first 100 people in line this morning received free coffee for a year. Dunkin also contributed $1,000 to St. Josephs's Center during the...

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It was a day dedicated to healthy eating for kids in Wilkes-Barre — Child Nutrition Day. For families, it's not just about eating but about education. "We know that to instill the importance of healthy eating, nutrition, physical activity. This is the time to do it so they are set up for success," said Brittany Shoemaker, director of Luzerne County Head Start.

SCRANTON, Pa. — Joe Snedeker is preparing to take to the open road for Go Joe 25. But before he does, families in Scranton came out Tuesday night to support his annual ride. The Saint Joseph's Center Summer Solstice Celebration and Family Fun Night was held at McDade Park.

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — A lot of people are likely going through old albums this week. Memories of the Agnes flood come rushing back. Jon Meyer's mother-in-law's photos show the Puchalsky family home in Swoyersville wrecked by the high waters. Two photos of her stood out, one leaning against the...

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Frank Amendolare of Barrett Township, looks at the Delaware River, remembering the moment he realized something was wrong while fishing the river with his son. "We were watching the sun go down and he just he looks at me and he says dad this is...

OLYPHANT, Pa. — It was all about celebrating artists of all ages in Lackawanna County. A reception was held to say "thank you" to the 21 artists who provided their skills to Queen City Chairs was held in Olyphant. Artists used their creative expression to design Adirondack chairs that...

SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Farrah and Levi have been living at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter for quite some time, since December 2020. Rescue workers think they get overlooked because they are a bit timid, but they just adore these two and are hopeful they will find the perfect forever home.

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Sydni Smith from East Stroudsburg High School South always knew she wanted to go to college. She just didn't know which one. "There was no school I was dead set on. I just liked to have options and see them," Smith said. When it was...

NANTICOKE, Pa. — What is it about a flight of stairs that has close to 100 community college alumni returning to their old stomping grounds just to have one last go at them?. We'll let 1990 grad Nancy Burkland explain. "It's memories, memories that we're always going to have....

ST CLAIR, Pa. — The renovations at Vito's Coal Fired in St. Clair is almost complete. But now, the owner, Vito Valenti, will have to wait until September to have everything he ordered. And it's not just new plates and decorations. He says he's finding it difficult to get...

SCRANTON, Pa. — There are now extra security measures at a high school after a deadly stabbing just steps away. One young man is dead, and three teenagers are charged as adults. The deadly stabbing happened just across the road from Scranton High School. The Lackawanna County district attorney's...

SCRANTON, Pa. — City and county officials gathered inside the Scranton Fire headquarters on Mulberry Street to announce the city's new Public Protection Classification (PPC) program. An independent analytics company scored Scranton's fire prevention based on the operations of the fire department, the water supply, infrastructure, and 911 communications.

PITTSTON, Pa. — Low-lying areas along the Susquehanna saw some of the highest flood waters during Hurricane Agnes in 1972. While many remember the damage in Wilkes-Barre, a community miles north experienced significant flooding as well. "You'd never saw anything like it in your life," said 91-year-old John Williams...

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On June 22, 1972, hundreds in the Wyoming Valley were told to get out of their homes and move to higher ground. Police officers and members of the fire department went door to door in Plymouth, telling everyone inside to get out before the Susquehanna River would pour over its banks.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Jennifer Hower has owned Shearlogix in Schuylkill Haven for almost four years. She says this is the most expensive it's ever been to operate a salon. The everyday products her salon uses are not only pricier, they're harder to find. "Now, it's difficult to order...

POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Families in Schuylkill County were able to check out emergency equipment up close Monday night. It's all part of Pottsville's Public Safety Night Out at Martz hall. Kids were able to meet members of the fire department, water rescue and dive team, police, and EMS workers.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The pool at Lackawanna State Park is closed for the 2022 season, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources page. Officials say they can't find enough lifeguards to keep swimmers safe and will continue to work on hiring lifeguards for next season.

DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. — Women's Resources of Monroe County in Delaware Water Gap has been helping domestic and sexual violence victims and survivors for over 40 years. Now that the United States Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, those at the center expect the ruling will impact the women they serve.