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Rayna's Community Calendar February 10th-February 12th!
(WOLF) — Before you gear up to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday on FOX56, be sure to check out some of these local events happening right here in your community!. Friday kicks off the annual Columbia-Montour Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Trail! Stop by a participating winery for a free ticket and enjoy a special wine and chocolate feature all week long at various locations. Find out more at ITourColumbiaMontour.com.
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Emergency shelters open early for cold weather
(WOLF) — Due to the extremely cold temperatures on Friday and Saturday, three emergency shelters adjusted their schedules to meet the needs of the community. Those shelters are Divine Providence in Hazelton, Mother Teresa's Haven Shelter in Wilkes-Barre, and Saint Anthony's Haven Shelter in Scranton. Each one opened one...
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"Unfathomably extensive" damage to Christian statue in Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO, (WOLF) — A statue belonging to IHM Sisters was found vandalized on Monday. The statue has been a prominent piece of artwork and a Christian symbol to many Dunmore residents for decades. Dunmore Borough Police say the damage is "unfathomably extensive" and will be difficult to...
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Keystone Mission's Pathfinder Program providing homeless with training, other services
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO, (WOLF) — Keystone Mission's Pathfinder Program, which launched back in November, provides vocational training for homeless men and women throughout NEPA. Officials at the Keystone Mission say they work on crafting their existing skills while also allowing them to learn new ones at the same time...
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NEPA native takes home Grammy
KINGSTON, LUZERNE CO, (WOLF) — A man with local ties won a Grammy at the 65th Annual Grammy Award Show last night. Matt Rogers, a Kingston Native, won a Grammy for Best Country song, "Till You Can't," which is performed by country singer Cody Johnson. The other songs nominated...
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Commonwealth University to test emergency sirens Wednesday
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA CO, (WOLF) — Commonwealth University will test its emergency notification system on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 9:45 AM. Faculty, staff, and students will receive test text messages and emails. On the Bloomsburg campus, sirens that are part of the emergency notification system will also sound. The sirens...
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Two firefighters hurt in house fire
TOBYHANNA, MONROE CO, (WOLF) — Two firefighters with the Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company suffered minor injuries after being caught in a partial roof collapse while fighting a house fire in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County Saturday afternoon. We're told firefighters responded to the home in the 100-block of State...
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Property owner shoots man during burglary attempt
PORT CARBON, SCHUYLKILL CO, (WOLF) — A property owner shot a man allegedly found in the midst of a burglary overnight in Port Carbon. According to State Police, the incident happened just before 2 AM on Tuesday in the 200 block of 2nd Street. Officials say the homeowner found...
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3 Special Elections set to determine control of PA House
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Three Special Elections are set to take place today in western Pennsylvania and the results are expected to have a major impact on how the state government will look over the next two years. CBS 21's Joel D. Smith has the latest.
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Luzerne County Manager Search is Underway
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The three-member committee met tonight to discuss plans for a search process and to create a timeline of when they expect to hire. “Thank you for stepping up, and thank you for putting yourselves out and doing the time that is necessary” says County Councilman Tim McGinley.
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FBI offers reward for information about woman missing for 12 years
TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO, (WOLF) — Today FBI Pittsburgh, the Pennsylvania State Police, and West Virginia State Police announced a new initiative in the search for a woman last seen twelve years ago. Maria Miller was last seen at the Dandy Mini Mart, located on Route 6 in Wysox on...
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The Secretary of the Army visits Scranton Army Ammunition plant
LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WOLF) — The Secretary of the Army paying a visit to Lackawanna County today, making a stop at the Scranton Army Ammunition plant. Secretary Christine Wormuth, along with Senator Bob Casey, toured the facility to support warfighter and nationwide development efforts. The Scranton Army Ammunition plant welcomed the...
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