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Montour County nearing final decision...
DANVILLE — The Montour County Board of Commissioners at their Tuesday meeting approved a notice of their intent to adopt a data center ordinance at their April 14 meeting, following months of back-and-forth about a potential center in the county.
Danville's Hess Loop Trail recognized as the nation's oldest rail-to-trail
Discover the rich history of the J. Manley Robbins Trail in Danville, now recognized as America's oldest rail-to-trail.
Restaurants compete at the 8th annual Mac and Cheese Festival
Newswatch 16's own Nikki Krize, Emily Kress, and Mackenzie Aucker were judges at the Mac and Cheese Festival.
Montour County law agencies holding...
DANVILLE — Montour County law enforcement agencies are holding a semi-formal ball and a 5K on March 28.
AGAPE prepares for March clothing giveaway while expanding programs to include 'Bare Necessities' initiative
Many of us are fortunate to have access to clothing and everyday essential items, but not everyone is so lucky. That's where a nonprofit in Bloomsburg comes in.
Police investigating garage fire in Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An early morning fire has left extensive damage to a home and garage in Columbia County. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has the latest on what we know about the fire. Bloomsburg Police are investigating what sparked a garage fire overnight on West Main Street. Crews arrived just after 1:30 a.m. [...]
'Do not eat' advisory has been issued for several fish species in Columbia County
A 'do not eat' advisory was put in place for fish in Columbia County's Briar Creek until further notice.
Home destroyed after fire, PSP fire marshal investigating
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Berwick home was left in ruins after a third-alarm fire Saturday afternoon. According to Columbia County officials, crews were called to the 600 block of Bissetts Lane in Berwick just after 4:15 p.m. Saturday for a reported residential structure fire. Espy Fire Company and the Limeridge Township [...]
Community Giving Foundations to benefit from updated heirless estate law in PA
A change to a state law ends a decades-old practice that gave any Pennsylvanian's estate without family or a will, entirely to the state.
Southern Columbia High School to increase credit requirement beginning next school year
A school district in Columbia County is making some changes to its high school curriculum set to take effect next school year.
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Baltimore police officer wounded, gunman killed during midday burglary call
BALTIMORE (AP) — A police officer responding to a burglary call in Baltimore was shot in the leg Tuesday by a...
Luzerne County public defender Al Flora Jr. dies
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Former Chief Public Defender of Luzerne County Al Flora Jr., known for several high-...
Read Across America celebrations continue with 28/22 News
(WBRE/WYOU) — It was another busy day on the Read Across America circuit for the 28/22 news team. Anchor Julie...
Community speaks on 'Protect our neighbors ordinance'
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Tensions surrounding United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (...
Newswatch 16 Team takes part in 'Read Across America'
Newswatch 16 is celebrating books and literacy with 'Read Across America' throughout our area.
Longer growing season means more pollen — and more misery
Warming temperatures are intensifying allergy seasons.
Victim identified after deadly fire in Wilkes-Barre
Officials say that a 63-year-old man is dead after a fire at a home along Columbus Ave in Wilkes-Barre. A dog and...
Montour County law agencies holding...
DANVILLE — Montour County law enforcement agencies are holding a semi-formal ball and a 5K on March 28.
Restaurants compete at the 8th annual Mac and Cheese Festival
Newswatch 16's own Nikki Krize, Emily Kress, and Mackenzie Aucker were judges at the Mac and Cheese Festival.
Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon
The U.S. estimates Iran has launched more than 500 ballistic missiles and 2,000 drones so far during the conflict.