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Local grocery store raises money to fight hunger
BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local grocery store is making a big difference in combating hunger. Shoprite of Brodheadsville helped raise more than $54,000 in September for Hunger Action Month to help fight hunger in our region. On Tuesday, the community gathered for the reveal of a special edition Cheerios boxes featuring local ShopRite [...]
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New wellness business opens in East Stroudsburg
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new wellness business is now open in the Poconos with a focus on making self-care simple and accessible. The Pocono Chamber of Commerce helped welcome Wellness City to East Stroudsburg on Tuesday with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Community members and local leaders stopped by the new [...]
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March Madness set to expand to 76 teams: Report
The NCAA is in final steps to expand both the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, ESPN reported Tuesday.
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Officials break ground for new bus depot
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major investment in public transportation is now underway in Monroe County. Officials are breaking ground on a multi-million dollar expansion aimed at improving service and reliability for riders across the county. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens spoke with officials and bus operators on Tuesday about what this means for [...]
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Memorial honors fallen PennDOT workers
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a solemn reminder to slow down and pay attention in work zones on the road: A memorial service on Tuesday in Dunmore brought together Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) leaders and union members to honor road and public works employees who never made it home from the job. PennDOT [...]
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1 injured after fire destroys home
TOWER CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New information has been released after a fire hurt one person and destroyed their home in Schuylkill County. Crews were called to East Colliery Avenue in Tower City on Monday afternoon, where they found heavy fire at the front of a home. Three people escaped, with one taken to [...]
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Healthwatch 16: Melanoma
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with a doctor at UPMC about melanoma and the importance of skin checks.
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Stuart Tank Museum discusses what's next for the M37 Howitzer Motor Carriage and the building
A rare M37 howitzer motor carriage has returned to Berwick, where it was originally made. Newswatch 16's Justin Gick went to find out what's in the destroyer.
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ShopRite in the Poconos recognized for fundraising efforts combating food insecurity
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares how fundraising efforts at Kinsley's Shoprite are highlighting the employees while also supporting food pantries.
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Bridal stores require waivers as GLP-1 drugs prompt rapid weight loss
Brides may now have to sign legal waivers in bridal stores for their wedding dresses due to rapid weight loss from GLP-1 drugs.
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