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Proposed PPL project receiving major pushback
SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— There's controversy over a proposed project from PPL. Those against the project say it would negatively impact home and landowners. 28/22's Joe Mason was in Sugarloaf Township to learn more. Residents are still voicing their concerns over a proposed PPL power line project. Back in April, we reported PPL's plans to build a 12-mile-long...
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Intermittent 911 issue reported across Pennsylvania
The public is encouraged to call their local emergency departments as officials address the system experiencing intermittent issues.
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Honoring a founding musician in Hazleton
Hazleton leaders opened up a new road in the city and named it after an important figure in the city's performing arts scene.
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Blighted property in limbo as neighbors raise concern
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Blight is nothing new in our area, but one property in a Luzerne County neighborhood is causing some serious issues, and resolving them is now at a standstill. Hidden behind trees, branches, and vines sits an abandoned property on Honey Pot Street in Nanticoke. The neighbors, forced to watch as it gets worse, say they have tried multiple times to get...
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Local veteran teaching people how to survive at sea
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— On this week's Veterans Voices, we meet a Navy rescue swimmer from Luzerne County who teaches military members how to survive life-or-death scenarios at sea. And surviving extreme conditions at sea is something this veteran knows first hand. Crestwood High graduate Bill Gibson is an elite rescue swimmer. The retired Navy veteran is so good, he teaches the...
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Susquehanna County grapples with storm's aftermath
After a devastating storm, the Red Cross and local agencies rush to provide much-needed relief to Susquehanna County residents.
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Children keeping their minds sharp through summer library program
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by a library in Montoursville as the children got to learn about reptiles.
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Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville prepare to celebrate 50 years of their summer festival
A group of nuns is getting ready for an annual summer festival in Montour County.
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A powerful piece of the past roars back to life at Steamtown
The iconic Nickel Plate 190 locomotive makes its triumphant return to the tracks, captivating rail fans at Steamtown National Historic Site.
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Police investigating theft of 12 chickens
FISHING CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after 12 chickens were stole from a coop on July 5. According to the release, troopers say that they were called to Ridge Road for a report of a theft of chickens. Officials say that after investigation, it was determined that between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., three Hispanic men wearing ski...
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