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Hazleton school kitchen passes inspection
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is learning more after a rodent infestation at a local school caused concerns. The problem surfaced last week at West Hazleton Elementary-Middle School. Evidence of rodents and insects was found in dry storage and food prep areas. Rodent infestation shuts down school kitchen Today, Hazleton Area School Superintendent Dr....
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Easter food and basket distributions benefit at-need citizens
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An Easter tradition of giving returned to Scranton, bringing smiles, hope, and full bags to thousands of families in Lackawanna County. The annual Easter food and basket distribution, hosted by Friends of the Poor, took over the outside of the Scranton Cultural Center, welcoming everyone who came. "This is a really important event to us because it'...
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Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an 'alarming rate'
His call comes the day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new findings that an estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism.
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Live burn trains next generation of first responders
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shows us the action of a live burn training that will get high school students one step closer to becoming state certified.
WNEP Wed, Apr 16 [totalcount]
New details revealed in arson attack on Governor's Residence
Court officials in Dauphin County released search warrants on Wednesday related to the arson investigation at the Governor's Residence.
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NEPA residents encouraged to turn in expired medicine
(WBRE/WYOU) — Many people don't give them a second thought, but leftover medications in your bathroom cabinets could be harmful or even deadly. While it's important not to leave medications hanging around, it's not as simple as throwing them out or down the toilet, where they can end up in the water supply. Pa. doctor convicted for allegedly giving patients illegal drug ‘goody bags...
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Gayle King speaks out about Blue Origin spaceflight backlash
The morning show anchor joined an all-female crew, which included pop star Katy Perry and Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez, in a 10-minute spaceflight.
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Montour County floral shop busy as customers continue to hop in during Easter week
One florist in Montour County has you covered if you need to place a last-minute order.
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Strong winds rip roof off of Kingdom Kidz in Watsontown
Repairs are needed at a business in Watsontown after storms accompanied by strong winds blew the roof off the place.
WNEP Wed, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Olyphant police poised for expansion thanks to state grant boost
The Olyphant Borough Police Department will expand this summer thanks to a state grant, addressing security and safety concerns.
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