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Millmont man pleads guilty after...
MIFFLINBURG — A Millmont man accused of illegally filming sexual acts with a 16-year-old girl pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of invasion of privacy in Union County Court.On Friday, Clayton Earl Miller, 23, of State Route 225, Millmont, entered the plea in front of Union County Judge Michael Piecuch. The incident occurred between October and December 2022 in Hartley Township.If the judge...
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‘Wicked’ actor and disability...
LEWISBURG — Actress and disability advocate Marissa Bode will appear at Bucknell University’s annual student lectureship on April 20 in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts.Bode made her feature film debut while becoming the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose Thropp in the film adaptations of the musical "Wicked" (2024) and its sequel "Wicked: For Good" (2025). Bode will participate in a...
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Mifflinburg mother pleads guilty to...
LEWISBURG — A Mifflinburg mother accused of sharing her medical marijuana vape pen with her “very hyper and high-strung” 15-year-old son pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count in Union County Court.On Friday, Melissa Ann Wagner, 40, of North Eighth Street, Mifflinburg, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver in front of Union County Judge Michael...
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'Baubles and Blooms' returns to Pottsville, celebrating women-owned businesses
Over 25 women-owned small businesses were brought together for a day of shopping.
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Miner ingenuity on display at the Anthracite Heritage Museum in Scranton
Mine Rescue Day at the Anthracite Heritage Museum lets folks step into the boots of a mine rescuer to see how they responded to danger and disasters.
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Wolfpack Robotics Team hosts Robo Rally
Robo Rally featured student-built robots, live demonstrations, and interactive activities.
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Hazleton community protests ICE partnership
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker spoke with people in Hazleton who are voicing their concerns over the new partnership.
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Robots take over gym as students get hands-on experience
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are getting hands-on experience with technology in a unique way: A robotics event is bringing schools together to compete, learn, and explore future careers in STEM. Robots are taking over a high school gym in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. The Wolfpack Robotics Club hosted an event featuring [...]
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Scranton Trolley Excursions starts season
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Electric City got its name because it was the first in the nation to have electric-powered streetcars, and now it's that time of the year when you can ride one yourself. The Scranton Trolley Excursions started up this week for the season, and it's their first weekend of operation. [...]
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Teens train together to achieve dreams
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A pair of teens is working to accomplish a running dream together, but they need help to do so: With the right equipment, they can cross the finish line. The teens spoke about their journey as they trained Saturday afternoon.  The pair has been friends since a very young age, [...]
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