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Families frolick, hunt for Easter Eggs at playground
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids and families alike were frolicking around looking for eggs in an Easter Egg Hunt, this one at Saint Anthony's Playground in Dunmore. This is their ninth annual Egg Hunt, and there was no shortage of eggs to find. 2,000 eggs were hidden around for families to hunt and grab. [...]
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Family owned buisness helps firefighters with burgers
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a tasty way to support a local fire company: Burgers, chicken, and fries top the menu at the Smash Hut Fundraiser. The Smash Hut is a family-owned business, and this is the first event held with the new owners. Hungry folks lined up as early as 11:00 a.m. [...]
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1 dead after motorcycle crash, PSP say
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Pike County, Pennsylvania State Police say a driver is dead after a motorcycle crash. Authorities say a small truck was leaving a parking lot on State Route 6 in Palmyra Township when the motorcycle, traveling at high speeds, hit the truck. The person driving the motorcycle went airborne [...]
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Gas prices impact local delivery business
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Soaring gas prices are taking a toll on a local business. The dessert delivery service is forced to work around the cost of fuel with no end in sight. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes caught up with them Saturday for their Easter rush and explained what they are facing. Inside [...]
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Helicopter pilot reunites hiker with lost dog week after 180-foot fall
An emergency rescue helicopter airlifted Jessica Johnston out of the area March 24, but they were forced to leave without her border collie Molly.
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Trout season underway as families flock to local waterways
With fishing poles in hand, anglers in Wayne County looked to reel in a big one.
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Flash Flood Warning expires for central PA
(WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say parts of Pennsylvania were under a Flash Flood Warning Saturday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced at 8:10 p.m. that a Flash Flood Warning was issued for East Central Lycoming County and Southwestern Sullivan County until 11:15 p.m. Saturday night. The Flash Flood Warning has since expired. This comes after [...]
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
The search for a missing U.S. military pilot continued Saturday in a remote part of the Islamic Republic.
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Dunmore hosts annual egg hunt at Saint Anthony's Memorial Park
Around 2,000 eggs were spread across the park as children raced to get their share of the Easter candy.
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PNC Field trades baseballs for Easter Eggs
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones takes us to the first Champ's Free Easter Egg hunt hosted by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
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