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Where left hooks meet life lessons
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A boxing gym in Lackawanna County reopened Friday after state funding allowed them to make some much needed upgrades. The gym gives kids an opportunity to break into the sport for free- aiming to teach discipline, confidence, and keep kids off the streets. For more than 30 years, the Irish [...]
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First Friday of Lent in Old Forge
Pizza is a favorite food for folks observing Lent, which is why the pizza capital of the world sees a lot of customers this time of year.
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Barry Manilow postpones more shows, says his lungs 'aren't ready yet'
The legendary singer is healing from surgery to remove a "cancerous spot" on his left lung.
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Lenten fish fry benefits fire company in Lansford
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares how a traditional Lenten fish fry is helping a fire company in Carbon County.
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16 To The Rescue: Noelle
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a mixed-breed puppy who has too much energy to be in a kennel most of her days.
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Death investigation underway in Plains Township
The county coroner, PSP, and Plains Township Police are at a death investigation along North Main Street on Friday evening.
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DPW workers honored for putting out house fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three Department of Public Works employees were honored Friday in Scranton for their bravery and quick actions at a house fire. While on their recycling route through the city's west side, the driver noticed smoke at a home on Hampton Street, just after 6:00 a.m. All three jumped out of [...]
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Bridge reopened at Fern Knoll Cemetery after months of repairs
After almost a year of closure, the only car access to Fern Knoll Cemetery in Dallas reopened on Friday.
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Homicide charges bound to...
SUNBURY — Accused murderer Denarii Springs will head to trial on charges he shot and killed a 20-year-old Sunbury man in August 2024.
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Sunbury Municipal Authority water...
SUNBURY — The Sunbury Municipal Authority board is discussing long-term capital projects and how to pay for them, which could include another rate increase for residents on the system — possibly before 2027.
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