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Newark TSA stops East Stroudsburg man with turtle concealed in his pants
On Friday, a man from East Stroudsburg was caught by the TSA at Newark Liberty International Airport with a turtle in his pants.
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Man dead after crash in Columbia County
David Fuller of Nescopeck died after a crash in Columbia County on Friday morning.
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Geisinger nurses authorize second strike
(WBRE/WYOU) — Geisinger nurses continue to show frustration after they took the picket lines in February, threatening a second strike. Nurses have continued to negotiate with Geisinger management about staffing shortages and pay. The union, SEIU, says after weeks of additional negotiations, management still isn't willing to budge. Police use Flock Safety system to arrest two suspects...
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82-year-old woman reaching new heights in PA skies
FACTORYVILLE, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local borough council president has reached new heights. Soaring through the Pennsylvania skies at 80 years old, faith and community are what keep this woman grounded. Meet this week's Remarkable Woman. "They always said I was a daredevil anyway," 82-year-old Gerrie Carey said. 82-year-old Gerrie Carey jumped, quite literally, at the opportunity...
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House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate
In the Senate, Republicans will need support from at least eight Democrats to get the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk.
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Boy, 13, dies in Lackawanna County ATV wreck
A teen is dead after an SUV and ATV collided Monday night in Carbondale Township.
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ATV experts remind riders of risk, share tips to ride safely
CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Following a fatal crash, ATV experts are reminding people about the risks of riding and sharing tips on how to stay safe. Experts say it's important to make sure you are operating an age-appropriate ATV and that you are riding on the right terrain. Lance Mirkin is the owner of Pocono Motorsports in Monroe County and Hamlin Motorsports in...
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Panther Valley pride over state title
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress stopped by Panther Valley High School to catch up with Brenda Banks after she brought home her third consecutive PIAA championship.
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Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down
The Trump administration had already been whittling the agency’s staff, though buyout offers and the termination of probationary employees.
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Threats made to Schuylkill County high school
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Parents and students in a local school district had quite the scare on Tuesday. A threatening call was made to the district's high school, leading to a lockdown and a heavy police presence for much of the day. Police responded to Tamaqua Area High School around 12:30 p.m. after being alerted of a threat, which was made over the phone to the building's...
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