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Wilkes-Barre Woman dedicates life to early childhood education
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families throughout NEPA strive to give their children the best possible future, which starts at a young age. A Luzerne County woman has spent the last two decades dedicating her life to early childhood education and, in return, creating a stronger community. During story time in Mrs. Anstett's pre-kindergarten classroom, children are encouraged...
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White House looking to sell federal buildings
The Trump Administration wants to sell hundreds of federal properties throughout the USA, including some in Luzerne County.
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Prom dress drive gets new name to honor Hazleton woman
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An area prom dress drive has a new name in memory of a local woman who dedicated her life to helping students. Stacy Marino-Walton from Hazleton tragically lost her life in 2012 to a domestic event with her husband, whose life was also lost that day. "Beautiful person, kind, caring, fun," Melissa Marino, Stacy's sister, said. "She was fun; she was...
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Tourism booming in Lackawanna County
Newswatch 16's Jack Culkin spoke with experts on how the industry is seeing record-breaking growth.
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Popular restaurant chain announces plans to close of dozens of locations
Red Robin plans to close 10 to 15 underperforming locations in 2025 as part of a larger strategy to shut down struggling restaurants over the next few years.
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Trump wants to use the 'God Squad' to increase logging, but it must follow strict rules
Trump wants to increase logging in national forests and on public lands, including by bypassing endangered species protections.
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Trump’s education chief Linda McMahon rallies staff for department's ‘final mission’
McMahon is working to fulfill the Trump administration's goal of slashing the Education Department and return its power to the states.
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28/22 News crew read to children in second day of Read Across America Week
(WBRE/WYOU) — It's that time of year when the 28/22 News team heads to area classrooms as part of Read Across America Week. Anchor Tom Williams stopped by Mrs. Greeley's second-grade class at Dodsen Elementary at Mackin in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday morning. He read one of his favorites, Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. The kids in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District were good listeners and...
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Fat Tuesday tradition draws Luzerne County locals to Sanitary Bakery
Paczki, Fasnacht, cakes, and other pastries were sought after at a bakery in Nanticoke.
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Students 'Hacking the Power of Language' at University of Scranton event
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Bridging gaps between cultures with words: That's the focus of the Second Annual World Languages Day at the University of Scranton on Tuesday. Over one hundred students from six local high schools immersed themselves in a linguistic journey, proving that human interaction is the key to mastering a new language. On Tuesday morning, the halls of the...
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