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Exhibit displays first millennial saint in NEPA
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local church brought a piece of Catholic history to its parishioners. A weekend exhibit showcased the life's work of the first millennial saint. As 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains, it's all in an effort to strengthen the faith of worshippers. At Most Precious Blood Church in Hazleton, a [...]
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1 dead, 1 injured after early morning SR 405 crash
WEST CHILLISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a woman is dead and two others were injured after an early morning crash in Northumberland County. Early Friday morning, just before 5:30 a.m., troopers say the crash happened on State Route 405 at the intersection with Housels Run Road. State police say [...]
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Pentagon and FAA agree to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico
The newly announced testing was being carried out to “specifically address FAA safety concerns,” the military said Friday in a statement.
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Federal judge rules Trump administration's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal
Kari Lake, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, called the judge's decision "bogus" and said it will be appealed.
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Wilkes-Barre Jr. Penguins host hockey event to boost girls' involvement in the sport
The goal is to get more girls involved in the sport and eventually start a girls' league and a travel team.
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'Highway hero': Texas man helps save unconscious driver on highway
A Texas man is celebrated as a "highway hero" for safely stopping a driver suffering a medical episode on a busy highway.
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Pittston City St. Patrick's Parade takes over the city's South Main Street
In its 13th year, the Pittston City St. Patrick's Parade fills the city's South Main Street with a sea of green.
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Luzerne County veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
Joe Swiontek of Wilkes-Barre, born in 1924, served in World War II and the Korean War.
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Restaurants compete at the 8th annual Mac and Cheese Festival
Newswatch 16's own Nikki Krize, Emily Kress, and Mackenzie Aucker were judges at the Mac and Cheese Festival.
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Corey Parker, 'Friday the 13th' and 'Flying Blind' actor, dies at 60
Other credits include "Biloxi Blues," "Thirtysomething," "Love Boat: The Next Wave," and "Blue Skies," among many others according to IMDb.
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