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Beloved employee marks her last day on the job
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A beloved employee at a department store in Luzerne County called it a career after more than 50 years. She spent her last day on the job surrounded by the friends she made along the way who became family. Elizabeth Lovecchio dedicated 56 years of her life to working at [...]
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71st annual Special Needs Fishing Derby held in Carbon County
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress stopped by Jim Thorpe, where hundreds of special needs students spent their day doing a little trout fishing.
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SNAP benefits stolen as Luzerne County residents grapple with food insecurity
People across Luzerne County are finding their SNAP benefits wiped clean as the state says thieves are continuing to target recipients across the country.
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Blood drive held in Hazleton in honor of woman who died of cancer
The event was held at the Holy Rosary Church in memory of Abby Piskel Valentine, who passed away in 2023.
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Man found dead in pond while weed whacking, coroner says
MUNCY CREEK TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was found dead Thursday afternoon in the pond on his property, according to the Lycoming County Coroner. Coroner Charles Kiessling Jr. says James L. Frey, 77, of Muncy Creek Township was found face down in the pond of his Musser Lane property around 5:00 p.m. Frey [...]
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Nonprofit organizes 'Bread Basket Bolt' race to help feed those in need
The Bread Basket Bolt will be Saturday, May 16th, at 9 a.m.
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Volunteers put finishing touches on newly expanded playground at Panther Valley Elementary
The new addition doubles the playground space for students.
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Food pantry in Schuylkill County seeks Spanish-speaking volunteers
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quinones shares how volunteers are making sure community members feel welcomed and understood during their time of need.
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These are the most popular baby names for 2025
The Social Security Administration released its annual baby name rankings, revealing a seventh consecutive year atop the charts for the same duo.
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You could get paid $50K to watch every World Cup game. Here's how to apply
Are you the ultimate soccer fan? FOX may have the job for you.
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