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BARNESVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's top of mind for many Americans: Tariffs. On Tuesday, Congressman Dan Meuser spoke to business leaders in Schuylkill County about President Trump's tariff policies.

As the trade landscape under the Trump administration continues to change, some tariff plans have been paused while others remain in place.

Congressman Meuser recognized that while the tariffs have impacted the markets and area industries, he believes that in the end, President Trump's plans will benefit the US.

Brad Wydra establishes an organic community garden in Mt. Carmel with donated support, aiming to attract visitors and showcase budget-friendly agriculture.

30 hens are missing from a country store in Union County.

Nearly one-third of the company's stores are on the list to close.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of young students is teaming up with community volunteers to bring a splash of color to downtown Scranton. It's all part of a citywide beautification effort that kicked off this week.

Bright smiles and blooming flowers filled Christopher A Doherty Park on Tuesday morning. Volunteers of all ages came together to kick off Scranton City Pride.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As temperatures rise, so does the temptation to cool off in local rivers, but officials warn, it's not worth the risk. Rescue crews responded to a call earlier Tuesday for a man in distress on the Lackawanna River.

He was successfully removed, but fire officials say this should be a wake-up call for anyone thinking about swimming in rivers this summer.

Scranton fire officials say the Lackawanna River may look calm, but it's anything but predictable.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with the chief of one recovery team to learn more about how you can keep yourself safe this summer.

Hiccup Earth has 70,000 cups it rents out to interested races to replace the typical white paper cups that can pile up like snowdrifts at busy water stops.

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) -- A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling will now change how mugshots are handled when it comes to local news outlets, including access to them.

In a ruling from April, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down the decision in Mezzacappa v. Northampton County after a right-to-know (RTK) request was submitted over four years ago in Northampton County.

In December 2020, the request was submitted for various records, including a request for "all mug shots taken of all inmates" from October 2020 through December 2020.

Students at the Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children helped plant flowers in Doherty Park to boost Scranton City Pride.