April 2, 2025 at 17:37 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local World War II veteran has something big to celebrate this week. He turns 103 years old on Thursday.
A birthday wish and a celebration for Scranton resident Al Liberatore.
"All this attention because I'm 103 years old, that's what makes me happy," Al said.
Al was born in Scranton on April 3, 1922. He enlisted in high school and left in 1940 to fight in World War II. In fact, he never received his diploma until a few years ago. In 2017, Al was presented with his official high school diploma.
April 2, 2025 at 17:26 EDTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker shares how Dwell Orphan Care is hoping to fill its Hope Chest Foster Closet.
April 2, 2025 at 17:26 EDTPA homepage
ORWIGSBURG, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A piece of history has been returned to its rightful owners in Schuylkill County. A medal belonging to the family of a World War I veteran came home.
Joseph William Morrison from Auburn, Schuylkill County, was a Private First Class in the Army during World War I.
During his time in the service, Morrison was held in high regard by his fellow soldiers and his commander.
April 2, 2025 at 17:17 EDTPA homepage
MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are looking for three suspects after a Schuylkill County business had been burglarized three separate times.
Authorities say a gas station/convenience store on the 900 block of West Centre Street in Mahanoy Township was looted three separate times by three men.
State Police say two of the three burglaries happened on March 24, while only one happened on March 30.
The suspects came to the business on foot from West Market Street, Mahanoy City Borough, and also fled on foot.
April 2, 2025 at 17:03 EDTWNEP
A special event was held at the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library to honor a veteran killed in action just 10 days before the war ended.
April 2, 2025 at 16:56 EDTWNEP
Fogel was detained in 2021 when traveling to Russia to work at a school.
April 2, 2025 at 16:45 EDTWNEP
Police from several departments responded to the scene near Gravel Pond Road and Northern Spy Road in South Abington Township Tuesday night.
April 2, 2025 at 16:37 EDTWNEP
The ruling comes after an advocacy group's appeal of landfill’s expansion permit in Lackawanna County
April 2, 2025 at 16:33 EDTWNEP
Outdoor recreation is on the horizon as the weather starts to warm up, and a popular attraction in Carbon County is rafting on the Lehigh River.
April 2, 2025 at 16:19 EDTWNEP
A World War II Navy veteran celebrated his 103rd birthday on Wednesday in Scranton.
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