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MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pike County commissioners are hoping to protect the elderly community.

They hosted a roundtable today on elder justice, issues related to serving and protecting the elderly community.

Several agencies and organizations that directly work with the elderly were represented and shared their challenges and concerns.

Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich was there to lead the discussion on finding possible solutions.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is hoping to better connect homeless veterans to the services they need.

Thursday, the VA hosted a resource fair in Wilkes-Barre's Kirby Park.

Dozens came out to the 32nd annual Project Challenge Summit.

The free event connects local veterans to service providers and community organizations that help with food insecurity, mental health, and housing.

VA staff and volunteers say the number of unsheltered veterans in our area continues to grow, so events like this one are crucial.

Last week, four former housekeepers filed a lawsuit alleging Robinson repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him.

(WBRE/WYOU)— May 18 marks the start of National EMS Week, a time to celebrate and recognize the men and women who provide those lifesaving emergency services.

In honor of that, "Emergency Medical Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania" in collaboration with multiple EMS agencies across NEPA will offer several free car seat check events during the week.

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Experts will look at things like the fit of the seat and the expiration date.

Injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in children.

Hundreds of thousands of older Americans have decades-old debts that now put them at risk of having their Social Security checks garnished.

The product was pulled from all Publix stores due to possible contamination with “elevated levels of lead.”

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— May 15 marks National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day to honor law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities.

In Scranton, police held a solemn ceremony to remember their own, and to recognize those who've survived tragic encounters.

28/22 News reporter Kathryn O'Leary was there for the emotional tribute.

Jonathan Balester’s 14-year-old murder case still unsolved

The Scranton Police Department honored the 13 officers they've lost in the line of duty since 1889.

The 69th Fine Arts Fiesta has transformed Public Square into an art and music hub, drawing over 50,000 attendees annually.

Throughout his visit to the Gulf, the president has underscored that military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities remains a possibility if talks derail.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with people who frequent Dingmans Falls and are disappointed the upgrades are keeping them from their favorite trails.