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Around 65 children signed up within the first hour to receive up to $300 in free dental care.

Recently, I was struck by an obvious question: why are most of our fruit and nut plants perennials, but most of our vegetables are annuals? We plant fruit and nut trees or soft-berry bushes and can anticipate harvests for years, if not decades to come.

MIFFLINBURG — A Millmont man accused of illegally filming sexual acts with a 16-year-old girl pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of invasion of privacy in Union County Court.On Friday, Clayton Earl Miller, 23, of State Route 225, Millmont, entered the plea in front of Union County Judge Michael Piecuch. The incident occurred between October and December 2022 in Hartley Township.If the judge accepts the plea agreement, Miller would face 24 months of probation.

LEWISBURG — Actress and disability advocate Marissa Bode will appear at Bucknell University’s annual student lectureship on April 20 in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts.Bode made her feature film debut while becoming the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose Thropp in the film adaptations of the musical "Wicked" (2024) and its sequel "Wicked: For Good" (2025). Bode will participate in a moderated discussion with Krystin Ipina, Class of 2026, animal behavior, at the event, sponsored by the Bucknell Student Lectureship Committee, at 7 p.m.

LEWISBURG — A Mifflinburg mother accused of sharing her medical marijuana vape pen with her “very hyper and high-strung” 15-year-old son pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count in Union County Court.On Friday, Melissa Ann Wagner, 40, of North Eighth Street, Mifflinburg, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver in front of Union County Judge Michael Piecuch.The plea agreement, if accepted by the judge, calls for three to six months in jail or house arrest.

Over 25 women-owned small businesses were brought together for a day of shopping.

Mine Rescue Day at the Anthracite Heritage Museum lets folks step into the boots of a mine rescuer to see how they responded to danger and disasters.

Robo Rally featured student-built robots, live demonstrations, and interactive activities.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker spoke with people in Hazleton who are voicing their concerns over the new partnership.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are getting hands-on experience with technology in a unique way: A robotics event is bringing schools together to compete, learn, and explore future careers in STEM. Robots are taking over a high school gym in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. The Wolfpack Robotics Club hosted an event featuring [...]