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The outdoor and sporting goods chain is closing nearly half of its stores across the country.

A community in Schuylkill County is coming together to make sure every plate is full for the holidays. Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones shows us the month-long effort

BERWICK — The disappearance and tragic death of a young Columbia County boy with autism inspired a state lawmaker to pursue legislation creating a new rapid public alert system.

Eight of the 12 school districts serving Snyder, Union, Montour and Northumberland counties have reserve funds exceeding 20 percent of their spending, according to an analysis by the Commonwealth Foundation.

Authorities shut down the Learn and Grow Early Child Daycare Center after an employee was accused of hitting a baby, and police say the owners never reported it.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A perfect way to celebrate the season is coming to the Poconos this weekend. Final preparations are underway for the Pocono Organics Annual Fall Fest in Long Pond. The free event will feature a colorful collection of vendors, hands-on learning activities, and, of course, fun sprinkled throughout the farm. The [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Five days after assault and harassment charges were filed against Pittston Area School District Superintendent Kevin Booth, district officials have been silent on what steps they will take next. Pittston City Police charged Booth with simple assault and harassment on October 5 after his wife accused him of choking her [...]

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker spoke with organizers about United Churches of Lycoming County's CROP Walk.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— We have an alert for drivers in Wilkes-Barre. A paving project began on Friday on the South Street Bridge. The work means that traffic is reduced to a single lane. The lane closure will continue for several days. Crews are expected to wrap up the work by next Thursday.

The tragic death of a child in Columbia County last weekend inspired efforts to stop the same thing from happening again.