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Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones shows us how the Hazleton One Community Center is helping hundreds of families in need this holiday season.

A 19-year-old man died in a Thursday night crash on Route 44 near Jersey Shore

Robert James Turner, found dead Friday, was serving a life-sentence for murder

NEW YORK (AP) — Bowen Yang, coming off a huge year or two of projects, will depart “SNL” mid-season after Saturday's episode hosted by his “Wicked” buddy Ariana Grande. He joined the show as a writer in 2018, became a featured player the following season and was promoted to the main cast two seasons after that. Yang [...]

McALISTERVILLE — Before the first Christmas at the Barn community event on Christmas Eve in 2024, barn owner Christa Mummah worked to clean up the stalls as quickly as possible, before people arrived. She especially focused on the stall where the nativity scene would be. But as she did, she was met with a touching realization: No one was there to clean the stall before Jesus arrived. Jesus came into the world surrounded by animals and placed in a manger. That first nativity was rife with the dirt and grime that was part and parcel of a working stable.

The Daily Item

As the holiday season draws near, many celebrate what’s often referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Yet, for some, this time is overshadowed by sadness. Whether it’s the pain of losing a loved one, the challenges of divorce, unemployment, illness, or other hardships, the joy of the season can feel out of reach for those coping with grief.

MIFFLINBURG — Kelsey's Dream donated more than 1,600 toys to local children.

FREEBURG — More than $1.3 million in state grants have been approved to pay for infrastructure, public safety and community projects in the Valley.

SUNBURY — The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to $1.5 billion for the next drawing, on Saturday night, after no ticket won the grand prize in Wednesday night’s drawing.