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BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A large police presence was spotted in a Lackawanna County community late Monday evening. Lackawana County Communications Center stated that police were called to the 200 block of 5th Street in Blakely just before 10:00 p.m. for a police incident. Officials say that no one was hurt, and 28/22 News [...]

A road is blocked off for police presence in Blakely around 11 p.m. Monday.

DANVILLE — Though Talen Energy maintains it is considering various projects in Montour County, company representatives spent much of Monday’s virtual community meeting discussing data centers.

Newswatch16's Adi Iyer spoke to the fire chief in charge of the accident, who believes he knows the cause of the accident and how people can best protect themselves.

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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water says crews are making emergency repairs due to a water main break on Monday night in Scranton. Officials report that they were contacted about a 12-inch water main break under Colfax Avenue and Linden Street at approximately 7:00 p.m. About 30-40 residents are directly affected, with some [...]

Nearly 42 million Americans rely on SNAP, also known as food stamps, to help pay for groceries each month.

TURBOTVILLE — Turbotville Borough Council at a recent meeting proposed a $214,790 budget for 2026. Among the largest expenses included in the budget are maintenance salary, $44,000, and part-time maintenance, $10,000.

SUNBURY — A 43-year-old Sunbury woman is headed to state prison after being sentenced in connection to the death of a 1-year-old baby who was in her care.