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The fundraiser honors the memory of Hunter Reynolds, a Warrior Run district student who died in a car accident in 2022.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Dress for Success Luzerne county kicked off "International Women's Day" celebrations, one day early, in Kingston with their annual luncheon.

The honorable Stefanie Salavantis, the first female president judge in Luzerne County's 250 year history, was the guest of honor.

She was interviewed in a "Fireside Chat" hosted by our very own Rachel Malak.

At the JCC, guests enjoyed their meals, participated in the basket raffle, and bought "Women of Action" t shirts — all to support "Dress For Success".

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with workers at Char Wills German Shepherd Rescue, who believe those numbers will continue to grow.

Forensic experts came to a simple but heartrending conclusion about the manner of death for 95-year-old actor Gene Hackman. He died of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s disease a full week after a rare, rodent-borne disease took the life of his wife at their Santa Fe home. Authorities revealed Friday that Hackman apparently died following Betsy Arakawa's death from hantavirus. Chief medical investigator Dr. Heather Jarrell says both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes. Authorities initially ruled out foul play after the bodies were discovered Feb 26.

SELINSGROVE — Two weeks after a leak in Selinsgrove borough’s underground well service was detected, experts have still not identified the source.

MIFFLINBURG — A Mifflinburg man is accused of raping a 9-year-old girl in Limestone Township in August, according to state police in Milton.

SELINSGROVE — In the 2 1/2 years since fleeing their war-torn home in Odesa, Ukraine, Serhii and Nadiia Ovsova bought a house in Selinsgrove, started a new business and expanded their family.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares how a fire company in Carbon County is preparing one traditional favorite, the always popular Lenten fish dinners.

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Many people are enjoying non-meat options this first Friday of Lent.

For the next few weeks, dozens of churches and fire companies all across our area hold annual Lenten fish fries to help raise money.

Check out what they're serving up at Reliance Fire Company in Berwick.

Fish fries and Lenten dinners happening in NEPA

This is the second week for their popular fish fry.

During Lent, millions of faithful abstain from eating meat in preparation for Easter which is April 20.

Newswatch 16's Justin Gick introduces us to a couple in Northumberland County inviting people to visit yesteryear at Fizzy's Arcade.