News

Newswatch 16's Chelsea Strub stopped by one church food sale in Duryea to see the effort behind the offering.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a time of preparation for Easter for many people of faith.

For practicing Catholics, it's a time to reflect and focus on renewal, but this year, there's more on their minds.

Church-goers and church leaders 28/22 News spoke with said this Lent, they are also focusing on the health of Pope Francis, who remains in very serious condition.

For those of Catholic faith, Lent is a time to give up or add things to their lives.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The rain didn't lessen Ash Wednesday attendance in Luzerne County.

Hundreds of people attended 12:00 p.m. mass on Wednesday at Saint Nicks Saint Mary's in Wilkes-Barre.

Two dead in fire, building destroyed

They received ashes on their foreheads to mark the season of Lent in the catholic faith.

This is a time for Christians to deepen their faith, seek reconciliation, and grow closer to Christ through prayer and fasting in the weeks leading up to Easter.

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homeowner is recovering after his house went up in flames in another part of Luzerne County.

The home on Main Street in Edwardsville started burning just after 1:00 a.m.

Two dead in fire, building destroyed

The chief says the back was full of flames when crews showed up.

A fire marshal was at the scene investigating, and the cause of the fire remains unknown at this hour.

The chief described the homeowner's injuries as minor.

Trump's press secretary said the president is open to hearing about additional exemptions.

Local faith groups are gathering at the State Capitol today to provide people with "ashes-to-go."

The new 12-pack features four flavors made with real fruit, including two new flavors Mango Pineapple and Tangerine.

Educating and inspiring generations is precisely what the woman behind one of the largest health care providers in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania did.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A municipal building is closed in Monroe County after threats to public and employee safety.

The Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center and Department of Public Works are now closed until further notice.

Luzerne County nursing home set to close

The threats came after Coolbaugh Township Supervisor Cara Rogan got into an argument with a resident in a pharmacy drive-through window.

A township meeting was held Tuesday night, but it's unclear if the threats came at the meeting.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by a high school in Bradford County, where students are taking Rachel's Challenge.