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Weir was one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead where he "reshaped American music," a post announcing his death said.

Proceeds from the winter wellness day go to the All Saints Academy PTO to support student programs and initiatives.

Runners and walkers braved the cold in Scranton for the Shiver by the River race, supporting the street cats and dogs of Nay Aug Zoo.

Hazleton Art League Anthracite Mining Heritage Month presentation featured art and insights into mining history, on view until January 18th.

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with people in Lewisburg who are voicing their concerns over the growing nationwide tensions.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You might recognize some local scenes in a miniature train display near Hazleton: The Anthracite Model Railroad Society hosted its Annual Holiday Open House. People stopped by to check out the trains as well as the Hazleton area coal regions from Luzerne and surrounding counties. Those in the model [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Runners and walkers shook off the chill for an event in Scranton on Saturday. The Scranton Running Company hosted Shiver by the River. It's held two times a year, and has been happening for more than a decade. Participants could choose from a 5K or 10K, or a two-mile walk. [...]

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado talked about giving President Donald Trump her recent award, prompting the institute to remind about the rules.

ROARING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Saturday afternoon, officials say. Lackawanna County officials confirmed with 28/22 News that authorities responded to the Scranton-Pocono Highway, near the Lake Scranton Parking lot in Roaring Brook Township, at 3:13 p.m. for a vehicle rollover crash. Authorities [...]

LEMON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are seeking information related to the theft of copper wiring from a quarry's main crushing machine. PSP says the theft, which took place between Oct. 9 and Dec. 22 at Keller Crushing and Screening in Lemon Township, left the quarry inoperable. The value of the [...]