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LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Florida man is being charged after allegedly scamming money out from the Arts & Cultures Department of Lackawanna County.

Police are charging 23-year-old Michael Patrylo from Ovideo, Florida with Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft by Deception, and Forgery along other charges.

Police say Patrylo allegedly represented himself as a person who works for L&A Tent Rentals from New Jersey.

In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a bonded pair of cats whose owner passed away more than a year ago.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The anticipation is building as the city of Scranton prepares for its 63 annual St. Patrick's Parade and local businesses are gearing up for what promises to be one of the busiest days of the year!

From beefing up security to piling up the inventory, local businesses are all set to welcome the massive crowds for one of the biggest days of the year.

Irish groups prepare for Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade

Wiggins was a vocalist and bass guitarist of the beloved R&B group, which included his brother Raphael Saadiq and their cousin Christian Riley.

For 2026, the World Cup will expand to playing 104 matches across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, the first time the tournament will be split between countries.

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.