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Cordaro and Munchak: How They Got Here Video
Bob Cordaro and A.J. Munchak surprised the political community in 2003 when they upset the long-time... more
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Munchak Vows to Fight Corruption Charges Video
Lackawanna County Minority Commissioner A.J. Munchak has been meeting with federal agents behind... more
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Cordaro, Munchak Named in Federal Indictment Video
A federal corruption investigation that has already targeted more than 20 people in Luzerne County... more
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Man Gets Jail for Stealing Investments Video
A man who stole thousands from his family and friends is headed to jail. more
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Doherty Sues City Council Members Video
A fight over Scranton's budget has gone to court. more
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Volunteers Pick Scranton for Spring Break Video
It's not a typical spring break destination for college kids, but a busload of students from... more
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Scranton Fire Department Mascot Sworn In Video
Scranton's Fire Department added a new member Monday, and while you won't see him fighting fires... more
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U.S. Attorney to Talk About Corruption Investigation
The U.S. Attorney has scheduled a news conference Tuesday to talk about the on-going corruption... more
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Wind, Rain, Snowmelt Cause Troubles
Heavy wind and rain mixed with the melting snow pack caused some problems in parts of Northeastern... more
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Scranton Party Starts Well Before Parade Day
Come Saturday downtown Scranton will be sea of green as the 49th annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade... more
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Former Fireman Sentenced for Theft Video
A volunteer firefighter in Lackawanna County was sentenced Friday after he pleaded guilty to charges... more
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Preparing for a Rainy Parade Day Video
Crews spent Friday morning setting up extra tents in Scranton in case it rains on Saturday's Saint... more
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Defense Contractor Cuts Jobs Video
Newswatch 16 has learned Thursday defense contractor BAE Systems in Jessup eliminated 82 jobs. more
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New Restaurant at PNC Field Video
There are just a few weeks to go before the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees season opener at PNC Field... more
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New School to Open in Lackawanna County
A new school for special needs students opened its doors Wednesday in Throop to show people what... more
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Signs Alert Parade-goers to Party Consequences Video
Parade day is just three days away and people and businesses are preparing for Scranton's biggest... more
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Warm Weather Beckons Workers Outside Video
With comfortable conditions spilling over into the new work week, many people were outside Monday... more
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New Scranton Restaurant Opens Saturday Video
A new restaurant will open its doors for the Saint Patrick's Day parade in downtown Scranton but... more
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Garage Fire an Accident
A fire that heavily damaged an auto body shop in Lackawanna County was ruled an accident. more
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Puppies Doing Well after Rescue from Kentucky Video
A Border Collie and her three puppies are doing well after a woman from Wayne County saved them from... more
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Woman Gets Prison Time for Burglary, Robbery Video
The woman who stole a gun from a state trooper's home learned her punishment Monday in Lackawanna... more
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Roaches Close Scranton Magistrate's Office Video
Scranton District Judge Robert Russell's office has been closed for about a month now, even after... more
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Priest Arrested On Drug Charges Dies
A priest from Lackawanna County recently arrested on drug charges has died. more
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Taxpayers React to Sorvino Movie Delay Video
There has been some fallout from a Newswatch 16 reporton actor, director Paul Sorvino and the... more
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Scranton Toyota Dealer Confident in Fix Video
The manager of Toyota Scion of Scranton said Thursday he is still confident in the fix he's been... more
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Scranton Businessman Convicted of Fraud Video
A Scranton businessman on trial for bank fraud and money laundering was found guilty Thursday in... more
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Improved Technology, More Arrests in Scranton Video
A woman is in trouble for using a stolen credit card in Lackawanna County. Police say she turned... more
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Where's "The Trouble with Cali?" Video
Several years ago Lackawanna County taxpayers helped actor and director Paul Sorvino finance $500,... more
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Garbage Truck Fire Closes Ramp
The morning rush was brought to a halt for a short time Tuesday when a garbage truck caught fire... more
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House Fire Ruled Arson, Owner Arrested Video
The husband of a woman who had to be rescued from her burning home in Moosic Tuesday morning is... more
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Clearing Snow a Big Task Video
Three days after the storm hit workers at Toyota Scion of Scranton are still clearing off their 10-... more
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New Bishop Thanks Parishioners Video
On Tuesday it was announced that Monsignor Joseph Bambera will become the tenth bishop in the... more
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Fallen Marine Laid to Rest Video
There was a final tribute Saturday to a young Marine who gave his life serving our country. more
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Snow Causes Roof Collapse Video
The heavy layer of snow that fell the past two days took its toll on the roof of a horse barn and... more
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Cooperation Clears the Snow Video
People spent the day Friday digging out in Lackawanna County, trying to clear sidewalks, driveways... more
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No Mail Delivery for Some Video
The U.S. Postal Service has a reputation for delivering the mail, no matter what the weather, but... more
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PPL Ready for Trouble
PPL crews may be hitting the roads soon. more
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Snow Slows Traffic on Area Interstates Video
The winter weather has lead to some restrictions on interstates in our area. more
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Lackawanna County Ready for the Storm Video
Snow has been falling most of the day in Lackawanna County, keeping plow crews big and small busy. more
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Fallen Marine Returns Home Video
Family and friends tearfully received the casket carrying a Marine killed in Afghanistan. more
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Monsignor Bambera Talks About New Position Video
One day after Monsignor Joseph Bambera was named the next bishop of the Diocese of Scranton he did... more
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Washington Plaza Work Underway Video
They have been vacant for three-and-a-half-years but work is now underway to redo public housing... more
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Former Church Volunteer Faces Child Sex Charges Video
Child sex charges have been filed against a former volunteer student worker of a church in... more
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Parishioners Proud of Bishop-elect Bambera Video
For the past three years, Bishop-elect Joseph Bambera served as pastor at St. Mary of Czestochowa in... more
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Vatican Announces New Bishop in Diocese of Scranton Video
The Diocese of Scranton has a new bishop. more
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Catholics React to New Bishop in Diocese of Scranton Video
For only the second time in the history of the Diocese of Scranton, a native of the area has been... more
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Dunmore Residents Will Vote on Tax Increase Video
Some residents in Lackawanna County will have a say about whether they will be shelling out more... more
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Mall Week - Viewmont Mall Video
The Viewmont Mall in Lackawanna County is where people have shopped 'til they dropped for more... more
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New Bishop For Diocese of Scranton Video
On Tuesday morning, Pope Benedict XVI named Monsignor Joseph Bambera, 53, of Carbondale as the new... more
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Stomach Bug Sweeps through High School Video
Some kind of stomach bug is racing through Scranton High School. Hundreds of students were absent... more
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Former Firefighter Ordered to Trial Video
A former Scranton firefighter has been ordered to stand trial on arson charges. more
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Child Sex Offender Sentenced
A man convicted of child sex charges in Lackawanna County will spend up to 34 years in prison. more
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Parents Speak of Marine's Sacrifice
A family in Scranton is going through unthinkable pain. more
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Local Marine Killed in Afghanistan
A Marine from our area is the latest casualty in the war on terror. more
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Man Struck and Killed by Train
A man from Old Forge died early Saturyday morning after he was struck by a train. more
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EPPI Debit Card Glitch Video
People out of work already have money issues and some find state-issued debit cards given to those... more
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Lent Means Busy Pizza Shops
It's the first Friday of Lent, and the dough is flying at A Little Pizza Heaven on Boulevard... more
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New Hotel for Lackawanna County
A new hotel in Lackawanna County is in the works and surrounding businesses are anxiously awaiting... more
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Friends Raise Funds To Honor Fallen Army Nurse Video
Dozens of people turned out for a benefit in Lackawanna County honoring one the first American women... more
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Doherty to Run for Mellow's Seat Video
As soon as State Senator Bob Mellow announced last week he was retiring from office, a number of... more
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Former Store Clerk Charged with Theft Video
A convenience store worker from Lackawanna County was arrested Thursday and charged with setting... more
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Missing Man Found
A man who had been missing from his home for two days has been found safe. more
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Honoring a Vietnam Veteran Video
Forty-four years ago Thursday, a Lackawanna County native was one of the first women killed in the... more
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Emergency Animal Hospital to Open Video
A new, 24-hour emergency animal hospital is almost ready to open in Lackawanna County. more
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Warrant Issued For Store Clerk In Staged Robbery Video
Police in Dunmore call a robbery at a convenience store an inside job. Now they are looking for... more
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Doherty Now Seeking State Senate Seat Video
Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty is switching gears. more
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Apartment Building Fire Intentionally Set
A fire that chased 14 people from their homes Tuesday morning was no accident. more
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Moses Taylor Hospital Cuts Jobs Video
Moses Taylor Hospital is in the process of layoffs. Hospital officials have just released... more
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University of Scranton Student Robbed Video
A University of Scranton student told police Tuesday he was tied up and robbed in his home in the... more
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Sweet Treats for Fat Tuesday Video
On this Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, bakeries across the area were busy baking paczkis... more
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Two Hurt in Apartment Building Fire Video
One person jumped from a window to escape flames and smoke Tuesday morning in Scranton. more
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Burgette Pleads Guilty to Endangering Children Video
A woman accused of allowing foreign exchange students to live in filth pleaded guilty Tuesday in... more
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Brine: Helping or Hurting? Video
You may have seen PennDOT trucks preparing the roads Monday, spraying brine, or salt-water on the... more
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Satellite TV Installer Charged with Theft Video
When somebody comes to your home to install something or fix an appliance, you'd like to think you... more
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Pot Bellied Pigs Need Homes Video
An animal shelter in Lackawanna County hopes this will be the final chapter in a battle over 50... more
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Dunmore Parks Fire Engine, Reduces Firefighters Video
As of Monday fewer firefighters will be responding to calls in Dunmore and one less fire engine will... more
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Local Priest Arrested in Philadelphia
A Roman Catholic priest from Lackawanna County faces drug charges after being arrested in... more
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Voters React to Rep. Smith's Unpaid Loan Video
Voters are weighing in on a Newswatch 16 investigative report on a state representative's failure to... more
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Test Run for Marywood's Alarm System Video
A community in Lackawanna County may have heard some alarming sounds Friday afternoon, but some... more
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Guilty Plea in Mail Fraud Case Video
A woman accused of neglecting foreign exchange students in Lackawanna County entered a guilty plea... more
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Frosty Fun at Ice Festival Video
Some may be cursing the cold temperatures but in Lackawanna County folks are celebrating the ice.... more
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The Smith Loan Video
If you get a loan from the bank for your home or car you are in trouble if you get a couple of... more
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Multi-million Dollar Drug Ring Busted Video
State narcotics agents said they have broken up one of the largest cocaine and marijuana rings to... more
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Accused Thief Abandons Child at Store Video
A Scranton man is charged with retail theft after leaving a five-year-old boy in a grocery store... more
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Three Students Charged after Fight
Three Scranton High School students have been charged with assault after a fight. more
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Senator Mellow to Retire Video
Senator Robert Mellow, a powerful Democratic state lawmaker from Lackawanna County, announced... more
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University Offers Free Tax Preparation
The University of Scranton and the United Way of Lackawanna County kicked off the Volunteer Income... more
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Tractor Trailer Crash Closes Highway
A tanker ran off a busy highway in Lackwanna County, closing part of the road and leading to an all-... more
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Dog Dies in House Fire
A home in Scranton was badly damaged by fire Friday morning. more
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Everhart Museum Opens LEGOS Exhibit Video
Call it a kid's or an adult's dream come true; making a living out of building stuff with LEGOS. more
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Crashes Claim Two Lives
Two men are dead after two separate crashes in Lackawanna County. more
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Fire Leaves Ten University Students Homeless Video
A fire that left 10 university students in Scranton without a place to live has been ruled an... more
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Toyota Dealers Get Gas Pedal Fix Video
The parts to fix the gas pedals on recalled recalled Toyotas started arriving at dealerships in... more
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Woman Gets Jail Time for Deadly DUI Video
A woman from Scranton was sentenced Wednesday afternoon to up to four years in jail after a deadly... more
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Man Accused of Internet Luring
A man from the Moscow area is accused of using the internet to try to lure a minor into having sex. more
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Exchange Program Coordinator Deals with Feds
A woman accused of letting foreign exchange students live in filthy conditions has agreed to plead... more
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Scranton Councilman Staying Despite Pension Loss Video
Scranton city council met Tuesday night and the newest council member wanted to set the record... more
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Life Sentence for Man Who Attacked Girl Video
The man who brutally raped a five-year-old girl in Lackawanna County learned Tuesday he'll spend the... more
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Man Sentenced for Bat Attack
Jail time, house arrest and probation is the sentence for a man who used a baseball bat to attack... more
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Frigid Fun Aids ARC Video
Temperatures were in the 20s Sunday, perfect weather for a swim in Lackawanna County, at least that'... more
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Ground Broken for New Tower Video
It's out with the old and in with the new at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. more
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Scranton Police Warn Hill Section Residents To Be Aware
Police are warning people who live in the hill section to be on alert after two people in that... more
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Cinema Damaged by Fire Reopened Video
The curtain went up Friday at only movie theater in Scranton. more
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One Hurt in School Van Crash
One child was hurt Thursday morning when a school van slid off the road in Scranton. more
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Teens Lauded For Rescue Effort Video
Five teenagers were honored Wednesday for their help with a rescue at the scene of a wreck earlier... more
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Electric City Reflects on President's Disapproval Ratings Video
President Obama's first State of the Union comes at a time when his approval ratings are on a steady... more
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Lexus Owner: Done with Toyota Video
The top-selling car in the country is not selling. Toyota is suspending sales, stopping... more
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Arson Charge Added to Assault Suspect Video
A man already locked up on charges he set his roommate on fire is now charged with torching a vacant... more
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Bridge Project Starts with Bang Video
It's been a decade of planning and finally on Tuesday, heavy work officially started on a pair of... more
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Two People Killed in Fire Video
State police are looking for the cause of a fire that killed a mother and son in Lackawanna County. more
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Red Cross Prepares for Possible Flooding
The American Red Cross in Lackawanna County is loading up trucks with supplies in case emergency... more
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Flames Destroy Garage Owned by Contractor Video
Massive flames destroyed a business late Saturday night in Lackawanna County. more
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Police Look for Man Who Lured Child
Scranton Police released a sketch of the man they believed try to lure a child into a van in the... more
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Robbery Suspect Arrested Video
A man police said is behind several armed robberies in our area is now in custody. more
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Former Firefighter Released from Jail
A former Scranton firefighter charged Thursday with arson was locked up Friday. more
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Rash of Break-ins at Small Businesses Video
Police are trying to determine if three break-ins in Scranton's Green Ridge section are connected. more
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Former Firefighter Charged with Arson Video
A year-and-a-half after a massive blaze in Scranton investigators said they finally know who set it. more
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Police: Man Set Woman on Fire Video
A woman has serious burns and a man is behind bars, accused of setting her on fire. more
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Munchak, Cordaro to be Indicted?
There are new developments in a federal investigation into public corruption in Lackawanna County. more
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Area Doctors Head to Haiti Video
There is yet another example of how people from our area are helping earthquake-ravaged Haiti. more
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Scranton Residents Get False Garbage Bill Notices Video
More than 200 taxpayers may have received a notice from a collection agency they didn't deserve,... more
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Pedaling for Haitian Relief Video
People in our area are continuing to pitch in to help the American Red Cross help those in Haiti. more
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Accused Killer Pleads Guilty Video
There was tight security in and around the Lackawanna County courthouse Tuesday for the hearing of a... more
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Abington Hotel Evacuated
Firefighters were called to a hotel in Lackawanna County. more
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Marywood Basketball Team Says Farewell to Coach Video
It was a somber start to the men's basketball game at Marywood University Monday evening as the team... more
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University Mourns Death of Basketball Coach Video
A college campus community is mourning the sudden death of a basketball coach in Lackawanna County. more
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Marywood Teams Up to Help Haiti
Students and faculty at Marywood University are doing what they can to help the earthquake victims... more
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Priest with Local Ties in Haiti Video
While many people are offering thoughts and prayers to the people of Haiti and those who are there... more
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Florida Cold Affects Area Produce Aisles Video
If you've been to the grocery store in the past few days, you may have noticed some changes in the... more
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Boil Advisory in Lackawanna County
Residents in part of Lackawanna County are under a boil advisory after a water main break. more
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Communities Respond to Shelter's Needs Video
There has been an outpouring of support for a struggling homeless shelter in Scranton. more
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Concern Grows for Friends, Family in Haiti Video
A couple from Luzerne County is relieved after getting word their son who works in Haiti has... more
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Large Turnout at Meeting for Landfill Expansion Proposal Video
It was a packed house for a community meeting in Lackawanna County. At issue was the proposal to... more
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Public Hearing for Landfill Expansion Video
Operators of a landfill in Lackawanna County want to expand. The proposal is up for debate at a... more
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Fire Hits Double-block Home Video
A fire in Scranton Wednesday forced two families from their homes. more
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Credit Card Theft Arrest
A woman from Carbondale has been charged with stealing a credit card and using it at an area store. more
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Scranton's Fifth Council Member Chosen Video
The city of Scranton now has a fifth and final member of city council. A retired city fire captain... more
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Gertrude Hawk Closing Original Store Video
It has been there for decades but now candy maker Gertrude Hawk is moving from its very first... more
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Scranton Council to Select New Member Video
Scranton city council is expected to announce its newest member Tuesday night. more
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2010 Census Workers Needed Video
The 2010 census is here. That means the federal government is looking for you and it's looking for a... more
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Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
Police in Lackawanna County have arrested the man they said robbed a bank Monday in Eynon. more
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Medical College To Benefit From Table Games Video
The Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton announced some big financial news Monday morning.... more
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Fidelity Bank Robbed Video
Police in Lackawanna County are looking for a man who robbed a bank Monday morning. more
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Stabbing Investigation in Scranton
A fight over a girl led to a stabbing in Scranton Friday afternoon, according to police. more
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Light Snow Slows Morning Drive Video
It was a sloppy and slick, sometimes slow go Friday morning for drivers in many parts of our area. more
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Crash Closes I-81 in Lackawanna County
The southbound lanes of Interstate 81 are open again after two multi-vehicle crashes. more
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School Van Driver Under DUI Suspicion Resigns
Policy changes are coming for some drivers at a school district in Lackawanna County. Random drug... more