November 16, 2009 Stories

7:06 AM EST, November 17, 2009

Home Heavily Damaged In Fire

Fire forced two people from their home in Wayne County.

10:45 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Public Hearing on Hazleton Mine Refilling Project Draws Crowd

An on-going project to refill an abandoned mine in Hazleton that has raised controversy over the years is back in the spotlight.

9:37 AM EST, November 17, 2009

Pedestrian Struck, Killed on Route 611

A stretch of Route 611 in Monroe County has reopened following a fatal crash involving a pedestrian.

5:50 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Montrose Bus Driver Tells His Side of the Story

There are two sides to every story and Newswatch 16 got a second version Monday following a story Friday about a police chief who lost his driving rights after he was cited for passing a school bus.

5:32 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Back To Full-time in Wayne County

After more than two months of shortened work days to deal with the state budget impasse Wayne County offices are back up to speed.

5:46 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Saab Abandons This Part of State

The only Saab dealerships in northeastern and central Pennsylvania have been notified by the company they will no longer be able to sell Saab vehicles.

5:37 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Ancient Relic Displayed at Honesdale Church

In Wayne County the faithful are flocking to a Roman Catholic Church to see a holy relic.

4:34 PM EST, November 16, 2009

PennDOT Repaves Slippery Road

PennDOT is repaving section of Route 309 in the Hazleton area after receiving complaints that the road gets slippery.

4:33 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Temporary Stop to I-81 Work

A huge construction project on Interstate 81 in part of Luzerne County has ended for the season and travelers could not be happier.

4:25 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Thieves Target Business Again

Owners of a business in Lackawanna County are offering a reward in an attempt to catch thieves.

5:13 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Iraq Gym Dedicated to Late Soldier

A local soldier killed in Iraq two years ago now has a fitness center dedicated to his memory. The gym is located thousands of miles from his hometown of Hughesville.

4:14 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Man Ordered to Trial for Torching Van

A man from Scranton accused of a bizarre crime spree was in court Monday in Luzerne County where he gave up his right to a hearing.

5:08 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Layaway Makes Holiday Shopping Easier

An old-fashioned way of shopping is back in a big way. More and more people are paying now and buying later later.

12:29 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Donations Up for Operation Touch of Home

Part of Monroe County is on its way to Iraq and Afghanistan. It's called Operation Touch of Home and the goal is to make the holidays a little brighter for U.S. troops serving overseas.

3:02 PM EST, November 16, 2009

Fire Destroys Barn

Firefighters in Schuylkill County couldn't save a barn that went up in flames early Monday morning.

7:31 AM EST, November 16, 2009

Cab Worker Hurt in Robbery Attempt

Police in Lackawanna County are looking for a robber after a cab company worker was clubbed in the head.