November 9, 2009 Stories

Victims of Abuse Gather for Vigil

Victims of Abuse Gather for Vigil

Raising awareness about children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse was the goal at a candlelight vigil held in Lackawanna County Monday night.

Investigating Juvenile Injustice in Luzerne County

Investigating Juvenile Injustice in Luzerne County

In Luzerne County a special commission met Monday to hear more about juvenile injustice and how a major corruption scandal can be avoided in the future.

Newswatch 16 at 10pm is coming to WNEP 2!

Newswatch 16 at 10pm is coming to WNEP 2!

Newswatch 16 is expanding its live news on its sister station, WNEP2.

24-year-old Man was Swine Flu Victim

24-year-old Man was Swine Flu Victim

A family is mourning the loss of their loved one who died from H1N1, or swine, flu.

Reward Offered to Catch Burglars

Reward Offered to Catch Burglars

There is a reward to help catch the burglars who broke into several businesses in Lycoming County. They trashed one of the places. The vandalism along with the stuff that was taken adds up to thousands of dollars.

Pittston Cemetery Slated for Cleanup

Pittston Cemetery Slated for Cleanup

A cemetery that some say has seen better days may be in line for a fix-up if a city in Luzerne County can find enough volunteers.

Pike County School Holds Veterans Day Tribute

Pike County School Holds Veterans Day Tribute

First graders and high schoolers joined hands in Pike County Monday to show their respect for Veterans of the Armed Forces. A memorial of 200 American flags was erected on the grounds of Wallenpaupack Area High School along Route 6.

Students Make Packages for Troops

Students Make Packages for Troops

Northumberland County students are giving back to the men and women serving our country.

Care Packages for the Military

Care Packages for the Military

In Snyder County some are celebrating Veterans Day early.

Holiday Jobs May be Slim

Holiday Jobs May be Slim

Picking up a part-time job this holiday season at retail stores might not be as easy as years past.

Poconos Man Has Piece of Berlin Wall

Poconos Man Has Piece of Berlin Wall

Twenty years ago the Berlin Wall came crashing down and with it the end of the Cold War era.

Hazleton Artist Painted Berlin Wall

Hazleton Artist Painted Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago Monday. A man from our area is a part of that historic event.

Deadly Crash in Luzerne County

Deadly Crash in Luzerne County

A man was killed early Monday morning in Harveys Lake.

Child Rapist, Killer Wants New Trial

Child Rapist, Killer Wants New Trial

A convicted child rapist and killer was in court Monday in Wilkes-Barre because his lawyers want a new trial.

Woman Killed in Route 35 Crash

Woman Killed in Route 35 Crash

A woman was killed Friday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Snyder County.