Philip Gristina named Pittston Memorial Library director
PITTSTON — Philip Gristina’s earliest memories of the Pittston Memorial Library (PML) dates back to when he…
Greater Pittston YMCA offers spring programs
PITTSTON — The Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA will be offering a variety of youth and family programs…
Haddock announces bid for third term in 118th Legislative District
PITTSTON TWP. — Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Pittston Township, announced his bid for a third term in the…
Postal worker faces terroristic threats, harassment charges in Lackawanna County
John Lepka faces charges after police say he threatened his supervisor at the post office on South Main…
Johnson College hosts recycling event in Scranton
An old saying is ringing true this weekend at Johnson College in Scranton: one man’s trash is another’s…
Scranton post office employee threatens to kill manager
A U.S. Postal Service employee threatened to kill his manager who asked for a doctor’s note after multiple…
West Pittston Historical Society to conduct membership drive in honor of Bill Rowe
WEST PITTSTON — The late Bill Rowe, who was a longtime West Pittston Historical Society (WPHS) treasurer,…
Pets of the Week, sponsored by Dr. PAWS, April 19, 2026
Lily and Trader Joe are available to adopt from Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. To apply to adopt Lily,…
State disaster recovery program highlighted in Scranton
SCRANTON — Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes to maintain $5 million in the 2026-27 state budget for a 3-year-old…
Johnson College hosts recycling event in Scranton
Some students in Scranton showed Newswatch 16 how they can put those old appliances to good use. SCRANTON,…
Penn State Scranton CARE Team helps students with challenges so they can succeed
DUNMORE, Pa. — Many people think of college as a time not only to earn a degree, but…
Lackawanna College taking over Adams Avenue corner
Thu, April 16, 2026 at 12:59 AM UTC SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A big change is coming…