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Reasons to Smile: Animal rescuer in Carbon County credits shelter dogs for helping him beat cancer For a county-run shelter in Nesquehoning, not even a cancer diagnosis stopped one man and animal lover from being there for dozens of dogs day in and day out. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 7:12 AM EDT May 10, 2021 CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — Warmer weather isn’t just giving us humans new motivation to get outside and get active. It’s also motivating our pets. Thousand...

Summer camps making a comeback Summer camps are making a comeback. After many cancellations last year due to the pandemic, many are back in action this year. Author: Sarah Buynovsky Updated: 9:09 AM EDT May 10, 2021 DUNMORE, Pa. — Art camps, sports camps, theater camps, and more – so many of those camps that had to close last summer because of the health crisis are back this year, not all of them, but many. “I think it makes summertime more fun, I think it ...

So much to celebrate in Scranton: First Friday and new festival hits the downtown From Friday Night fun to a new event dubbed "Observe Scranton," there is plenty to see and even learn about in the Electric City this weekend. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 6:46 AM EDT May 7, 2021 SCRANTON, Pa. — There is plenty to check out this weekend in downtown Scranton. Newswatch 16s Ryan Leckey highlighted the happenings. First Friday Scranton First Friday happens today. Fam...

Celebrating all the good in our area: #570Day gearing up for launch Ryan Leckey Replay Video Newswatch 16 has an update on a cool campaign we first told you about last month.  Its a new online initiative thats all about celebrating the amazing shops, restaurants, attractions, and even people who make our area so special. It’s called "#570Day," chosen to play out on 5/7 or May 7.  Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey spotlighted how you can get involved in this social media campaign....

May the Fourth be with you! It’s National Star Wars Day Need an extra reason to rock your Wookie costume or break out your lightsaber? Today is National Star Wars Day. Here are some of our area’s biggest fans. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 8:25 AM EDT May 4, 2021 Heres one thing theres no shortage of in our area: Star Wars fans. If you need an extra reason to rock your Wookie costume or break out your lightsaber Monday is it. May 4 is National Star Wars Day. ...

Updated: 3:55 AM EDT May 3, 2021 LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — For one volunteer fire department in Luzerne County, it’s truly a family affair, thanks to a dynamic father-daughter duo. That firefighter family is this crew—Morgan and her dad Gary Slusser—who answers the call for help when needed in the West Pittston area. And this pair is among many firefighting families in our area. Check out these images you shared with Newswatch 16. People who often risk their lives as dedicat...

An update 10 years in the making: Newswatch 16 catches up with the couple married in the WNEP Backyard as part of the ‘Unroyal Wedding’ Ten years ago, two weddings that involved two couples played out. But they couldn’t have been more opposite. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 7:07 AM EDT April 29, 2021 MOOSIC, Pa. — Ten years ago, two weddings that involved two couples played out. But they couldn’t have been more opposite.  One was quite royal. It involve...

Connecting through costumes: New, two-day event called AlphaGeekCon promises a Comic-Con like atmosphere A new event aimed at encouraging kids and adults to unleash their superpowers is coming to the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds this weekend. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 7:00 AM EDT April 28, 2021 BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — If you or your kids ever wanted to go to an event like Comic-Con in San Diego, where people dress up as their favorite superheroes and celebrate all thing...

Updated: 4:51 AM EDT April 26, 2021 LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Lawncare is heating up just like the weather. And if you’re in the Dallas area, you may have even spotted 11-year-old Isaac Olmsted. He came across a challenge on social media and used it as a way to spread smiles, all by mowing one lawn at a time. He’s the 11-year-old from Luzerne County who’s got a green thumb and a heart bigger than he is. Since last June, Isaac Olmsted has mowed dozens of lawns in the Dallas a...

Reasons To Smile: Kids helping cool community causes Area youngsters are always finding ways to put the fun in fundraising. They’re the focus of this Reasons To Smile segment with Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 6:58 AM EDT April 12, 2021 PENNSYLVANIA, USA — They might not even be close to being old enough to drive, but they’re making quite an impact on local nonprofits in our area. Theyre kids with causes— the focus of this Rea...