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Police negotiations pause between two Abingtons municipalities; contract signed for coverage in another

South Abington Twp. police resumed patrolling Newton Twp. while officials in neighboring Ransom Twp. have paused negotiations to have a Clarks Summit police officer patrol the township.

Armed Forces Day Parade returns to Scranton

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quinones shares how the rainy weather didn't stop the community from showing their support for those who serve.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter sees uptick in surrender requests

SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Animal shelters across our region are packed with pets waiting to find their forever homes. The humane society of Lackawanna County has seen a dramatic increase in surrender requests and they’re desperate for help. Pet owners are encouraged to have a backup plan that ensures their pets are […]

Underage drinker charged with DUI after Pa. Turnpike crash

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged an underage drinker who was allegedly driving drunk during a two-car crash on the I-81 Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange. On April 6 around 12:57 a.m., troopers responded to the I-81/I-476 interchange off-ramp on Northern Blouvard in South Abington Township for a crash. PSP said the driver […]

Powerline problems strike in South Abington Township

Clarks Summit looking for police officers

CLARKS SUMMIT – During March’s Council meeting, Clarks Summit Police Chief Chris Yarns informed council members that two part-time police officers resigned…

'Low risk, high reward': Police warn of bank card scams after Peckville woman recounts how she was a victim of these thieves

Several police departments are warning people to protect their banking information after several incidents where people's accounts became compromised.

List of fish fries and other Lenten food specials as fundraisers for area fire departments

Lent has begun and runs through Good Friday which falls on March 29.A tradition during Lent is to not eat meat, especially on Fridays.Many area fire companies h

Donate to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter and save on Annie tickets

SCRANTON – Broadway In Scranton and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter team up in celebration of the national touring production of ANNIE, coming to the Scranton…

Man charged with assaulting cop, sheriff's deputy

CLARKS GREEN, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody after police say he assaulted a South Abington patrolman and a Lackawanna County sheriff’s deputy. According to the criminal complaint, on December 12 officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Highland Avenue in Clarks Green for reports of a male breaking windows with […]