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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. Thousands of four-legged friends in shelters and rescues all over our area have to rely on some special peop...

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 gives you an opportunity to learn something new, and I think overall it’s just going to be great,"...

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 16's Ryan Leckey highlighted the happenings. First Friday Scranton First Friday happens today. Family-friendly fun is on tap throughout the downtown and at the Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton ...

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.  It's a new online initiative that's 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. Ryan was joined by some of the campaign organizers and volunteers in Forty Fort the day before th...

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 Here's one thing there's 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.  Newswatch 16's Ryan Leckey showcased some of our area’s biggest fans Monday morning.