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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 dedicated hometown heroes. When it comes to firefighting, it’s truly in the blood for the Slusser family ...

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 involved Prince William tying the knot to Kate across the pond.  The other was one we called the “Unroya...

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 things comic books and more, then a new event hitting our area called AlphaGeekCon could be for you t...

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 area for free for some special customers.  "Elderly people, veterans, and disabled people," Olmsted ...

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. They're kids with causes— the focus of this Reasons To Smile segment with Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey. When it comes to fundraising for charities...