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Reasons To Smile: A bright spot in Bloomsburg who's been shining for more than a year From Elvis to the Beach Boys, meet this oldies fan who’s making people’s day one Facebook post at a time. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 7:03 AM EDT April 5, 2021 COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Throughout this past year, a lot has changed for so many. People got creative, whether it was with their workouts, the way they worshipped, or just how they would unwind at the end of the day. But for many, one man from Bloomsburg has been a constant.  A consistent ray of sunshine on a num...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What to know about your health Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Newswatch 16 explores who should get screened and at what age. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 7:05 AM EST March 9, 2021 March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The goal of this month-long campaign is to encourage people to get screened for colon cancer. Many physicians agree that when the pandemic hit, colorectal cancer screenings declined across the nation. To tackle this topic, Newswatch 1...

Reasons To Smile: Lackawanna County screenwriter follows dream, film debuts worldwide on International Women’s Day International Women's Day is a time to celebrate women's achievements, and what better day for a movie producer from Moscow to have her film debut worldwide. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 8:02 AM EST March 8, 2021 MOSCOW, Pa. — Monday, March 8, is International Women's Day. It’s a time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. And what better day for a movie producer from Lackawanna County to have her fi...

Guided adventures booming in our area Looking to spice up your outdoor adventures in our area or learn something new while in nature? Guided hikes are gaining popularity during the pandemic. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 8:01 AM EST March 5, 2021 Guided outdoor adventures are a way to escape the ordinary and offer folks a sense of safety. Lately, in our area, the popularity of guided hikes is booming.  A company called Valley To Summit has seen quite the uptick since the pandemic began. Many families and their friends have been taking part in these outdoor, soc...

From PA to Japan, Tobyhanna Army Depot missions haven't stopped since pandemic began We’ve heard many stories about frontline workers whose jobs never stopped. Now, we're getting a look at what some Tobyhanna Army Depot employees have been tackling. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 6:58 AM EST March 4, 2021 The Tobyhanna Army Depot in Monroe County is one of our area’s largest employers, employing around 4,000 people. Among them is Michael McDermott of Scranton whose working more than 6,000 miles away in Yokosuka, Japan. “Which is about an hour south of Tokyo...