Jake Sarwar

2 days ago | fox56.com | Jake Sarwar

GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — “She was the most caring and compassionate person anyone would ever meet,” says Jeff Wallis. Jeff Wallis lost his wife, Nancy Rucker-Willis, just before the height of the pandemic. Nancy, a pediatric nurse, was deeply committed to serving her local community. "Her love of nursing was with the kids," Wallis explained. Nancy's sudden death on April 2, 2020, took her family, friends, and the local community by surprise.

3 days ago | fox56.com | Jake Sarwar

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed Monday morning the death of Pope Francis, a day after the Pontiff was seen publicly celebrating Easter. The news of his passing has shocked the world. "He wanted to die at home, and God took him back on Easter Monday of all days, the Octum of Easter," said Fr. Andrew Hvozdovic, reflecting on the Pope's final moments. Fr. Andrew Hvozdovic believes Pope Francis will be remembered for his compassion and love for all creation.

6 days ago | fox56.com | Jake Sarwar

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The future of Moses Taylor and Regional Hospital of Scranton, which has been uncertain for nearly a year, may soon be secured. A coalition of residents, elected officials, and stakeholders has been advocating to keep the hospitals operational. Susan Wiggins, a lab technician, reacted to the recent news of a potential buyer for the hospitals. “My colleagues and I have since grown weary of the occasional tidbit of information that we received regarding a pending sale.

1 week ago | local21news.com | Jake Sarwar

Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. (WOLF) — A local round of the National Civics Bee in Schuylkill Haven took an unexpected turn when State Senator David Argall posed a question to a 12-year-old participant that many are calling inappropriate. The event, held on Wednesday, featured students presenting and defending essays on various civics issues. One sixth grader, who had successfully advanced through two rounds, was prepared to defend her essay on the topic of book bans.

1 week ago | fox56.com | Jake Sarwar

Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Co. (WOLF) — A local round of the National Civics Bee in Schuylkill Haven took an unexpected turn when State Senator David Argall posed a question to a 12-year-old participant that many are calling inappropriate. The event, held on Wednesday, featured students presenting and defending essays on various civics issues. One sixth grader, who had successfully advanced through two rounds, was prepared to defend her essay on the topic of book bans.