Stacy Lange

Scranton

Weekend Reporter and Anchor at WNEP-TV (Moosic, PA)

Reporter & Anchor for @WNEP Newswatch 16. Storyteller, Scrantonian, and Syracuse grad. A believer in local news and human kindness.

Articles

Local bridal shop battles tariff challenges

2 weeks ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

SCRANTON, Pa. — Tunis Bridal Shoppe has been here along Birney Avenue in Scranton for 37 years. Owner Cindy Fisch says the last five have been the most challenging, "I have seen a very lot in 37 years, and we made it through COVID; that's been the biggest challenge so far. Up until the tariffs." The Trump administration's rollout of global tariffs is uniquely impacting Tunis and bridal shops all over the country since the vast majority of wedding dresses purchased in the U.S. are made in China.
After 33-year wait, new hope emerges to identify 'Albert Crazy Buffalo'

2 weeks ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

SCRANTON, Pa. — At the end of a row of unmarked graves in Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton, a team is digging up a body. But the Lackawanna County Coroner's Office urges this is a good thing. "Most exhumations, we're doing it for criminal purposes. This is kind of a feel-good thing. Maybe we can reunite this guy, this person, with a family member who may not know where he disappeared to. That's our hope," said Jesse Van Deusen, Lackawanna Co. Chief Deputy Coroner.
Hundreds of parishioners gather for final mass at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Scranton

2 weeks ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

SCRANTON, Pa. — The sound of hundreds singing hymns echoed in Scranton's south side Sunday afternoon. A reminder to long-time parishioners of how things used to be at Nativity of our Lord Church on Orchard Street. "You see, the church is very filled, but it hasn't been that way in so long; you just see the demise of people not coming to church, what's happened to it," said Nativity school alumnae Karen Clifford of Moscow.
Rite Aid closures to impact local pharmacies in Lackawanna County

3 weeks ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

OLYPHANT, Pa. — Here at Better Health Pharmacy & Wellness on the Burke Bypass in Olyphant, workers are already fielding calls from Rite-Aid customers looking to move their prescriptions. You'd think that would be good news for the Lackawanna County pharmacy's owner, Eric Pusey. Not necessarily, he said. “Is this good news for community and independent pharmacies?” Pusey said. “We don't know.
Lyra, overlooked, is still looking for a home

3 weeks ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

SCRANTON, Pa. — It might take a few extra steps here at St Cats and Dogs of Nat Aug Zoo in Scranton, but if you choose to do a little bit of extra work, your efforts will pay off in spades. Because at the end of the aisle here, you'll meet Lyra, a sweet tortoise tabby kitty who, despite her efforts, seems to get overlooked. Lyra came to the shelter in December as a stray and a new mama. She is still at the shelter after all her kittens were adopted out.
With his father in mind, Mullins seeks funding program for neurodegenerative diseases

3 weeks ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

BLAKELY, Pa. — On Thursday on the state House floor in Harrisburg, state Representative Kyle Mullins stumped for research he takes personally. “Awareness only gets a cause so far,” Mullins, of Lackawanna County, said. “It must be accompanied by action." The legislation he is talking about, House Bill 704, establishes a neurodegenerative disease research program in Pennsylvania. Mullins introduced the bill last year. It passed the state House this week and now heads to the state Senate.
Lackawanna County rescue hosts 'kitten shower' in Scranton

3 weeks ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

SCRANTON, Pa. — Preparing for a newborn requires a lot of work. It turns out that's true for kittens as well. In preparation for a busy summer season, rescue workers at Street Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo in Scranton are getting ready for their annual kitten shower. You’re invited (just don't tell the dogs). “Really, it is what gets us through the season,” said Katrina Organ, of Street Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo.
Pa. farmers face challenge as May rains delay strawberries

4 weeks ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Believe it or not, we began the month of May in a drought, which had farmers in northeastern and central Pennsylvania praying for rain. Their prayers were answered, and then some. That has created a different challenge for this season's strawberry crop. Farmer Craig Pallman of Pallman Farms in South Abington Township said his strawberry fields needed rain when May began. But not as much as we received.
Lackawanna State Park pool reopens for the summer

4 weeks ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — It has been an exceptionally long wait for pool season at one state park near Clarks Summit. The pool at Lackawanna State Park has been closed to swimmers for most of the past four summers. But, park officials say the problems that have plagued the pool are in the past. "It's fantastic. It has been a process, and we appreciate the patience of the community around this, but we are just excited to be open and start welcoming visitors back in," said park manager Lee Dillon.
Bingham's Family Restaurant wins Best Roadside Diner

1 month ago | wnep.com | Stacy Lange

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — News that Bingham's Family Restaurant in Lenox Township was named the Best Roadside Diner in America is unsurprising to the folks inside. "Forty years I've been coming here, and I've never been disappointed," said Jean O'Donnell, Acre Lake. "There's so many choices for food, and of course, the pies and the cream puffs," said Veronica Thomas, Acre Lake. "The food is fantastic, the pies are the best, everything here is fantastic," said Dave Frishko, Greenfield Township.

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