Emily Vargas

Reporter · Scranton, PA

Emily Vargas, an alumna of Temple University, has spent the last 6 years covering local issues for the Wilkes-Barre Citizen’s Voice. Her passion for storytelling shines through her coverage of community events and grassroots movements in Scranton.

5 stories from Emily Vargas in Wilkes-Barre

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Breaking ground on Berwick teen center

Newswatch 16's Ariana Mintz stopped by the groundbreaking of the Berwick Teen Center and spoke with those excited to see the center take shape.

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The Culk Hogan Episode | Mr. Curiosity

Joe, Jon and Nikki sit with a very special guest in this episode of Mr. Curiosity — The Culkster himself.

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Halloween safety: Stick to well-lit areas, inspect candy

The Kingston Police offers safety tips for Halloween, urging families to stay in familiar areas, avoid homemade treats, and ensure children are visible.

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Authorities discuss recent string of shootings in Shamokin

They say over the last two months, there have been four shootings, none of which are connected to each other.

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Susquehanna University professor researches why decades of effort failed to put out the mine fire that emptied out Centralia

In the early 60s, the Columbia County community was a vibrant town.

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