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Scott Schaffer

Anchor
Scott.Schaffer@wnep.com

Scott joined Newswatch 16 in May of 1999 as an anchor and reporter. He is currently the co-anchor of Newswatch 16 at 6:00, 7:00, 10:00 and 11:00 pm.

He came to WNEP-TV following a stint as morning anchor at WJRT-TV in Flint, Michigan. He got his start in broadcast journalism at Service Electric Cable TV in Allentown, and also worked as an anchor/reporter at WHTM in Harrisburg, before heading to Michigan in 1996.

Since coming to WNEP-TV, Scott has anchored the weekend newscasts, as well as the 5:00 and 5:30pm newscasts. He also covered news stories in every county of the Newswatch 16 coverage area.

Scott is a native of Reading, and graduated from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, with degrees in Communications and Marketing.

Scott is an avid sports fan.

Recent Articles

  • Talkback Feedback: Construction Season

    Posted on: 1:07 pm, May 17, 2013, by , updated on: 12:58pm, May 17, 2013

    Anyone who drives the roads of northeastern and central Pennsylvania knows there is a little bit of construction out there... Read More ›

  • Talkback Feedback: Caller is Always Right

    Posted on: 11:08 pm, May 9, 2013, by

    You know what they say, the customer is always right, but in this week’s Talkback Feedback, we’re amending that adage... Read More ›

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  • Talkback Feedback: Reality Competition

    Posted on: 10:30 pm, May 2, 2013, by

    We decided to bring a little reality competition to this edition of Talkback Feedback. Let’s see which callers are moving... Read More ›

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  • Talkback Feedback: Musical Edition

    Posted on: 10:49 pm, April 25, 2013, by

    It’s a musical edition of Talkback Feedback this week! “Musical” is a strong word. It’s really just an effort to... Read More ›

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  • Talkback Feedback: The RailRiders

    Posted on: 11:18 pm, April 11, 2013, by

    The RailRiders had a successful first week at the box office, but not so much on the field, and definitely... Read More ›

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  • Grass Getting Green At PNC Field

    Posted on: 4:36 pm, April 4, 2013, by

    MOOSIC — After a year with no team, a sellout crowd is filing into the newly-renovated PNC Field for the... Read More ›

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  • Excitement Builds For RailRiders Opener

    Posted on: 4:24 pm, April 4, 2013, by , updated on: 05:18pm, April 4, 2013

    MOOSIC — A new season of AAA baseball in Northeastern Pennsylvania is about to get underway. Baseball fans are expected... Read More ›

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  • Talkback Feedback: Gallon Smashing

    Posted on: 10:46 pm, March 28, 2013, by

    You see someone slip and fall in the supermarket. You go over to help, and then you realize you’ve been... Read More ›

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  • Talkback Feedback: Vandalism and Too Much Irish

    Posted on: 10:37 pm, March 21, 2013, by

    Vandalism at a police station has people talking, and some folks say enough with the celebrations for the Irish. Read More ›

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  • Getting in on the Madness

    Posted on: 9:55 pm, March 21, 2013, by , updated on: 10:44pm, March 21, 2013

    WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP — There were basketball games going on in arenas around the country all week for the NCAA tournament.... Read More ›

  • Talkback Feedback: All Positive

    Posted on: 10:56 pm, March 14, 2013, by

    It’s been said that sometimes Talkback 16 can be a little negative. Not this week! That means it’s not an... Read More ›

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  • Talkback Feedback: Insulting Newswatch 16 Employees

    Posted on: 10:47 pm, March 7, 2013, by

    It’s not unusual for a Talkback 16 caller or two to criticize how we do things at WNEP. What’s unusual... Read More ›

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