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Scott Schaffer

Anchor

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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: Your Help is Needed

Posted on: 10:53 pm, February 28, 2013, by Scott Schaffer

The folks at Pocono Raceway want “the people” to help them rename this year’s first NASCAR race, and the people...
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Talkback Feedback: Harlem Shake

Posted on: 10:56 pm, February 21, 2013, by Scott Schaffer

The latest dance craze sweeping the nation is the Harlem Shake. That’s the same dance that made news over the...
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From Towanda to Harrisburg?

Posted on: 7:36 pm, February 21, 2013, by Scott Schaffer

Where a County commissioner is trying to do something he thinks no one else has ever done! He wants to...
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NJ Casino Plans to File for Bankruptcy, PA Casino Revenue Rises

Posted on: 6:11 pm, February 20, 2013, by Scott Schaffer, updated on: 10:39am, February 21, 2013

Atlantic City’s newest and most expensive casino plans to file for bankruptcy. Compare that to the rising revenue from casinos...
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Talkback Feedback: Two Anchors and Catholics

Posted on: 10:58 pm, February 14, 2013, by Scott Schaffer

Viewers ask why we need two anchors to anchor a newscast, and why we do so much news about Catholics.
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Talkback Feedback: Saying No

Posted on: 11:02 pm, February 7, 2013, by Scott Schaffer

Viewers aren’t happy about our Dream Team Showcase last week, and some folks said we promote alcohol, but we’re just...
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Interview with Governor Corbett

Posted on: 7:18 pm, February 6, 2013, by Scott Schaffer, updated on: 07:29pm, February 6, 2013

WILKES-BARRE — One day after Governor Tom Corbett released his proposed budget for the next fiscal year, he hit the...
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Talkback Feedback: This One’s for the Women

Posted on: 10:54 pm, January 31, 2013, by Scott Schaffer

A lot of interesting stories in the news this week made for some interesting Talkback 16 calls. We have sexist...
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Talkback Feedback: The Inauguration and WNEP’s Big Announcement

Posted on: 9:57 pm, January 24, 2013, by Scott Schaffer, updated on: 11:14pm, January 24, 2013

Viewers had a lot to say about the new newscast coming to WNEP, and some folks voiced their opinion about...
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Kathleen Kane Sworn in as State Attorney General

Posted on: 6:53 pm, January 15, 2013, by Scott Schaffer, updated on: 07:17pm, January 15, 2013

HARRISBURG — Kathleen Kane told the audience that packed the Capitol rotunda for her swearing-in, that the significance of this...
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Talkback Feedback: Turnpike Tolls and Sparklers

Posted on: 10:58 pm, January 10, 2013, by Scott Schaffer

Tolls have gone up again on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and more road repairs in our area. That’s what has our...
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Crimson Tide Fans Gather to Cheer

Posted on: 9:34 pm, January 7, 2013, by Scott Schaffer, updated on: 11:04pm, January 7, 2013

WILKES-BARRE – “Roll, Tide” is a familiar cheer in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but Harry Daugherty doesn’t know of too many other...
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