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Husband-and-wife art exhibit to be displayed at King’s College
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Husband-and-wife art exhibit to be displayed at King’s College

· March 21, 2022

There s the Martins daughter Sarah, sporting her cap and gown at King s College.

Long-time physician Dr. Michael Ferraro to retire
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Long-time physician Dr. Michael Ferraro to retire

· March 20, 2022

Dr. Michael Ferraro s eyes brightened when he talked about Ed Feistl, the teacher who nurtured his early love for science.

Bach is back, for festival in Scranton
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Bach is back, for festival in Scranton

· March 17, 2022

Bach is back.

Storyteller Hal Pratt to present ‘Leprechaun Lore’
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Storyteller Hal Pratt to present ‘Leprechaun Lore’

· March 17, 2022

After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, local storyteller Hal Pratt will bring Leprechaun Lore back to the Dietrich Theater in Downtown Tunkhannock at 11 a.m. Saturday March 19 for a free prese

World War II veteran John Swiderski turns 100
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World War II veteran John Swiderski turns 100

· March 15, 2022

Several inches of snow fell in Northeastern Pennsylvania on Saturday, but that didn t keep 100-year-old John Swiderski of Wilkes-Barre away from his birthday party at the Oak Grove Club.

A fairytale wedding
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A fairytale wedding

· March 14, 2022

Let s say the only thing you knew about Lauren Timek is that she has portrayed Belle in Beauty and the Beast.

Remembering a daughter gone ‘too soon’
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Remembering a daughter gone ‘too soon’

· March 13, 2022

Rose Hometchko s birthday is coming up.

‘World’s biggest blues guitarist’ coming to Kirby Center
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‘World’s biggest blues guitarist’ coming to Kirby Center

· March 10, 2022

You don t want to do the same show every night, virtuoso guitarist Joe Bonamassa said, explaining during a phone interview that he doesn t have a set-in-stone set list.

’80s vibe meets hoedown’ as LTWB puts on ‘Footloose’
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’80s vibe meets hoedown’ as LTWB puts on ‘Footloose’

· March 10, 2022

Talk to the folks who are bringing Footloose to the stage at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre March 11 through 20 and it seems everyone is overflowing with love for this musical.

‘Rectory, Set, Cook!’ shows off priests’ culinary skills
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‘Rectory, Set, Cook!’ shows off priests’ culinary skills

· March 6, 2022

Father Seth Wasnock from St. Maria Goretti Church in Laflin isn t afraid to use really high, kids-don t-do-this-at-home, flames when he makes Bananas Foster for dessert.

School shootings topic of REV Theatre piece
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School shootings topic of REV Theatre piece

· March 5, 2022

People who mispronounce espresso make him mad. So do people who watch a movie and pretend they ve read the book.

Wolfpack Players present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma!”
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Wolfpack Players present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma!”

· March 3, 2022

If it s been a while since you ve seen Oklahoma! perhaps you remember it as a pleasant story about courtship, with a cowboy named Curly singing about how he d like to take a farm girl named Laurey f

Volunteers at St. Barbara’s prepare potato pancakes
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Volunteers at St. Barbara’s prepare potato pancakes

· March 3, 2022

EXETER When volunteers opened the door to the Parish of St. Barbara Food Sale, shortly before noon on Ash Wednesday, close to 20 customers were already lined up and eager for potato pancakes.

‘Silver Sneakers’ exercise classes draw mostly women
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‘Silver Sneakers’ exercise classes draw mostly women

· February 28, 2022

For at least two hours a week, Nancy Snee of Wilkes-Barre Township said with a smile, I know I m going to be moving.

From Aegean Sea to LCCC’s campus, artists celebrate beauty they see
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From Aegean Sea to LCCC’s campus, artists celebrate beauty they see

· February 26, 2022

Artist Kathy Whiton admits she s not a fan of ice, snow or below-freezing temperatures.

Broadway in Scranton brings ‘South Pacific’ to Cultural Center

Broadway in Scranton brings ‘South Pacific’ to Cultural Center

· February 26, 2022

I remember going to the theater and sitting in the audience and wanting so badly to be on the stage, Scranton native Victoria Bost said, recalling the traveling shows that came to the Scranton Cultur

‘British Invasion’ coming to Scranton Cultural Center
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‘British Invasion’ coming to Scranton Cultural Center

· February 21, 2022

Drummer Billy Harrington is too young to have first-hand memories of The British Invasion that ramped up when The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.

Local business: Main Bean Coffee Shop offers cozy atmosphere
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Local business: Main Bean Coffee Shop offers cozy atmosphere

· February 20, 2022

LUZERNE So, where can you find a nice London Fog? We don t mean a raincoat, but a latte made with Earl Grey tea instead of espresso.

Winter Theatre Festival at Wilkes offers three plays
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Winter Theatre Festival at Wilkes offers three plays

· February 19, 2022

Maybe you d like to visit a Texas porch where some good old Southern gals are sipping bourbon and Coke, gossiping and talking about past joys like a ride in a pink Thunderbird that glistened like s

Scooby-Doo and those ‘meddling kids’ to visit F.M. Kirby Center
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Scooby-Doo and those ‘meddling kids’ to visit F.M. Kirby Center

· February 16, 2022

When Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold comes to the F.M. Kirby Center on Sunday, fans of the great big Great Dane will be glad to see he s just as lovable and just asscared-but-plucky in the fac