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Scranton Prep students deliver Valentine’s Day flowers to Allied Services residents
Scranton Preparatory High School students recently delivered Valentine s Day flowers for residents at Allied Services Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as part of a project for their Non-profi
Ninety years ago, she was a ‘Valentine’s Day present’
A little more than nine decades ago, a young woman in Wilkes-Barre felt so despondent over the death of her little boy that she told her husband she wanted to move back to Italy.
Around town: Don’t miss out on voting for the Best of the Best
The past week was a whirlwind.
Lackawanna College athletics administrators transition into new roles
Lackawanna College in Scranton has announced that Athletic Department administrators will transition into new roles. Current Director of Athletics Joya Whittington will transition to her new role as t
Young Women of Color campus group donates COVID supplies
A simple conversation starter turned into a generous donation that East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Cornelia Sewell-Allen, Ed. D., couldn t
An antidote to pandemic blues, with some assembly required
PARIS (AP) He hunches at the dining room table, putting the finishing touches on his miniature World War II tank. Deep in concentration, he keeps his hand steady as he works to make the scaled-down
Life at Full Throttle: Plan a Valentine’s Day to remember
I love event planning; it was one of my favorite things about being in the restaurant business.
Around town: Send your favorite restaurant a Valentine’s Day present
I m feeling the spirit of love today.
AllOne Charities grant helps St. Vincent Kitchen address food insecurity
Saint Vincent de Paul Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre has been awarded a $25,306 grant from the AllOne Charities Collaborative Philanthropy Fund.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre advisory board member receives award
Penn State Wilkes-Barre alumnus and advisory board member Jim Reino has been announced as the winner of this year s Hayfield Award for Excellence in Service to Campus/Community.
Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity receives $5,000 grant from MotorWorld Toyota
Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity recently received a $5,000 grant award from MotorWorld Toyota to help fund their current home restoration project on Market Street in Pittston Township. The donatio
Dorothy T. Withey Carroll celebrates a century
Dorothy T. Withey Carroll, a resident of The Village at Greenbriar, recently turned 100, but she doesn t feel old.
Community comes together ‘to save a little life’
Little Evee is one lucky kitten, thanks to some dedicated firefighters and a generous neighbor.
Grant awarded to Children’s Center of Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties
The Children s Center,a child advocacy center serving Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties administered by Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania, was recently awarded a grant in the amou
Community Choir at Misericordia seeks new members
DALLAS TWP., Pa. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Misericordia University Community Choir will remain virtual this season.
GIM International features Penn State Wilkes-Barre surveying engineering project in publication
A project completed in Penn State Wilkes-Barre s Surveying Engineering Program has received international recognition. Realistic Virtual Reality Environments from Point Clouds was featured in a story
Around town: Rest in peace, Suzy. You will be missed
Losing a pet is like losing a part of your family.
Perthes disease won’t keep this young athlete out of the game
Danine and Steve Wool were told their son, Tucker, would probably graduate high school in a wheelchair. At 18 months, Tucker was diagnosed with Perthes disease by a Geisinger family physician. He had
Educational Alliance grant helps MMI purchase six circuit drawing pens
MMI Preparatory School recently purchased six Circuit Scribe drawing pens and additional refills with a $500 Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance grant received from Onvo.
Lake-Lehman students achieve honor roll status
The following students have achieved honor roll status at Lake-Lehman Junior/Senior High School.