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Around town: Giving area businesses a boost in time of need
A few months ago, I touched on Boost Business NEPA in a column, but I didn t devote as much space as it deserves.
Book by local author makes First Ladies come alive
When the Johns Hopkins Hospital asked Caroline Scott Harrison, wife of President Benjamin Harrison, to help raise funds in 1890, she refused unless the hospital would agree to admit women to its medic
Ham and beans soup an ‘awesome’ treat
Awesome! reporter Ed Lewis said after he tasted my homemade ham and bean soup in the newsroom this week.
Retired schoolteacher, would-be pilot, will celebrate a century
You can still hear a bit of mischief in her voice when Anne Adams, soon to celebrate her 100th birthday, talks about learning to fly.
Shrimp bisque a creamy favorite, loaded with flavor
Shortly after MT I married I looked to make a New Year s Eve dinner to impress, and came across Emeril Lagasse s Shrimp Bisque recipe from 2002 as a starter course. Indeed, it may have been 2002, ba
Misericordia University announces names of local dean’s list students
Students at Misericordia University qualify for the dean s list with a 3.55 grade point average or higher. The following local students were named to the dean s list for the Fall 2020 semester:
First Federal Charitable Foundation awards grant to Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School received a First Federal Charitable Foundation grant it will use to purchase a lighting system for its stage, which the school uses for theater productions, Mass and school
Scranton Area Foundation donates $10,000 to support PA 211 NE/Help Line
Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania is excited to announce the Scranton Area Foundation is generously supporting PA 211 NE with a grant in the amount of $10,000.
Hanover Area Junior/Senior High School honor roll is announced
Mr. Daniel Malloy, Principal at Hanover Area Jr/Sr High School is proud to announce the Honor Roll for the firstquarter.
Around Town: Remembering the thrill of a crowd
I remember one of the first articles I ever wrote for this newspaper.
‘The Creative Touch’ owner creates succulent kits
During the 15 years since she established The Creative Touch, local designer Jackie Ruane has filled all sorts of places from bank entrances to insurance offices to restaurant doorways, from recepti
Progressive Care Unit opens at Geisinger Community Medical Center
A new Progressive Care Unit (PCU) featuring private rooms and a modern, evidence-based design is now open at Geisinger Community Medical Center and specializes in caring for the complex needs of traum
Dietrich Theater to offer yoga classes for new year via Zoom
The new year brings new health and wellness opportunities at the Dietrich Theater. Starting in January there will be three innovative yoga classes for you to try. Yoga is a way to promote overall heal
Students named to first-quarter honor roll at Dallas High School
Mr. Gregory S. Riley, Dallas High School Principal, announces the first quarter honor roll.
Junior Knights hockey team helps put the ‘merry’ in Christmas
The 2019 AYHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Jr. Knights hockey team, under the direction of Coach Ray Giroux, recently donated and wrapped gifts for the 2020 Revolution Cares Christmas drive. This holiday dri
Brightly lit, snow-capped setting ‘all for the glory of God’
Gorgeous, Joanne Sorokas commented.
‘Joe left us for a larger stage’
Here s Joe Sheridan at a KISS Theatre workshop, teaching kids how to build a set.
New Year’s Eve dinner? Combine the Champagne with lobster in a salad
For years I ve started New Year s Eve dinner with a terrific, if time-consuming shrimp bisque from Emeril Lagasse. I ll share that next week, after I make it for Thursday night s first course. OK, ful
Students achieve honor roll at GAR Memorial High School
Mrs. Colleen Robatin, Principal of G.A.R. Memorial Junior & Senior High School, proudly presents the members of the First Quarter Honor Roll.
Kiwanis Club of Swoyersville plays Santa for residents of St. Joseph’s Center
The Kiwanis Club of Swoyersville was happy to play Santa for the residents of St Joseph s Center in Swoyersville. Our Kiwanis shopper, Sandi Williams Urzen, recently had a television delivered and ins