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Author remembers early experiences in ‘Anthracite Boot Camp’
The other miners knew their friend s young son was terrified of bears. So after they d sent the boy to a wooded area to fill their water bottles, one of them sneaked up behind him, rustled the brush a
Too much turkey? Try Tetrazzini
These are gobbler glory days. The National Turkey Federation estimates 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving and another 22 million at Christmas. At an average weight of 15 pounds, that s more
Dallas Lions Club decorates tree on post office lawn
The Dallas Lions Club recently decorated the tree on the Post Office lawn in the center of Dallas and put up a Christmas display for all to see. The tree lights were lit on Thanksgiving Eve and the fo
Dallas Lions Club members ring bells for Salvation Army
The Dallas Lions Club, as they have for several years, rang the bells for the Salvation Army. The bell-ringing took place during Thanksgiving week and was more productive than ever. Last year the club
St. Jude School students take part in Feed a Friend project
The Saint Jude School community came together, once again, this year to donate all of the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal except for the turkey. Each class was assigned a specific item and the classes
Professor elected to NOW board of directors
Kimberly S. Adams, Ph.D., professor of political science at East Stroudsburg University, has been elected to the board of directors for the National Organization for Women (NOW) in Washington, D.C.
Can’t get enough cabbage?Here are 2 Old World recipes
Many years ago I went to Switzerland with seven friends, and as we worked our way from the eastern part of the country to the west, I remember two things about the food.
‘How Can I Keep From Singing?’
In their video, members of the Arcadia Chorale harmonize on the serene yet haunting chords of How Can I Keep From Singing?
BTE to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ on WVIA-FM
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble and WVIA-FM will present Charles Dickens s beloved story of hope and redemption, A Christmas Carol, in a special radio broadcast on WVIA-FM at noon on Sunday, Dec. 20.
Christmas tree set up in downtown Olyphant
The Borough of Olyphant welcomed its official Christmas tree on Friday, when the 26-foot spruce tree arrived at the town square by the Queen City Train Station.
Mainstreet Galleries hosts Cider Painters of America exhibit
A glamorous woman, accompanied by a swan and surrounded by mystical figures, stands poised on the shore of a lake.
George Rucco promoted to commander in U.S. Navy Reserve
George J. Rucco, CRNA, MS was recently promoted to the rank of Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve while on active duty orders at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
Greater Hazleton Chapter of Penn State Alumni Association contributes to scholarships
The Greater Hazleton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association continued its support of students in the surrounding community with a recent $20,000 contribution to its scholarships at Penn State Ha
PAK Pediatrics introduces PAK Provisions program
The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically impacting our world and in turn local community. One significant result of the pandemic is food insecurity. Food insecurity is defined as the disruption of food i
Dietrich Theater celebrates holiday season
With the help of several volunteers and staff, the interior and exterior of the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock has been transformed into a winter wonderland. According to Dietrich Theater Executive D
Olyphant welcomes Deliah and David children’s clothing store
A new Children s Couture Store recently opened in Olyphant.
Guess what everyone’s wearing at Little Theatre’s ‘Masked Ball’
What do mountain climbers have in common with stagecoach robbers?
A spicy holiday treat: Gingerbread cake
When I brought two fragrant loaves of gingerbread into the newsroom on Thursday, I almost felt like the Brothers Grimm witch whose edible home was so tempting.
WNEP’s Ryan’s Run raises more than $275, 000 for Allied Services
Allied Services proudly announced the outcome of its 11th annual charity campaign. WNEP s Ryan s Run raised a total $275,634 for Allied Services in 2020. This comes during a year when the TCS New York