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To Your Health: Reducing symptoms of chronic acid reflux
Many of us have had heart burn from eating too soon before bed, indulging in fatty or spicy foods, or maybe drinking too much coffee. It s a symptom of acid reflux, which is the regurgitation of food
Around Town: Communicate with friends and make a plan for fun
I was chatting with a friend of mine last week who was down in the dumps.
‘Tarzan’ swings into KISS Theatre
There s a lot of physicality in this show, 16-year-old Tate Elliott from Bear Creek said last week as a rehearsal for the KISS Theatre production of Tarzan got under way. We re all monkeys.
Tell Giselle: An ill relative needs more support
My uncle lives alone. He has been fine up until about two years ago, when he started having health challenges every few months or so. Some are more serious than others and have put him in the hospital
Lackawanna County Open Tennis Tournament concludes
The Lackawanna County Open tennis tournament at Scranton Tennis Club recently concluded with top-seeded Steve Lehan and Phil Mercurio defending their Men s A Doubles title by defeating second-seeded J
Remember When: So many uses for a galvanized tub
To the litany of great inventors who made life better for us Morse, Bell, the Wright brothers, Ford, Edison, de Forest and more there is one titan who should definitely be added.
PTPA to bring ‘SpongeBob’ to Hazleton stage
If you ever were or still are a fan of the Nickelodeon show that took its viewers to an undersea realm called Bikini Bottom, you must know SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy.
Fairway Subaru selects Make-A-Wish as Hometown Charity
Fairway Subaru in Hazleton recently presented a check of $15,995 to Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia as part of the 2023 Subaru Share the Love Event.
St. John’s Lutheran Church to host free mini-concert, ice cream social
St. John s Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke, will present a mini concert and ice cream social 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28 in the church basement.
Chilled rhubarb pudding a refreshing summer dessert
I didn t think it was tart, Times Leader taste tester Bill O Boyle said last week, moments after tasting the Norwegian-style Rhubarb Pudding I d made in the Times Leader test kitchen.
Pan pizza with pepperoni (or whatever other meat you like)
I m obviously still on a bit of a non-traditional pizza kick, this time trying my first (I m pretty sure) pan pizza. And while MT & I thoroughly enjoyed the final product, I admit up front the dough g
This Magnolia shows her steel
I was immediately attracted to this book because the author is the daughter of the late best selling author, Dorothea Benton Frank. Dorothea was to the Low Country in South Carolina as Elin Hilderbran
Love conquers all in ‘The Addams Family,’ opening July 21 at Music Box
Smack dab in the middle of the week, this seems like a good time to talk about Wednesday Addams.
The King’s Brass to perform at First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit
The 2023-2024 Arts at First Presbyterian concert series will open with a concert by the King s Brass on Friday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
Dutkos celebrate 70th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Vladimir Dutko of Wilkes-Barre are blessed to be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on July 26. They were married in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral by the Rev. John J. Krask
St. Michael’s plans annual flea market, ziti dinner, ethnic food sale
The parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 N. Main Street, will host their Annual Flea Market and Ziti Dinner on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6. Doors open 9
To Your Health: Managing medications while traveling
I admit it. When Mary and I take a trip, whether it s a week-long vacation, or an extended weekend out of town, I do obsess over the details. While Mary is packing too many shoes, I worry that we ll f
Tell Giselle: A perceived insult turns problematic
I was talking with a friend about a health issue. Nothing dire, fortunately. Sometimes when I have mentioned a story that features an alternative approach my friend tends to poo-poo it. Like intermitt
Montage Mountain Farmers Market resumes on Fridays
The Montage Mountain Farmers Market has returned to Ski Shack at 200 Montage Mountain Road for its fourth year in operation.The market will run weekly through the fall on Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. a