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‘I could drink these all summer long’
Woah! Times Leader reporter and taste tester Hannah Simerson said after her first sip of a cold drink from the Times Leader test kitchen. Woah!
Hanover Area Memorial kids show off their talents
HANOVER TWP. When Principal Christa Koter-Langdon stepped onto the auditorium stage at Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School Wednesday morning, the audience erupted into thunderous applause.
Edwardsville Hometown Committee acceptingvendor applications for Pierogi Festival
The Edwardsville Hometown Committee is happy to announce that they are now accepting applications for Food and Non -Food vendors for the 2023 Pierogi Festival.
‘Dysart has no passion, and Alan is all passion’
Let s say you re a casual bystander and you ve just heard or read about a 17-year-old boy who committed a terrible crime.
Lackawanna College will offer nature camps for children this summer
This summer, local youths ages 5 through 13 will have the opportunity to participate in summer day camps, which are focused on connecting children to nature. They will take place at the Lackawanna Col
To Your Health: BE FAST to recognize signs of stroke
All strokes occur when lack of oxygen to the brain causes damage to brain cells, but there are different types of strokes and different causes for each type.
A visit to the ‘truly charming’ Ricketts Glen Hotel
As most of my friends and family know, I m currently utilizing intermittent fasting to help accomplish my fitness goals.
Tell Giselle: Losing one’s billfold along with one’s naiveté
Here is something that I was told that is worth using this space for:
WBRE-TV’s Paola Giangiacomo visits Wyoming Seminary lower school
Wyoming Seminary Lower School students in Kayanne Barilla s public speaking class recently hosted WBRE s Paola Giangiacomo as a guest speaker. Giangiacomo shared her background in the television indus
Out on a Limb: Researching our ancestors’ education
We are entering the season for school graduations, and what better time could there be for finding out as much as we can about our ancestors educations?
Millions ditched cars for bikes during the pandemic. These cities want the habit to stick
MONTREAL (AP) In the agonies of the virus that upended most of the world, millions of people from Bogota to Berlin saw what life could be like on two wheels instead of four.
‘Time is of the essence’
For Tobyhanna Army Depot Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Branch, time is of the essence. A well-organized storage area is paramount to a time-efficient response during an emergency.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ undeniably likable
Whether you are a fan of the Marvel universe or not, the likability factor of this latest and final edition of the Guardians franchise is undeniable. Full disclosure, that previous hailing comes from
‘Gone in the Night’ draws strength from its leads
Gone in The Night, heck it sounds like they named this feature film after me. I m gone the second my head hits the pillow. I could sleep on a bed of rocks, and sleep like a baby just fine. But then a
‘You Hurt My Feelings’ opens rich dialogue between adults
I just want to preface this week s article by noting this is my anniversary week writing for the Times Leader. One year under my belt, the honor has been all mine! Now onto more important things. We w
Moody ‘Nefarious’ is a dialogue film
Oh, the weight of some folks choices and the consequences that ensue. I just thank my lucky stars I am not making weighty decisions like the one Dr. James Martin, played by Jordan Belfi, must make.
‘No Hard Feelings’ a delightfully naughty comedy for adults
In the midst of all the mid-summer PG-13 blockbusters and family films, finally comes an R-rated naughty comedy for the crowd that has long surpassed their tastebuds for pink elephants and lemonade.
WVW’s Black Youth in Action Club raises funds for Ruth’s Place
Wyoming Valley West s Black Youth in Action (BYA) Club recently held bake sales during school to raise money for local charities. On Monday, May 15, BYA members and advisor Ed Groth met with a represe
Wilkes-Barre Chapter of UNICOsupports Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA
On May 3, 2023 the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA received a $2,000 donation from the Wilkes-Barre Chapter of UNICO National. The contribution was presented at Fox Hill Country Club at the 2023 UNIC
‘I can’t stop eating it’
I talked to a friend of yours today, reporter Jen Learn-Andes said last Friday, when she returned to the newsroom after attending a county auction of unused vehicles and equipment. He told me to tel