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Making thumb-print cookies for Mother’s Day
I knew I wouldn t like it, Times Leader reporter and taste tester Hannah Simerson said, throwing me an apologetic glance after tasting a thumb-print cookie. I don t hate it. I just don t like jelly.
A cyclone and apples and witches! Oh, my!
We get to scream and throw apples, said 10-year-old Harley Ankner, who plays a tree in her school play.
Reflections on Rock and Roll HOF class
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its latest class last week, and it s a diverse group that has a little bit for everyone. In general, the class is more modern than many of those of the past, r
Easy, health three-bean salad
There s something about a multi-bean salad with the right dressing at the right chilled temperature that reminds me of a clear, calm summer day. This is a bit surprising considering I wasn t much of a
Back Mountain Chamber plansDance the Night Away event
The Back Mountain Chamber s Cultural Committee will hold a Dance the Night Away event, set for Friday, Aug. 11 at Irem Country Club Pavilion in Dallas. Doors open at 6 p.m., food will be provided by A
Plains Rotary honors winners of essay contest
Plains Rotary hosted the winners of its 2023 Essay Contest along with their families and teachers at their May 3 dinner meeting.
Montrose Wine Walk returns with live music, shopping and wine
The Montrose Wine Walk will offer visitors a chance to stroll through historic downtown Montrose and sample a variety of wines, craft beers, and tasty bites from local vendors.
Documentary ‘Agnes’ returns to Kirby Center
The critically-acclaimed documentary film Agnes will return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Wilkes honors Outstanding Adult Learner
Wilkes University named Cristina Spradlin of Exeter as Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Award. She will graduate on May 20, with a bachelor of arts in psychology.
Everhart Museum will celebrate 115th anniversary
In celebration of its 115th anniversary, the Everhart Museum will host Everhart 115 Community Day, a free community event on Saturday, May 20, as a thank you to all of Northeastern Pennsylvania for it
To Your Health: Understanding heart palpitations
It s not uncommon to feel a fluttering sensation in your chest, neck or throat when your heart beats with a rapid or irregular rhythm for a few seconds.
Volunteers clean up Cedar Crest Cemetery
Pausing from raking leaves at the historic cemetery on Knob Hill Road in the Back Mountain, Noralie Williams of Swoyersville said she s been attending nearby Trucksville United Methodist Church for fi
Tell Giselle: Digesting information for optimal growth
Those who follow my work know that my answers to most queries will often address a connection to one s path of peacemaking. Sometimes this leads to improving or cultivating one s critical thinking ski
Taylor Swift returns to Nashville, reveals ‘Speak Now’ date
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Taylor Swift is playing catch-up with her fans this year in a massive and impressive stadium show that embraces her artistic reinventions.
Nurse’s Week: Dan Reilly
We re talking about a phase of life, hospice nurse Dan Reilly said. This is the most difficult one.
FamilySearch offers free webinars
FamilySearch, the free online data base, is offering this month a series of webinars on their FamilyTree feature.
ESU students commissioned as second lieutenantsduring Army ROTC ceremony
Two East Stroudsburg University students were commissioned as second lieutenant during an Army ROTC commissioning ceremony on Monday, May 1.
It’s science vs. art at the Lapin Agile
It s 1904 and Albert Einstein (Dave Giordano) and Pablo Picasso (Eric Lutz) just met at a bar in Paris. What happens next? If you attend Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre s production of Picasso at the
Sam Zavada: One scene I love in every live-action Star Wars TV episode
We re in an exciting age for Star Wars media. The television series we have gotten over the past few years (The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor) have given us stories abou