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Allied Services celebrates ‘Miracle Makers’ among its staff
Allied Services Integrated Health System recently honored the contributions and successes of employees from various divisions with their bimonthly Miracle Maker breakfast. The gathering was held at th
From ‘Junk Man Rag’ to ‘Eleanor Rigby’
Does anyone here play an instrument? Leah Valenches asked, as she took a break from playing her violin.
Rummage and bake sale, clothing giveawayplanned at Plains United Methodist
The fellowship of the Plains United Methodist Church, 133 North Main St., Plains will hold an indoor/outdoor clothing giveaway, rummage sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13.
The Dietrich continuing to help drive tourism
Would you like to learn some of the details about the Dietrich that we shared with a class of 13 leaders?
Eighth grade at St. Jude School present Living Stations of the Cross
In what has become a tradition at Saint Jude School in Mountain Top, the eighth grade students led the school community in a prayerful rendition of the Stations of the Cross during Holy Week.
Wilkes University recognized for branding efforts
Marketing Communications at Wilkes University was recently recognized by CUPRAP (College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals) at the 16th annual CUPPIE Awards and Spring Profe
To Your Health: Practice self care to reduce anxiety
May 1 marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, and although there s a wide spectrum of mental health conditions and treatment options, there are some feelings that are familiar to many of
Around Town: Marvelous event celebrates Leadership Northeast
It s hard to believe a week ago the temperatures were in the 70s and 80s and we donned shorts and T-shirts in what we thought was the beginning of warm-weather season.
Tell Giselle: More on the no-no Cancer List
My 75 column in this series included seven suggested points concerning cancer. This was an incomplete list of what not to say, what not to do, what to do, with and for someone you know has cancer. The
The Street Art Society of NEPA: Revitalizing Communities Through Public Art
In just a few short years, the Street Art Society of NEPA, a fund of the Luzerne Foundation, has made a significant impact upon our region. Through their dedication to empowering artists, enriching co
‘It pops out at you and really wakes you up’
I like the way she uses color, Misericordia alum Joe Simon of Swoyersville said as he admired paintings by folk artist Mona Pande. It pops out at you and really wakes you up.
Graham Academy students serve as honorary city officials
I m always calling you Chief, and now it means something, Ernest Snyder told his son, Hunter, who had recently put on a badge and a dress blue jacket.
‘Scooby Doo’ won’t be the only ‘dog’ at Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, in partnership with Feld Motor Sports, will host a Monster Trucks and Not So Monster Pups pet supply and adoption event 5 to 7 p.m. Thursda
Remember When: Lessons learned from a part-time job
Five dollars a week wasn t much pay for a part-time job, even in the nostalgia-tinged 1950s.
Butterflies visit Montessori School
You guys will go home tonight and take off your socks and shoes and stick your feet in your spaghetti, right? a jovial Dave Folk asked a group of youngsters at the Wyoming Valley Montessori School.
‘Walk With Frank’ coming to F.M. Kirby Center
Depending on where you measure New York State, it s about 330 miles long and 285 miles wide.
Wyoming Valley West High School names Spartan Seniors of the Month
Wyoming Valley West High School recently selected their March Spartan Spotlight Senior of the Month recipients. The Spartan Spotlight Senior of the Month Program recognizes distinguished students in t
Wilkes University student recognized on2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Wilkes University and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge have announced that Drew Haritos has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.
Wilkes-Barre Area senior wins 2023 Fine Arts Fiesta poster contest
Amber Jones, a 12th grade student, at Wilkes-Barre Area High School s Creative and Performing Arts Academy, has been awarded top honors in the 2023 Fine Arts Fiesta Poster Contest. Her design is featu