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‘I will be a whole person to you’
Brothers Brian and Ben are grown men, in their 30s or 40s, but they seem to have a lot in common with little kids.

Plains United Methodist Church celebrates confirmation
The Plains United Methodist Church confirmed its most recent confirmation class on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in the presence of family, friends and the church community. Each confirmand received a bible

Wilkes University inducts studentsinto Tri Beta Biology Honor Society
Wilkes Universityrecently inducted nine students to the Theta Delta Chapter of the Beta Beta Beta national biological honor society.

Grave Digger driver looking forward to competition
The best way I can describe it, it s like riding a roller coaster for every single jump, monster truck driver Weston Anderson said. Or very severe turbulence on a plane.

A clever, delicious innovation on fried spuds
The boldest food creation I probably ever made was as a kid, when I buttered two slices of toast and slathered peanut butter, marshmallow and jelly inside. I think I called it the everythingwich. Whil

Airmen of Note to perform at Scranton Cultural Center
The United States Air Force Band s Airmen of Note will perform at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on June 26 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.

Scranton UNICO Foundation offersmeal support at Innovation Center
Food security is a critical first step to ensuring that guests of Keystone Mission can begin to focus on transformational self-care that was neglected while they were homeless. In March 2023, Keystone

Wyoming Valley Montessori School plans spring gala
The Wyoming Valley Montessori School will hold its Spring Gala on May 12 between the hours of 6 and 9 p.m. at the Beaumont Inn in Dallas. The event will feature food, entertainment and silent auction.

Hunlock Creek United Methodist Churchplans second Summer ‘Sell-A-Bration’
Hunlock Creek United Methodist Church will hold its second annual Summer Sell-A-Bration 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Hunlock Township Recreation Park, 20 Sunset Lake Rd, Shickshinny, PA

Audubon Society plans annual banquet for June 14
The Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society will hold its annual banquet at Apple Tree Terrace, 4 Newberry Estates, Dallas, on Wednesday, June 14. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

Dietrich Theater’s Spring Film Festival features 21 films
As daffodils and forsythia start to bloom and the Endless Mountains show other signs of spring, the Dietrich Theater in historic downtown Tunkhannock will also blossom with 21 foreign and independent

To Your Health: Recognizing signs of sleep apnea
Marriage, birth of kids, new job, grandchildren all certainly life altering events. I m fortunate to have had each in my life. Another, not perhaps quite so profound, but certainly VERY impactful wa

Big Band Society dancers return to the dance floor
The days of wine and roses laugh and run away like a child at play

Luzerne Foundation Community Champion: Northeast Sight Services
The mission of the Northeast Sight Services is to help blind and visually impaired individuals achieve the best possible quality of life by providing compassionate services and to prevent vision loss

Tell Giselle: Defending one’s bodily and spiritual integrity
I mentioned in a previous column that I might pick up the Gwyneth Paltrow case. To keep it brief, the reason I was glad this case came to trial had to do with the truth and seeking justice. I applaud

‘Ooh, very pretty’ Rainbow Slaw offers eye appeal, taste appeal
Ooh, very pretty, taste tester and page designer Ashley Bringmann said, offering her first reaction to the Rainbow Slaw I d made in the Times Leader test kitchen this week.

Wolfpack Players try to solve mysterious murders in ‘Clue’
The Wolfpack Players will present Clue: On Stage! at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28; 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, in the Wilkes-Barre Area High School auditorium, 2021 Wolfpack

L’Chaim! To Life! To Life!
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match! Find me a find! Catch me a catch!