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Kennedy Early Childhood Center honors January Student of the Month winners
Kennedy Early Childhood Center in Nanticoke is proud to announce the January Student of the Month Winners. These students have excelled in Being Safe, Caring, and Responsible. Shown from left are, fir
Dietrich Theater’s Winter Fest offers 21 films over 21 days
We loved them, Dietrich Theater executive director Erica Rogler said, describing the staff s reaction to seeing the trailers for all the films that will be part of Winter Fest, set for Feb. 17 throug
Earnest or playful, that Valentine’s card has a history
NEW YORK (AP) It was Valentine s Day 1917 in the Minnesota farming village of Lewiston, and Fred Roth a fourth grader seems to have come up with just the way to express his love for his sweethea
Hazleton grad uses cultural savvy to improve health of community
Dominican-born Scarlet Pujols Recio first showed signs that she was destined to work in health care at about 6 years old, using parts from an ink pen to pretend to give IV fluids to her Barbie doll.
To Your Health: Risk factors for heart disease
Last week, we examined five ways you can have a positive impact on your heart health. Today, I d like to focus on one of them: understanding risk factors.
Geisinger’s chair of cardiology will participate in GWV chamber live stream
WILKES-BARRE A number of events scheduled locally aim to raise awareness of cardiovascular health issues for American Heart Month 2023, including a presentation this week by a key figure in heart ca
Hamlin’s collapse, recovery bring awareness to heart health
Welcome to American Heart Month!
Tell Giselle: Keeping the love alive post Valentine’s Day
My boyfriend and I are in a slump. This past year each time a holiday or birthday came around it was like pulling teeth to get him to care or do anything. I do not need him to go overboard with his em
Luzerne Foundation Community Champions Series: Our scholarship portal is open!
Our scholarship portal is open, and The Luzerne Foundation invites area high school students to apply online: https://www.luzfdn.org/scholarships-accepting-applications/.
Misericordia students return from service trip to Jamaica
After a hiatus due to COVID, Misericordia University s Mission, Ministry and Service department has returned to Jamaica with students as part of their service trip program.
Bonin brothers earn Eagle Scout rank
Ryan and Jake Bonin of West Wyoming Boy Scout Troop 366 have achieved Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in Scouting. Ryan passed his Eagle Board of review on Sept. 21, 2022, and Jake passed his
Out on a Limb: Genealogists, take a look at the big picture
Sometimes it pays a genealogist to step back and take another good look at the larger picture. If you do, unencumbered by the search (for example) for dates of immigration or census records or obituar
Garlic, basil, sun-dried tomatoes contribute to Tuscan Shrimp’s ‘outstanding’ flavor
So, how did the Times Leader taste testers enjoy my Tuscan Shrimp?
Pittston Area Senior High School announces honor roll
Chris Lazevnick, Principal of the Pittston Area Senior High School announces those students who have qualified for the honor roll for the 2023 second quarter.
White Haven Lions Club accepting scholarship applications
White Haven Lions Club is accepting applications for the 2023 Scholarship Program. The Club is offering at least two $2,000 scholarships this year. Students, regardless of age, are eligible if their p
Author with local ties sets novel in small town of Black Walnut
Author Samuel Gailey grew up in the Wyalusing area, attending grade school and high school there, even exploring a cave or two in his spare time.
International author to give reading at Wilkes University
The Wilkes University English Department will open the Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series with a reading by Zakes Mda at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Kirby Hall Salon. Mda is a South
Northwest Area faculty, staff wear redto raise awareness of heart disease, stroke
Northwest Area School District faculty and staff observed National Wear Red Day on Feb. 3 in support of raising awareness of heart disease and stroke. Pictured are some of the district s staff who par
Spaghetti dinner, show to benefitPlymouth Historical Society, Shawnee Cemetery
The Historic Shawnee Cemetery and Plymouth Historical Society will hold their fourth annual Spaghetti Dinner and Show on Sunday, March 19 at Happy Pizza s Shawnee Room in Plymouth from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m