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‘Portrait of the Queen’ coming to Dietrich Theater
Queen Elizabeth II has been described as the most photographed, the most loved and talked about, spied upon, praised, criticized, popular woman on the planet.
More leftover ham? Have a penne, Try a penne
Yes, I already tried one new recipe to get rid of our leftover ham from the Christmas Day dinner, a ham and potato au gratin. And yes, MT made split pea soup that included the bone in the broth and a
To Your Health: Varicose veins are preventable and treatable
As winters in Northeastern Pennsylvania go, this one s been pretty mild so far. Officially, it just started on Dec. 21, so I d be surprised if we get through March without some bitterly cold weeks and
There’s still time to audition for Luzerne County and Beyond … Got Talent
After a dazzlingly successful debut last year, Luzerne County s Got Talent is back to showcase the stars of our area once more, with its search expanded outside the borders of the county, and a new na
Local priests prepare for Rectory, Set, Cook! II
Yes, that s Father Joseph Pisaneschi putting savory stuffing into homemade ravioli.
Tell Giselle: Overcoming the power of denial
Several queries from younger adults wanting to know how to be a writer opens up a New Year resolution discussion that applies to those of all ages and passions:
ESU’s Madelon Powers Gallery to host Martin Luther King Jr. exhibition
East Stroudsburg University s Madelon Powers Gallery will host a special Martin Luther King, Jr. gallery exhibition featuring the artwork submitted for the Julianna V. Bolt Art Contest. The exhibition
Allied Services Scranton Transitional Rehab Unit recognized as Best Nursing Home
Allied Services Scranton Transitional Rehab Unit has been recognized as a 2022-23 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report.
Left over ham becomes “comfort food” with potato au gratin recipe
This is comfort food, MT said when I served up a new (for us) recipe picked specifically to use up what was a lot of extra ham from Christmas dinner at our house. It s good.
Brendan Fraser’s performance elevates ‘The Whale’
Bohemian director Darren Aronofsky has brought his audiences some really colorful films over the years. Most notably in 2000 was his most established cult following film called Requiem For a Dream,
Consider ‘Plane’ a jolt of fresh air
Scottish actor Gerard Butler ( P.S. I love You ) returns as dashing and tough as ever as overworked pilot Brodie Torrance, wanting to get through this one last commercial flight, so he can go visit hi
Remember When: Comic books live on in my memory
So, there I was, sitting in St. Anthony s office while the great saint stared at me with a look of dismay on his face.
Hate mushy oatmeal? Try baking it with pears and pumpkin seeds
I love this, page designer and taste tester Ashley Bringmann said as she sampled Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal from the Times Leader Test Kitchen. I love oatmeal, especially when it has things in it that ad
St. Jude students attend Christmas Carnival
What do cookies and cocoa, the Macarena and an indoor snowball fight have in common? They are all part of a fabulous day at the Holy Redeemer High School Christmas Carnival.
Tunkhannock Lions collect toys for Wyoming Cops for Kids program
The Tunkhannock Lions recently held their annual chicken and biscuit dinner and toy drive. This year the toys were donated to Wyoming Cops for Kids.
To Your Health: New year a great time to quit smoking
Each January, as we embrace the new year, I think of ways we can improve our wellness.
‘A wonderful way to keep learning’
The Tunkhannock Public Library and the Dietrich Theater invite everyone to read The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go, two novels by Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro, as part of this year s
Tell Giselle: Ways to restore intimacy Part 2
Continuing with last week s theme about how to get partners to happily sleep in the same bed, we will turn to what else is keeping couples, of all ages, apart.
Bloomsburg University honor graduate off to Yale School of Medicine
A hospital experience as an 11-year-old in his native Venezuela sparked a life s calling in Manuel Gutierrez that he s carried onward as a high school exchange student to Bloomsburg University and eve