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Out on a Limb: Ancestors were less likely to live in cities
Eighty percent of the population of the United States now lives in urban areas, the Bureau of the Census reported recently.
Wringing that last bit of flavor from remnants of holiday ham
This fog s as thick as peanut butter.
‘Good Nurse’ may well leave you haunted, shaken
Now let s admit it who doesn t just love a naughty nightshift nurse? Well, you won t be saying that after witnessing this particular one. Hell no! Based on the unthinkable true story of nurse Charli
Members of Dallas Rotary ring bells for Salvation Army
On Dec. 9 and 10, more than two dozen members of the Dallas Rotary once again spent a December weekend taking turns ringing the bells for more than 12 hours for the Salvation Army. They raised hundred
Rotary Club presents Paul Harris Fellow Award
The Paul Harris Fellow Award, the most prestigious award of Rotary International, has been presented by the Rotary Club of Wyoming to past-president Thomas Mosca at the club s recent Christmas party a
Four attorneys admitted to practice in Federal Court for New Year
Atty. Colleen J. Borum, Atty. Marley E. Mullery, Atty. Joshua J. Perry, and Atty. Mara Stella were admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania at a grou
Jelly meatballs? Yes. Happy New Year!
Jelly donuts, jelly rolls, Jelly Belly jelly beans, and of course, peanut butter and jelly. These have always been the jelly foods I knew.
To Your Health: Holiday stress and high blood pressure
I hope you and yours have had happy holidays thus far and are preparing for a joyful new year.
United Way donates $30k to Child Development Council
Bill Jones, President & CEO of the United Way of Wyoming Valley, recently presented a $30,000 check to the Child Development Council.
Tell Giselle: Changes to sleeping arrangements confound some couples
I am going to consolidate the issue a number of people have presented me with, that concerns a change from a shared bed, beginning with:
Supporting the next generation of conservation leaders
Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education Center was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation administered by The Scranton Area Community Foundation for its Youth Conservati
NEPA Chamber Music Society to present‘Tempestuous Harmony’ concert
The Chamber Music Society of NEPA will present a concert Tempestuous Harmony at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit on Sunday, January 8 at 4 p.m. The program will feature piano quartets
Remember When: Put your feet on the ottoman and we’ll reminisce
Every Christmas I was hoping like crazy for a chemistry set.
Visitors welcome winter at Nescopeck State Park
Down the hill, winter spill. Frozen lake, where s the brake? Snowball fight, what a night!
Bishop Bambera ordains eight men as permanent deacons
On Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, the Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton, ordained eight men as permanent deacons for the Diocese of Scranton at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton.
DeAngelo Contracting Services donates gifts for local children
DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) recently held a Toys for Tots drive to make the holiday extra special for local kids in need. DCS and their employees filled over two bins with a total of 52 toys t
LCCC Alumni Association plans Caribbean cruise, raffle
The Luzerne County Community College Alumni Association will hold an LCCC Alumni and Friends Cruise in summer 2023.
‘Just like Grandma used to make’
Just like Grandma used to make, executive editor Joe Soprano said on Wednesday afternoon, after he d sampled an anise cut-out cookie from the Times Leader test kitchen.
Wright Center staffers present ‘Healthy MOMS: It Takes a Village’
Maria Kolcharno, LSW, director of addiction services, and Marcella Garvin, Healthy Maternal Opiate Medical Support program lead case manager at The Wright Center for Community Health, recently collabo
Add some bright color to your holiday snack platter
Back in ancient times, when some schools still used a thing called a mimeograph to give copies of text a distinctive scent, West Hazleton High School staged an annual Christmas concert. If I remember