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Events: Celebrating Halloween with harvest-time fun
I haven t had anyone call for help yet, Logan Broyan said with a laugh, explaining that folks who visit the maze at his family s farm in Nescopeck tend to find their way out of the dried cornstalks i
Community Champion: THE PASCO L. SCHIAVO NONPROFIT FORUM
Last week the Luzerne Foundation held its first Pasco L. Schiavo Nonprofit Forum, awarding $125,000 to 24 charitable organizations based in the Greater Hazleton Area and Weatherly.
Tell Giselle: More than enough reasons to vote
A student wants to know why even vote when there is an evenly divided politic that holds the status quo firmly entrenched. His complaint is that the big issues of inequality and the decline of the mid
Out on a Limb: Glen Alden Coal Co. records available
Genealogists, are any of you old enough to remember the classic radio show The Shadow ? It was about a fellow named Lamont Cranston who could turn himself invisible to fight crime. In our area, it ra
Pancakes from scratch? Easier than expected
Pancakes had to be one of the earliest stove-top things I made, right after scrambled eggs, though always with a mix. As a weight-saving meal before freeze-dried dinners became easy to get, Jay and I
Act Out Theatre Group to present ‘Tuck Everlasting’
Act Out Theatre Group will present Tuck Everlasting for two weekends, with productions through Oct. 30.
‘Little fund-raiser’ makes a large impact
The Ladies Golf Association of the Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit recently held their annual tournament to benefit an organization that prioritizes helping women and children in need. This yea
Perennially popular ‘Rocky Horror’ returnsto Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
You could see a family of four next to a 95-year-old in a leather jacket. You ll see everything, cast member Michael Speranza. 22. of Scranton said, explaining who might be in the audience when The
Sweet Valley teen holding ‘sleepout’ to help the homeless
Tonight s temperatures may dip into the 30s, but Juliet Price is undeterred.
Mill Memorial Library to host ‘Love Literacy for Life’
The Mill Memorial Library Board of Trustees will host a Love Literacy for Life annual fundraising event 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. There will be hors d oeuvres, desserts, wine sampling, music by
W-B Kiwanis Club donatesto Special Needs Playground Project
The Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis Club recently donated to the Wilkes-Barre City Special Needs Playground Project. Mayor George Brown joined members of the Kiwanis Club at a meeting to accept the donation.
Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame, Pioneer Aggregates lead campaign to assist local agencies
The Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame recently directed a campaign to assist non-profit organizations within Luzerne County. Quarterly distributions have been designated to provide necessary support,
Dr. Edwards Memorial Church will host Hymn Sing on Nov. 6
Dr. Edwards Memorial Church, Church & Main Streets, Edwardsville will host a Hymn Sing at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in the Sanctuary. Mrs. Bette L. Devers will be the Master of Ceremonies, the Rev. Wayne
Keeping schools safer
This is not just my book. This is my passion, Joseph J. Harris wrote in the introduction to School Security, the Risk Assessment Blueprint.
Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner to give free piano recital
On Sunday, Oct. 23, Performance Music at The University of Scranton will present a recital by critically and popularly acclaimed award-winning pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner. The performance begins
‘Intro To Natural Gas’ popular among Tech students
Students in Luzerne County are getting an overdue introduction to the natural gas industry that has already provided family-sustaining jobs for so many northern PA residents. Lackawanna College, which
Distinguished Author Award to honor Ayad Akhtar
Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright, novelist and screenwriter Ayad Akhtar will receive the 2022 Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award from The University of Scranto
Grateful Dead movie will celebrate 1972 concert in Copenhagen
The Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock is one of the cinemas worldwide celebrating the return of The Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies on Tuesday, Nov, 1 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11
To Your Health: Stay active in cold weather for heart, balance
Even though the fall has been quite beautiful in NEPA so far, as the weather gets really cold, it ll be tempting to spend more time inside.
60 years since Vatican II
I don t know if you can see this, but right there is Monsignor (David) Tressler, the Rev. Daniel Issing said, pointing to a photo that showed some of the 3,000 bishops who had gathered in Rome for th