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Tell Giselle: Rules for breaking confidences
I recently was told information about a good friend of mine, I will refer to my friend as Jane, that is of such a private nature it was uncomfortable hearing it. The person who conveyed it (let s call
Mainstreet Galleries to host exhibit of work by Brian Keeler
You could look at dozens of paintings by Brian Keeler and come away with the idea the artist spends all of his waking hours outdoors.
What’s new at the Allentown Fair?
Allison Emanuel of Laury s Station was crowned the 2022 Great Allentown Fair Queen on Opening Night, Aug. 31. She was crowned by 2021 Fair Queen MacKenzie Blatt and will reign over the Great Allentown
Conservationist Larry Schweiger to speak atBrodhead Watershed Association celebration
Brodhead Watershed Association will host its annual Members & Friends Celebration on Friday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lawnhaven venue on the grounds of the Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsb
Does anyone else remember clapping erassers?
What do you remember about your grade school days? Winning the spelling bee? Getting yelled at by Miss Jones for being late?
‘Kindness, no war, no hate, no bigotry’
Do you have some bell-bottom jeans in your closet? Or a tie-dye t-shirt? Or maybe a peace symbol pendant dangling from a chain? If you do, Jack and Jill Swersie suggest you dress the part and come to
‘The more the merrier’ at class reunions
This is undoubtedly our last reunion, reunion committee member Isabel Donahue Pisaneschi wrote in a news release, hoping to urge a few more members of the Kingston High School class of 1957 to sign u
‘I thought it was a perfect pickle’
I loved it. I thought it was a perfect pickle, page designer Lyndsay Bartos said after she tasted the latest creation from the Times Leader test kitchen.
Sweet, salty parsnip chips with lime zest
Back when I was looking for ideas for Super Bowl party recipes (I opted to do coconut shrimp at the time) I downloaded, copied, saved and printed this Parsnips Chips recipe for future use. When I got
Dozynki Harvest Festival set for Sept. 11
Volunteers at Holy Mother of Sorrows Church in Dupont are getting ready for the 46th annual Dozynki Harvest Festival, set to begin at 11 a.m. Sept. 11.
D&L Heritage Half Marathon planned for Nov. 6
Registration is open for the Delaware s (DLNHC) 11th annual half marathon, the D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run & Walk, that will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. The course will feature a new route th
Writers Group returns to Dietrich Theater
That great western author Louis L Amour said, Start writing no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.
To Your Health: Identifying and treating poison ivy
With nearly a month of summer and the warm portion of fall ahead of us, there s still plenty of time to enjoy the fields and forests of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
‘So multi-talented, he’s scary-good’
If you re a fan of Mixed Bag, Homegrown Music or All That Jazz, you probably know that George Graham has been hosting and producing those shows on WVIA-FM for a good, long time.
Around Town: A podcast for those still living in the shadows
I recently chatted with an old friend of mine, Scott Stuchkus of Old Forge, who told me about some amazing things he s doing.
Tell Giselle: Novavax Part 2: What are you willing to risk?
Continuing with last week s column topic about Novavax, here is a thoughtful query from an unvaccinated woman:
Out on a Limb: Tracing your ancestors’ education
Genealogists - how much do you know about your Northeastern Pennsylvania ancestors educations?
‘Not your grandmother’s rummage sale’
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church will hold its 12th annual Rummage and Furniture Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 in St. Cyril s School gym, 133 Riv
Allied Services Hospice sponsors Shine Like Susan 5K
Allied Services Hospice & Palliative Care is honored to be a Silver Sponsor of the inaugural Shine Like Susan 5K Run in honor of the late Susan Burke of South Abington Township.
District 14-W Lions’ Mini Golf Tournament will support fight against pediatric cancer
District 14-W Lions, Luzerne County, will host its inaugural Play for the Kids Mini Golf Tournament from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Malacari s Ice Cream and Mini Golf in Mountain Top.