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A fake fireplace brought real happiness
Honestly, does anything shout Christmas more than a fake fireplace?
Disney on Ice ‘Into the Magic’ coming to Mohegan Sun Arena
Skater Rhys Anderson has a habit he admits it s become sort of a superstition of always putting on his left skate first.
LCCC Wellness Committee sponsors COVID-19 info session
Dr. Gunnar Kosek, family physician at Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern PA, recently presented an information session on the COVID-19 virus and vaccines at Luzerne County Community College. The
Students graduate from LCCC’s evening/weekend nursing program
Students in the evening/weekend nursing program from the Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. School of Nursing and Health Sciences at the Francis S. and Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. Health Sciences Center at Luzerne
Cookies that ‘taste like Christmas’
Now, that s an anise cookie! executive editor Joe Soprano said. Just like Grandma used to make!
Scouts carol at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility
Girl Scout Troop 32817, who meet at the Firwood United Methodist Church in Wilkes Barre, recently went Christmas caroling to entertain residents at Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing Facilit
Luzerne County Funeral Directors Association conducts fund drive to Toys For Tots
The Luzerne County Funeral Directors Association (LCFDA) conducted a fund drive again this year to benefit Toys for Tots. The drive netted $2750 and was matched by the organization to total $5500. Th
Tiny Santas appear at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
Are these some of Santa s youngest elves?
Blessed Mother statue crowned at Our Lady of Hope Parish
The Christian Women of Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave, Wilkes-Barre, honored the Blessed Mother by participating in a ceremony crowning the statue in the parish rectory. The Rev. John Terry, pas
‘We can see we’re having an impact’
If you saw a group from Moving River Ministries portray a live Nativity on Public Square in late November, you probably remember it as a charming scene.
Kennedy Early Childhood Center announces December students of month
Kennedy Early Childhood Center in Nanticoke is proud to announce the December Student of the Month Winners. These students have excelled in Being Safe, Caring, and Responsible. First row: Cecilia Alex
Solomon Plains Middle School collects food for the needy
Solomon Plains Middle School held its annual canned food drive collection during the month of December. The canned food drive is named after Robert J. Belles Sr. for his dedication to helping the need
Hazleton Rotary Club continues Christmas community service
Hazleton Rotary Secretary Lani Drobnock and her son, John, a member of MMI Preparatory School s Interact Club, were among the Rotarians manning the kettles at Walmart s on Saturday, December 18. The c
Mericle + Marine Corps Toys for Tots Challenge collects toys, money
The eighth annual Mericle + Marine Corps Toys for Tots Challenge, organized by Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services to support the local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve s annual Toys for Tots campaign, r
PSEA donates $9,000 to United Way of Wyoming Valley
The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Northeastern Region office employees have successfully donated $9,000 to the United Way of Wyoming Valley as part of their Annual Season of Giving C
Wyoming Seminary students participate in Nelson Bell Tower STEAM Maker Challenge
Wyoming Seminary students recently participated in The Nelson Bell Tower STEAM Maker Challenge. Dozens of Sem students in Grades 3-12 entered the challenge, submitting works of art including physica
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church announces Christmas schedule
The Christmas 2021 schedule at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 135 River Street, Olyphant, will begin with the Divine Liturgy (Mass) at 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24, Chrismtas Eve and
Misericordia University confers degrees
Sister Helen Marie Burns, R.S.M., Ph.D., a former member of the university s board of trustees, an experienced speaker for national and international gatherings of religious men and women and institut
To Your Health: COVID surge daunting with holiday approaching
This time of year, I usually like to remind folks to be mindful of their heart health as they gear up for holiday indulgence.