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166th Bloomsburg Fair opens Friday with preview day
They want to see the big pumpkins, admire the animals, hear the music.
‘Feel free to make it again’
Why am I thinking about peaches? I asked myself as I drove home from an interview on a recent evening. Hmm. Why am I actually smelling peaches? It s a heavenly aroma, but why
A fund for Billie Jo
Ask Billie Jo Walker about her typical day, and she ll tell you she wakes up in the morning and my husband, God love him, he takes me off of my machine and writes down my numbers temperature, weigh
Actors Circle to present comedic thriller ‘Deathtrap’
Actors Circle board of directors are pleased to announce their upcoming 40th season.
Around Town: Week made for a busy social calendar
The last week has been a whirlwind of socialization and fun.
‘Voices: Immigration’ exhibit opens at Pauly Friedman Gallery
So many white plastic rosaries were hanging from the delicate branches in the art gallery, they had a curtain-like effect.
Misericordia University Community Choir seeks new members for fall
The Misericordia University Community Choir is seeking new members for its fall virtual program. The choir is open to Misericordia students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. Prior choral
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ opens at JJ Ferrara Center Sept. 24
As the first act of Who s Afraid of Virginia Woolf draws to a close, a middle-aged and very drunk professor named George skips around in a circle, pulling a young woman named Honey with him as he si
Diva Theatre will debut ‘It’s Not Easy Being’
As three children play let s-pretend, they argue over who gets to be the knight.
Commemorating Catlin and his grand idea
When you think of Yellowstone National Park, what comes to mind?
Detroit Pizza? Here’s a thick crust pizza where the dough doesn’t dominate
MT and I have done the focaccia style pizza a few times in restaurants with the same result: The thicker dough usually has some compelling seasoning, and they often top it with novel ingredients tha
St. Jude School welcomes new, returning students
Saint Jude School in Mountain Top recently welcomed back its faculty, students and staff as the school year got off to a wonderful start. With several new faculty members and over 40 new families join
Life at Full Throttle: A prime location for dining in the Poconos
Located in the midst of the beauty of Lake Harmony is a restaurant I love. Louie s Prime has a cozy, rustic atmosphere and warm hospitality that feels like home. I ve been going to Lake Harmony for as
Around Town: A chance for a great night out at the drive-in
When I think about the Wyoming Valley, I think about the many great people who have influenced me.
It’s 65 years for the class of ‘56
When Bill James was a student at Kingston High School, he drove a Ford with wooden sides, and painted it pink and blue.
Worshippers pray for 9/11 victims, first responders
The noon-time Mass in the Chapel of Christ the King was more crowded Friday than on a typical weekday, as about 50 worshippers gathered to remember the victims of 9/11 and first responders everywhere.
Quiet Valley plans annual Harvest Festival
Quiet Valley s 47th Annual Harvest Festival October 9th and 10th, 2021
Original show ‘Tall Green Plumber’ opens tonight at Little Theatre
Just ask the cast how they feel about opening Tall Green Plumber at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre tonight Sept. 10 and you ll hear such comments as It s amazing! It s fantastic! and We get to
‘I would climb a tree’
Frances Zola of Hanover Township, who turns 100 tomorrow, Sept.10, avidly watches local and national news.
