Lifestyle
Community Champion: Emily’s Gracious Gifts, a fund of The Luzerne Foundation
Emily Longmore was a typical three-year-old who loved animals, the movie Frozen , and bacon mac and cheese. She enjoyed playing veterinarian with her big sister, Lily, playing outside with her big br
Little Ruthie is here, and Nana is over the moon
On Mother s Day, my son Greg, and his fianc Melina, told me they were naming the baby girl they were expecting after me and also Melina s mom (Elizabeth). It was such an unexpected honor. I was speec
Around Town: Recharged and ready for the holidays thanks to fun-filled vacation
There is so much for which to be thankful all of the time.
Guardians of a sacred text
WILKES-BARRE It was printed in London when Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I still walked among the living.
To Your Health: Heart health part of hunting safety
If you re an experienced hunter, your safety checklist is probably second nature.
Community Champion: Dress for Success Luzerne County
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Out on a Limb: Seeing world through ancestor’s eyes
When you compile genealogical information about a military ancestor, of course you focus on the individual s service records and other formal paperwork.
Clooney and Roberts, together again
Starring the superstar tag team of George Clooney and Julia Roberts, who both starred together in Oceans 11 all the way back in 2001. Followed by Oceans 12 in 2004, and then again in Money Monste
Friends on opposite sides of the law
John Grisham is a popular best selling author of 47 books, known for his skillful storytelling and courtroom drama. His home state is Mississippi and the first chapter of this book gives the reader so
To Your Health: Don’t ignore subtler heart-disease symptoms
We re all familiar with chest pain and discomfort as a hallmark of heart disease, but more subtle symptoms, when chronic, can be signs our heart isn t functioning as it should.
Halloween events set for area
Halloween Fun Day, Free trick-or treating at Kirby Park, with games, prizes, bounce house, live music, vendors, food at cost and more, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 30.
Around Town: Many deserving groups that could use your time and talent
I went to a political rally last week in support of a dear friend of mine who is running for statewide office.
Days of strikes, home stills and silent movies
Inflation, politics, crime tired of hearing the same old talk about the same old topics no matter where you go?
Glossy, artsy ‘Blonde’ focuses on Marilyn Monroe
Roughly 60 years since her mysterious and tragic passing, global icon Marilyn Monroe is yet again the subject of this latest, apparently loose biopic. This glossy film is based on the 2000 book unde
To Your Health: Helpful tips for safe Halloween costumes
Halloween is one week away, which means our local little ones are preparing to dress as their favorite cartoon characters, superheroes or monsters.
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