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Tell Giselle: When unsolicited advice is inadvisable
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. “I’ve got a real problem with figuring out when it is alright to voice my opinion. Sometimes I can seem to get away with it and other times it backfires. Why is it not obvious to my friends that I am being helpful when I tell them what I think?”
Picture This: A Trip to Nescopeck State Park
Earlier this month we visited Nescopeck State Park in Drums, PA. The park is a treat for nature enthusiasts of all ages. The Nature Discovery Area is certainly a hit with kids, providing them a safe environment to get a little dirty while still getting in touch with nature. The butterfly garden’s vibrant colors were full of life making it the perfect place to snap a few photos.
Man admits hiding camera to secretly record woman
WILKES-BARRE — A man from Wilkes-Barre admitted to hiding a trail camera to secretly record a woman in her bedroom. Ruben Suquilanda, 41, of South Franklin Street, pled guilty to invasion of privacy before Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. Wilkes-Barre police charged Suquilanda after the woman discovered...
Saint Nicholas Church bazaar begins with music, food, and a three-day flea market.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa, (WOLF) — Saint Nicholas Church kicking off its annual bazaar Thursday with a variety of entertainment, food vendors, and activities for people of all ages. Thursday's entertainment featured longtime Northeastern Pennsylvania cover band Flaxy Morgan with more to follow in the next few days. Bob Steininger, Event...
PA Highway Renamed in Honor of Fallen Firefighters
A seven-mile stretch of Route 143 in Lehigh County was renamed Thursday in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, who died in the line of duty in December 2022 while fighting a house fire. A New Tripoli fire department truck slowly moved to reveal a green sign with...
Worcester Red Sox come swinging post All-Star Break against Lehigh Valley IronPigs (video)
ALLENTOWN – A seven-run ninth inning catapulted the Worcester Red Sox (10-8)/(45-48) to a significant 14-3 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (12-7)/(46-46) on Friday night in the teams’ first game back from the MLB All-Star break. With the win, the WooSox are now 8-2 against the IronPigs...
Slocum Township Fire Company's annual bazaar draws community
Wapwallopen, Luzerne County(WOLF) — Beautiful weather Friday night had people heading to the Slocum Township Fire Company Bazaar in Luzerne County. An annual event people always look forward to. The Slocum Volunteer Fire Company has been putting on an annual bazaar for the community for many years. For some,...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 66: Matthew Balichik, Mount Carmel Area HS
64 total tackles (4th on the team) Coaches Comments: Matthew is an outstanding leader on our team. He is a tireless worker & great competitor. Last season he developed into an outstanding pass rusher & can also play coverage when needed. We are looking forward to his senior season. Follow...
Anthracite Railroad Ramble Set for July 31
Hosted by the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) and Reading & Northern Railroad, the Anthracite Railroad Ramble, will depart from a brand new station in Nesquehoning. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. A day-long train ride through northeastern Pennsylvania will take visitors back in time on Wednesday, July 31.
Pioneer Day Set for Ashland This Saturday
The 27th Annual Pioneer Day Celebration is set for Saturday at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train and Higher Ups Park. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, attendees can look forward to an event featuring over 100 crafters, vendors, and food trucks. Located at 1900 Oak Street, the...
Man charged with fleeing and evading police in Luzerne County
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One man has been charged with fleeing and evading police after a pursuit on Friday. According to a release from the Weatherly Police Department, Michael Allen, 26, of Weatherly refused to exit the vehicle and denied a ride back to his residence after he was found to be driving on a […]
St. John’s Lutheran Church plans ice cream social, mini concert
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. St. John Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke, will present its annual community Mini Concert & Ice Cream Social Friday, July 26 from 6:30 t0 8 p.m. in the church basement. The featured live music group will be the Steve Perillo Band. For info or directions, email [email protected], or phone 570-735-8531. Committee members are shown from left first row: Dale Zmijewski, Carol Sands, and Hunter Yale. Second row: Steve Gulich, Ed Jamison and Julianne Gulich. Back row: Christian Landmesser, Chris Yale, Bill Wolfer, John Wilmington and Blake Hamacher. Bring your family and friends to cool down with ice cream on a hot summer night. All are welcome and admission is free.
Lehigh Valley gets decimated by the Red Sox on Friday night
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-46) returned from their All-Star break on Friday night to Coca-Cola Park against the Worcester Red Sox (44-49) to finish off a nine-game homestand. Lehigh Valley starter Max Castillo (0-4, 8.82 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Grant Gambell (3-6, 4.56 ERA). In the...
High bacteria levels force third closure of Dry Brooks Swim Beach at Blue Marsh Lake
For the third time in less than a month, swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is restricted due to high bacteria levels. The swimming area was previously closed for the same reason from June 28th to July 2nd, and from 8th to July 13th.
Allentown Council passes resolution protecting homeless rights, two weeks after initial effort failed
Allentown City Council passed a resolution Wednesday intended to protect the city’s homeless population, two weeks after an initial version of the bill failed to pass. Council voted 6-1 in favor of a resolution affirming the city’s commitment to “equitable use of public spaces” and “compassionate approaches to addressing homelessness.” City resolutions generally are symbolic and not legally ...
Camp sight in Luzerne County fosters growth
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — On Thursday, kids got their hands dirty as they learned about what helps each plant grow and thrive at Evergreen, a plant shop in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The plants are not the only things growing here. So are the horizons of children at Camp Sight, a...
Wilkes-Barre man pleads no contest in shooting, standoff
A Wilkes-Barre man accused in a shooting at a South Wilkes-Barre barbershop and then threatening to shoot police during a standoff pleaded no contest Friday to aggravated assault and related charges. Julio Rivas, 35, was accused of shooting another person in the area of the New Flow Barber Shop, 127...
Slatington class of 1974 reunion
Slatington Class of 1974 celebrated its 50th class reunion June 8 at Blue Mountain’s Slopeside Pub and Grill. Front row, from left, are: Evelyn Kroboth Mackes, Carol DeFrain, Jane Shuey Achey, Kathryn Lakatosh Hauser, Janice Harwi Boos, Peter Reese, Holly Weiss Ritter, Richard Bowman, Sylvia Smale Kratzer, Dawn Gogel Neustader and Susan Trainer. Row 2, Susan Wanamaker, Bonita Shoemaker Parker, Kim Marlatt Burns, Judy Wertman Eckhart, Debra Caton Sweigart, Jan Sauerwine Brumback, Denise Caton Truett, Debra Ringler, Timothy Ringler, Carol Rupert Haydt. Row 3, Larry Loch, Sheila Hughes O’Brien, Karen DeLong Gasker, Terry Hausman, Carl Strohl, Cynthia Harwi Biegly, Tina Wassum Bell, Kathryn Burckhart Ziegenfus, Gail Haas Bankos, Janis Roth Kester, Betty Schuler Oertner, Lori Snyder Chandler, Kathy Kern Kehley, Dawn Bisko Mummey, Kim Peters Horvath, Thomas Steigerwalt. Row 4, David Kunkle, Kennth Luers, Edward Hoyle, Brian Williams, Jeffrey Jones, Carlton Miller, Ricky Blose, Todd Freed, Dennis Green, Joseph Shimko, Karen Williams Roman, Stacey Smith, James Horvath. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.
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