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TK Memorial Golf Tournament keeps memory alive
Recently, the Fredonia State hockey alumni held the second annual Tanner Kahlau Memorial Golf Tournament set up in honor of the former Blue Devil hockey player. Kahlau passed away in January of 2021 while he was a member of the team. The tournament was again held at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Kahlau's hometown of Mountain Top, PA.
Community health centers integral to better health outcomes
As a longtime patient and board member of The Wright Center for Community Health, I know firsthand the exceptional care our organization provides to the community at large. That’s why it is so important to celebrate National Health Center Week, the annual observance designed to highlight the commitment of our staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide affordable, high-quality, nondiscriminatory whole-person primary health services to patients of all ages, income levels, and insurance statuses.
What the Fluff Paw Spa owner shares love for animals
Chelsea Maslar became a pet groomer in order to make some extra cash. Little did she know that choice would change everything and lead her down a career path she never even considered. “I just fell into it and never fell back out,” said Maslar, 33. “I absolutely love it.”...
Lansing’s Avery Wells to play D3 baseball at Marywood
Lansing baseball has been the cream of the crop for sports in Tompkins County. To go along with their multiple sectional titles and state tournament runs—including a state championship in 2012—the Bobcats have consistently seen their alumni excel in the college scene. Recent graduate Avery Wells is set to continue this trend.
Police: West Scranton 'explosion' caused by man burning trash
SCRANTON, Pa. — Police in Lackawanna County say a man caused an explosion when he used five gallons of gasoline to try and burn some trash Saturday in his West Side backyard. Officers ended up arresting Salvatore Licata, who police say acknowledged using gasoline to set the fire behind...
Abington Spa employees put passionate into their work
CLARKS SUMMIT — Abington Spa was voted best nail salon in the 2024 Best of Lackawanna County awards. The full-service spa and salon — with its state-of-the-art equipment — specializes in massage therapy, facials, hair cutting, color highlights and waxing. Owner Victoria Pasqualicchio opened Abington Spa nine-and-a-half...
'Cautiously optimistic:' Officials react to nonprofit's pending purchase of Commonwealth Health
The pending sale of Commonwealth Health's hospitals and health care facilities prompted reactions Wednesday ranging from optimism to skepticism, with local officials eager for new investments to bolster the region's health care landscape. Lawmakers and others weighed in following Tuesday's announcement that WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., a recently formed nonprofit based...
Scranton: A republic, if you can keep it
As shocked as the country was after the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the electorate struggles to make sense of the power that evil has over the most important aspects of our republic. The details will continue to come out, and expectations will abound about who...
Traffic light upgrades at intersections in Exeter and West Reading get state funding
Traffic signal projects at eight intersections in Berks County have received state grant funding. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced Wednesday that a total of 73 municipalities across Pennsylvania will receive a total of $30 million in grant funding through the department of transportation’s “Green Light-Go” program. The program aims to improve safety and mobility in communities by reliev . . .
Nowakowski defends 10K title
Tim Nowakowski, 38, of Factoryville, defended his Frank Valvano 10K title at Lake Carey on Saturday with a time of 36:36, about a minute faster than his 2023 pace. Race start was in the cool 50s. First 10K female across the finish line was Heather Dewees of Dallas.
Silent disco is a rave for the kids
HANOVER TWP- The large all purpose room of the Hanover recreation building on 15 North Jefferson Road certainly had the visual feel of a dance hall on Wednesday evening, July 31. Like any respectable disco, the modest sized hall was mostly darkened, illuminated only by the decorative colored lights that...
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