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Brandon Bisignani Volleyball Tournament held in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A volleyball tournament for a cause in Lackawanna County. The 4th annual Brandon Bisignani Outdoor 4's tournament was held at North Pocono Intermediate School in Moscow on Saturday. The tournament is in honor of Bisignani, a North Pocono grad who was killed in a crash...
Beyond the Byline: Helping the homeless is the right thing to do
WILKES-BARRE — This week’s removal of the homeless camp sites in Kirby Park was sad to see, but it had to be done. Mayor George Brown has done so much to help the homeless and it is time that the homeless start helping themselves. There are many services...
Beyond the Byline: Mom and dad will be riding with me
PLYMOUTH — We are two weeks away from the 2024 Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival Parade and I am still searching for the right vehicle to ride in as Grand Marshal. As self-serving as that first sentence sounds, it is not intended that way. I am, indeed, honored and humbled...
Tear down this wall
Other than borrowing the iconic 1987 words of Ronald Reagan, this has nothing to do with the Berlin Wall. It is about a wall, however. A long-standing wall, of sorts, that just might be on the verging of falling. I’ll explain in a minute. But first let’s go out to Los Angeles.
Honor Rolls
Holy Rosary School, Duryea, announced the following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year:. Eighth grade: Jade Pilarcik, Elizabeth Rich. Seventh grade: Covington Lehman, Eli Licari, Reagan Martin. Sixth grade: Sophia Matys. HIGH HONORS. Eighth grade: Mia Ferranti, Jonathan Fitzmaurice, Gavin Gisolfi, Dominic...
Pocono announces stable area detour
Wilkes-Barre, PA — On Aug. 7, 8 and 9 there will be paving on the hill entrance to the Pocono stable area. On those race days to go to the paddock area, use the casino main entrance off Highway 315. Follow the roadway completely around the perimeter of the parking areas. When you reach the big power plant building turn left to proceed down the hill to reach the paddock parking area.
Novello’s brings authentic sauce to Scranton
Gio Novello, the owner of Novello’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, opened the eatery bearing his name in December 2022. Just a bit over a year and a half later, the pizza sauce he’s been perfecting since he was 11 is now being called the Best of Lackawanna County. That’s...
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On July 25, at approximately 7:04 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police arrested Fernandito Arroyo, 26, following a vehicle and foot pursuit in the South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard area. Officers…
Wilkes-Barre Academy students hold bike-a-thon to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital
The third grade class at Wilkes-Barre Academy recently participated in a school bike-a-thon to support St. Jude Children’s Hospital. This program was supported by all grades at Wilkes-Barre Academy, from kindergarten through fourth. The students were excited to help children in need through their riding and monetary donations. Some students even learned to ride a bike for this occasion. Third grade participants, from left, are Colin Perry, Mason Qualters, Jaxon Senczakowicz, David Sperlazzo, Lily Gorski, Brayden Pientka, Eulalie Holly, Eliana Hrichison, Gabrielle Adonis, Emilia Gillam, Aria Kaluzny, Ayva Guntur, John Patrick Robinson, Miles Spencer and Paisley Sims.
Austyn Lepore, July 29
Austyn Lepore, son of Nicole and Tom Lepore of Plains Twp., is celebrating his 15th birthday today. He is the grandson of Eleanor Lapsansky, of Inkerman, Michael and Linda Lapsansky of Falls, Tom Lepore of Plains Twp. and Michalene Thoma of Plains Twp., and the great-grandson of the late Ruth Katarsky of Inkerman and Joanne and Ronald Patoka of Harding and Jerome Lapsansky of Florida. Austyn has a brother, Brayden, 10.
Chris Kelly Opinion: A tailor's legacy stitched in Scranton
The expertly hemmed threads of Leo D’Angelo’s long, colorful life are stitched into the fabric of South Scranton. Over more than six decades as a master haberdasher, he made suits for presidents and pop stars, champion boxers and baseball legends.
Mrs. Nicole Anne Segall
SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore, was the setting Friday for the wedding of Nicole Anne Pizzola and Benjamin Aaron Segall, both of Archbald. The bride is the daughter of Thomas Wasko and Christina Pizzola, Dunmore. The bridegroom is the son of Richard and Beth Segall, Clarks Summit.
Nathan Piccotti, Aug. 2
Nathan Piccotti, son of David and Kristie Piccotti of Pittston, is celebrating his 12th birthday today. Nathan is the grandson of Elenor Lapsansky of Inkerman, David Piccotti Sr. of Taylor and Bill and the late Candy Kennedy of Laflin. He is the great-grandson of Ruth Katarsky, Pittston.
Breaker Brewing launches beer to commemorate 250th anniversary of Wilkes-Barre Twp.
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Breaker Brewing Company is out with a new beer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Wilkes-Barre Twp., the municipality where the business has grown and thrived.