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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…
Scheffler picked a good time to expand his trophy case. An Olympic gold would be a nice addition
SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Scottie Scheffler decided to build a golf room at his Dallas house earlier this year. He had to keep adding a few shelves as the trophies piled up. An Olympic gold medal wouldn't take up a lot of room, but it would be a nice addition. He is the favorite at the men's competition at Le Golf National, just as he has been a favorite at every tournament this year. But there's been a late challenge from two-time major winner Xander Schauffele. Scheffler sees some similarities between them. Neither gets too high or low and consistency is their hallmark.
PA Fair Guide correction
Honesdale, PA — The following is a correction/clarification to the Pennsylvania Fair Guide. The Wayne County Fair in Honesdale’s first two days of racing are Aug. 2 and 3 with a draw date of Wednesday (July 31); box closes at 10 a.m. The Fair Guide incorrectly lists July...
First "Harris for President" Event Held in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — “We are here to celebrate our new nominee, Kamala Harris,” says Scranton Mayor, Paige Cognetti. Friday, Democrats kicked off the Harris for President’s first northeastern Pennsylvania event. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan, State Representative Bridget Kosierowski, and...
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.
Mercer Mammoths cannot overtake Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in ECCBL semifinals
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — After getting past the third-seeded Trenton Generals, 2-0, Friday night in the Southern Division play-in game to advance to Saturday’s inaugural East Coast Collegiate Baseball League semifinals at Memorial Stadium, the Mercer Mammoths were happy to be there with the league’s top team, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Miners.
Madison Kilduff, July 28
Madison Kilduff, daughter of Lauren and the late Jason Kilduff of Pittston, is celebrating her eighth birthday today. Madison is the granddaughter of Gloria and the late Richard Mizenko of Swoyersville; Ed Kilduff of Tobyhanna; and Larry and Terri Phillips of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Madison has two sisters, Hailey and Sara, and a brother, Owen.
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.
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.
Rockin' the River concert series concludes with Lanie Gardner
Country performer Lanie Gardner headlined the final concert of this summer's Rockin' the River series in Riverfront Park in Wilkes-Barre Friday. Gardner's song “Chasing the Wind” is featured on the soundtrack of the recently released movie "Twisters." The free Rockin' the River concerts are presented by Visit Luzerne County and the Riverfront Parks Committee.
Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling held
The Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling came back this weekend. The event, which benefits the Swoyersville Parks and Recreation Board, was held Saturday and Sunday at Roosevelt Park at the corner of Tripp and Scott streets. This year’s event featured around 10 vendors specializing in chicken wings. A panel of judges sampled each in a blind taste test to determine winners in a variety of categories.
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.
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.