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Beyond the Byline: Farwell to the sage wisdom of Mike Cefalo
WILKES-BARRE — Whenever I called Attorney Mike Cefalo, whether it be regarding a legal case, or a political issue, he always took the call. Cefalo, who passed away Wednesday, July 17, at the age of 83, was always available to answer questions to clarify any story we were working on and he was never at a loss for words — the right words.
To Your Health: Use antibiotics as prescribed
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Since Alexander Flemming discovered that penicillin from moldy bread inhibits growth of Staphylococcus bacteria in 1928, antibiotics have been an important treatment option in medicine. When used properly, antibiotics fight bacterial infections by killing harmful bacteria in the body and preventing...
Johnson College Scranton Enrolling Students in Forklift Operator Training Course
Johnson College now enrolling for its Forklift Operator Training Course on Saturday, August 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Diesel Truck Technology Center at its Scranton campus. The cost of the course is $200, but if you are a current Johnson College student or alum the cost is only $100. Space is limited!
Good Morning PA - Moscow Country Street Fair
The North Pocono Cultural Society invites you to the annual Moscow Country Street Fair. Come to beautiful downtown Moscow on July 25, 26, and 27 and enjoy vendors, parades, childrens activities, food, art and quilt shows, rummage sale, live music, raffles and so much more.
On the GEFA Trail—A Pair of All-Star Games, GEFA and The Dream Game!
Tagged under: All-Stars, District 2, Gameday Hub, GEFA, News. 2024 Episode 14. We were planning on going to our 20th and final Spring/Summer football game this weekend, but by some luck we ended up with a 21st. This was easily the most football games we have ever attended during the spring and summer months. And although 21 is only a small percentage of the 109 sporting events we have been to so far this year, it has put football on a course to possibly end up as our most watched sport in 2024, a mark held by auto racing every year for Guy since 1973.
Humor therapy fund brings kindness and bullying awareness program to Scranton
Gab Bonesso really, really wanted a glue stick in first grade. Standing in front of a few dozen kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Scranton, she acts out the moment one of her classmates gave her one, dancing with and kissing the glue stick. “I’m gonna tell the...
Jefferson Twp. man sentenced to three to six years after fatal crash
SCRANTON — A 19-year-old Jefferson Twp. man will serve three to six years in prison after he crashed his SUV while drunk in Spring Brook Twp. last June, killing his teenage passenger, Judge Margaret Moyle ruled Tuesday. Ayden Fredrick Beckage pleaded guilty to homicide by motor vehicle while drunk,...
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?”
New PA law expands Happy Hour drinks
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially […]
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
Block party brings community together
Educational Opportunity Centers of PA held a community block parting featuring a battle of spray paint artists on Friday at Diamond City Field in Wilkes-Barre. The Versus battle featured Scranton/Wilkes-Barre mural artist Vince Bonitz facing off against Scranton mural artist Eric Bussart in a spray paint can competition. The goal...
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library in Green Ridge to close for renovations
SCRANTON — The Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library will close Wednesday and remain closed for several months to accommodate renovations that will make the Green Ridge landmark more accessible to patrons with disabilities. Scranton Public Library CEO/Director Scott Thomas updated the public on those plans at last week's Lackawanna...
Active shooter drills can traumatize students, research shows
Within my first few weeks attending the University of Scranton, a police officer came to our recreation center to provide instructions on how to respond during a school shooting. This talk included videos and photos from real shootings, while also graphically describing the actions necessary to take during such an event. I found the talk to be disturbing and frightening as it instilled a strong sense of fear within me that this situation could actually take place during my time on campus.
Dunmore Schools sued after sexually explicit film of student is passed around
SCRANTON - The parents of a student at Dunmore Middle School have sued the district after they say a sexually explicit video of him was allowed to be shared by students. A lawsuit was filed July 12 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania by parents on behalf of their minor son, JH, against the Dunmore School District and several individuals.
Historic newspaper front pages: Biden's decision to drop out of race for president
Biden quits. Biden exits race. Biden bows out. These were just some of the headlines that appeared in giant type across newspaper front pages today (July 22) in Florida, in places like Scranton, Pennsylvania and around the word. In Scranton, the hometown of President Joe Biden, on page 1A of...
Produce and more available at Mountain Top Farmers Market
The Mountain Top Farmers Market has a little bit of something for everyone, including a variety of fruits and vegetables and crafts. The market is 9 to 1 every Sunday until October at Crestwood High School.