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Alden Crane
Alden “Bo” J. Crane of Honesdale, Pa., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence. He was 64. Born in Franklin to the late Raymond J. and Henrietta “Aunt Pix” (Vandermark) Crane, Bo had lived in Sussex and Newton before moving to Masthope, Pa., and more recently to Honesdale.
Scranton library closed for renovations
SCRANTON, Pa. — A library in Scranton is closed as it undergoes renovations. The work at Nancy Kay Holmes Library along Green Ridge Street and Wyoming Avenue will make the branch more accessible and energy efficient. During construction, the library's programs will be held at other Scranton Public Library...
Nicholson Bridge Day
The annual Nicholson Bridge Day will be held on September 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in Nicholson to celebrate the 109th anniversary of the town’s landmark. The majestic structure of the huge rail road bridge, the Tunkhannock Viaduct, spans the valley with the town and Tunkhannock Creek below.
NeighborWorks Announces Carbondale Community Clean and Green Week Volunteer Event
NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania (NeighborWorks) is announcing the Carbondale Community Clean and Green Week volunteer event, taking place from August 19-23, 2024. NeighborWorks acknowledges and thanks the City of Carbondale for their support and partnership in this initiative. Clean and Green efforts will kick off in Scranton on August 19-20. These...
Community Briefs 7/25/24
Wright Center honors outgoing board of directors chair. The Wright Center for Community Health recently honored Gerard J. Geoffroy, the outgoing chair of the board of directors, with a special plaque chronicling his years of service to the regional nonprofit organization. Geoffroy, a Jermyn resident and longtime Wright Center patient,...
Marywood University Designated Teach-Out Partner for University of the Arts
Marywood University has been designated by the Middle State Commission on Higher Education as an official teach-out partner for the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, which announced its decision to close in early June. Program equivalencies in art, music, and multimedia communication have been arranged under the teach-out agreement. Marywood...
‘Piece Of Alsace’ Finds A Home In The Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley has a wide variety of different businesses. Locally owned eateries, boutiques and venues bring a unique experience to the Hudson Valley region. This year, a new Turkish eatery, Nilufer’s Home Kitchen opened in Beacon, NY bringing roasted eggplant, baklava, cheesecake, tahini pastries and more. Also in...
Seth Ellison’s “Lost in Paradise” Exhibit at Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Friedman Art Gallery will host a new solo exhibition by artist Seth Ellison entitled “Lost in Paradise.” Featuring a variety of Ellison’s paintings, the exhibit will run from August 18 through October 25. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays from...
Arts at Hayfield 38th Annual Summer Arts Festival
On August 18, more than 120 artisans, performers, crafters and food vendors will converge on the campus of Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Lehman to celebrate the 38th Annual Arts at Hayfield Summer Arts Festival. The event is on the campus grounds from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Leader of National Foundation Dedicated to Checking Hearts and Saving Young Lives Will Deliver Keynote at King’s College Summer Commencement
Julie B. Walker, president of the Peyton Walker Foundation, will deliver the keynote address during the King’s College Summer Commencement on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at the William S. Scandlon Physical Education Center. Walker will address a group of 90 graduates, many of whom will receive bachelor’s and master’s...