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Scranton library branch to close for renovations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local library will be closing for some long-needed renovations. The Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be seeing some major upgrades soon, including adding a handicapped entrance to the back of the building. The front entrance will also be renovated. Inside, crews will be installing a handicapped restroom and replacing […]
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.
Baltimore man killed in Greenfield Township motorcycle accident
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH, (July 25, 2024) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a 54-year-old man was fatally injured Thursday night in a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident in Greenfield Township. According to authorities, a 2018 Ford Fusion heading northbound along State Route 158 attempted to turn eastbound onto Rainbow Drive...
#OnTheStacks – America’s Education Challenges: A Call for Positive Change | Ep.212: Genelle Sedon
Join Bill Corcoran Jr. in the MPP studio this week as he sits down with Genelle Sedon and they do a deep dive into the pressing issues facing the American education system. Genelle brings her 17 years of experience as a public school teacher and ESL specialist to the forefront of our discussion. Her experiences shed light on the profound impact that teachers have on their students’ lives and the multifaceted challenges they face, from managing classroom behavior to adapting to technological advancements.
Back Mountain plates four in the seventh to advance
DALLAS TWP. — Back Mountain National needed a spark.
Best bets for this weekend's entertainment
Country singer Lanie Gardner is the finale highlight of the Rockin’ the River free concert series Friday. Gardner came to attention when her cover of Fleetwood Mac's “Dreams” went viral on social media a few years ago. Her single “Chasing The Wind” is in movie theaters now on the “Twisters” soundtrack. Opening act is The Broke Pines. River Common at Millennium Circle, North River Street, Wilkes-Barre. Food vendors open at 5 p.m. Music from 6 to 9.
Trail seniors get one last show
Jordan Chmielewski had a night he will never forget.