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Julia Mellody celebrates 103rd birthday at UNC event
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Celebrating a special birthday during a summer party. Julia Mellody, an active participant at the United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania's Mid Valley Senior Community Center -- is turning 103. The UNC says she's known for her love of parties and her favorite food,...
Cleanups, conversation and change: Peckville library, Sierra Club team up for litter pickups
The Valley Community Library in Peckville, in conjunction with the Northeast Pennsylvania Sierra Club Group and Keep PA Beautiful, alongside other local partners, has been holding a series of litter cleanups across the region. The library recently posted the amount of garbage that was picked up in the 10 cleanups...
Christmas in July open house July 12-14
The Chinkchewunska Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host its annual Christmas in July open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14 at the Elias Van Bunschooten Museum, 1097 Route 23, Wantage. It is the main fundraiser to help maintain...
Christmas in July Sing-along on July 13
Christmas in July Sing-along is planned at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the Old Clove Church, 889 Route 23, Wantage. Dori Martin will lead the sing-along. Also performing are Joe Lombardo on the trumpet and soloist from High Point Regional High School. All are welcome. For information, call Paula...
Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School honor roll
Joseph Farrell, Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School principal, announced the fourth marking period honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. First honors: Mckenna Bogdon, Alexis Borosky, Lily Burns, Colt Calabro, Callie Cicio, Haleigh Corrigan, Jill Fox, Gabrielle Gregory, Molly Halstead, Alexis Hoffman, Sincere Howey, Joseph Kelsch, Macey Loughney, Gracie McDermott, Kayden Melko, Caige Nolan, Alexis Nykaza, Jacob Ortiz, Rahi Patel, Claire Serkosky, Colten Shaw, Franceska Sheppard, Keith Staples and Breann Wagner.
Giro del Cielo Road Race is June 14
The 2024 Giro del Cielo Road Race will be held Sunday, July 14 in Branchville. The race, organized by Skylands Cycling, also will be the New Jersey State Championship Road Race this year. It features an all-new course, which will be a rolling 8.8-mile loop. All categories are limited to...
Once Grand Building Now A Charred Ruin in Monticello, New York
Once again multiple fire companies were out overnight battling a fire in a building in Sullivan County. Videos were posted to social media last night and shared in numerous groups on Facebook that another old build waiting for renovation went up in flames. Earlier this year The Nevele Hotel in...
Community calendar: Week of 7/4/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. St. John’s Cathedral, Mayfield, is holding a shoe collection at the church center, 701 Hill St., Mayfield....
Back to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festival
BETHEL, N.Y. — Beverly “Cookie” Grant hitchhiked to the Woodstock music festival in 1969 without a ticket and slept on straw. Ellen Shelburne arrived in a VW microbus and pitched a pup tent.
Trooper Shoots Man Who Intentionally Drove Vehicle At Officer In Barryville
Around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, the incident took place in Sullivan County at two different locations on Route 97. Trooper Steven Nevel from the New York State Police reported that they received a call regarding a suspicious person in a vehicle at a business located on Route 97 in Barryville. Upon receiving the report, the troopers immediately responded to the scene.
Counting Crows performing in Upstate NY: When, where and how much are tickets?
Counting Crows, best known for hits like “Mr. Jones” and “Round Here,” will perform three concerts across Upstate New York this summer. The alt-rock band will perform solo at the Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B in Buffalo, NY on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Honesdale standout Peter Modrovsky named to All-State baseball team
HONESDALE — Even though the 2024 high school diamond season is long over, the awards and accolades just keep rolling in for Peter Modrovsky. On Monday morning it was announced that the ace of Honesdale's pitching staff has been named to the inaugural Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association All-State team.
Popular Hudson Valley State Park Reopens With Summer Activities
As it warms up during the summer months in the Hudson Valley. residents may need to find a place to cool off and also have fun. Local swimming areas are convenient, have outdoor activities to experience and more. Popular Sullivan County, NY State Park Reopens With Summer Activities. Sullivan County...
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