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Scranton: A republic, if you can keep it
As shocked as the country was after the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the electorate struggles to make sense of the power that evil has over the most important aspects of our republic. The details will continue to come out, and expectations will abound about who...
St Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church to hold annual parish picnic
St Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church will be holding their annual homecoming parish picnic from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, on the church grounds at 210 W. Blaine St., McAdoo. There will...
Hazleton Area grad gets scholarship for last year at Muhlenberg
After compiling an admirable grade average and competing on the golf team at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Ty Palmieri earned a scholarship available to graduates of Hazleton Area. The James J. and Helen Malatack Scholarship will pay for tuition during Palmieri's senior year. "Being able to receive a scholarship took...
Auxiliary sponsors blood drive
On July 15, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Citizens Fire Company #1. They collected 17 pints of blood, which enables the Red Cross to help 51 people with blood needs. This is an annual Service Project for Unit 360. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.
Hazle Twp. firefighter charged with shooting at trespassing teens
A firefighter with the Harwood Volunteer Fire Co. in Hazle Twp. is accused of opening fire on a jeep full of teenagers who were caught trespassing on the department's property in June, according to charges filed in court this week.
‘Pathfinders’ Program teaches job readiness, life skills
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The recent homeless camp clean-up in Luzerne County highlights a growing issue of services for men and women experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, one faith-based non-profit has a plan to help change helping people get off the streets and secure jobs. Wearing a blue apron, Reginald Johnson prepared lunch at Keystone […]
Police seek man who stole $600 worth of energy drinks
EXETER TWP., Pa. -- Police are on the hunt for a man they say stole more than $600 worth of energy drinks. The thefts happened last Tuesday and Thursday at the Target and the Giant in Exeter Township. Police say the guy walked out of the stores with multiple cases...
Teens bring new life to library grounds with garden
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A garden created by a group of teens will soon be open to the public. The Seeds of Change Gardening Club created a plan to plant various plants in the garden at the Abington Community Library, and it even hired a professional coordinator to help the teens in the process.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre library to host first board game convention
DALLAS, Pa. — If you are feeling “board” this summer, check out Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Nesbitt Library from 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. on Aug. 1 and 2. Librarians will hold the first of what they say they hope will become an annual board game convention. It is open to all Penn State Wilkes-Barre staff, faculty and students and any library employees across the commonwealth, as well as members of the local community at no cost. Volunteers interested in teaching games are also welcome.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery to display new exhibit
DALLAS, Pa. — Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Friedman Art Gallery is hosting a new solo exhibition by artist Seth Ellison entitled “Lost in Paradise.” The exhibit, which will feature a variety of Ellison’s paintings, runs from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Tuesday, Oct. 29, and is free and open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friedman Art Gallery is located inside the campus’ Nesbitt Academic Commons.
Olympic skateboarding buzz in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Filled with bikes, skateboards, and scooters, the skatepark at Hollenback Park in the city of Wilkes-Barre is a favorite spot to ride. "I feel good; every day on my board is a good day," said Brady Kaushas. With the Olympic games underway in Paris, people...
Lackawanna College Offers Many Ways to Save on Tuition
Lackawanna College continues to lead the way in making higher education more accessible and affordable for students through groundbreaking corporate partnerships and a robust Dual Enrollment program. Corporate Partnerships: A Pathway to Affordable Education. Lackawanna College has created strategic partnerships with several prominent local employers, including McDonald’s, Sheetz and Allied...
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