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Trail seniors get one last show
Jordan Chmielewski had a night he will never forget.
Back Mountain plates four in the seventh to advance
DALLAS TWP. — Back Mountain National needed a spark.
Scranton Jewish Food Festival begins July 28 with new art exhibit and the unity of food
Every year, Rabbi Benny Rapoport is asked what his favorite item is at the Jewish Food Festival in Scranton. He finesses the tough question with different answers for different moods.
Luzernne County Council approves 10-year tax break for Hazle Twp. commercial project
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Council on Tuesday approved a 10-year tax abatement plan for a commercial development project in Hazle Twp. Council also confirmed Paula Radick as full-time head of the division of judicial services and records. Tax break. Council voted 9-2 to approve a 10-year tax abatement schedule...
St. John Lutheran Church in Nanticoke to hold ice cream social and mini-concert
St. John Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke, will present its annual community mini-concert and ice cream social from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26 in the church basement. The featured live music group will be the Steve Perillo Band. For information or directions, contact NanticokeLutheran@gmail.com or phone 570-735-8531. Bring your family and friends and have some ice cream to cool you down on a hot summer night. All are welcome. Admission is free.
Wilkes-Barre man pleads guilty to shooting
A Wilkes-Barre man awaiting sentencing for shooting a man last year pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal mischief and reckless endangerment charges stemming from a second shooting. Nicholas Lubinski, 20, entered a plea to the misdemeanor charges in exchange for prosecutors withdrawing another charge of shooting into an occupied vehicle. According...
Historic Schwab School in Weatherly to be restored, transformed into apartments
WEATHERLY — Work to transform the blighted Schwab School into 30 affordable apartments will soon begin, State sen. Dave Argall, R-29, Rush Twp. and state Rep. Doyle Heffley, R-122, Carbon said Tuesday.
Freeland American Legion Post 473 Riders holds 2023-2024 election of officers
Freeland American Legion Post 473 Riders recently held the 2023-2024 election of officers. The organization is also preparing for the 18th Annual Emilio Ranieri Motorcycle Run. This year’s motorcycle run will be held Saturday, Aug. 17. The event will include tricky trays, food and a 50/50 drawing. The cost will be $15 per ride and $10 per passenger, as well as $10 for the meal. For information, call Peggy Barcasky at 570-926-7032.
Weatherly housing plan get boost
State lawmakers gathered with local officials to announce an $11.3 million affordable housing project for the former Schwab School in Weatherly Tuesday afternoon. State Sen. Dave Argall told those gathered that he long admired the admired the historic Schwab School perched atop Spring Street in the borough — long before he represented those in Carbon County.
Environmental remediation the Wyoming Area School Intermediate Center expected to conclude in 2 weeks, won't delay start of school
Environmental remediation work at the Wyoming Area School Intermediate Center in West Pittston began Tuesday, will take roughly two weeks to complete and is not expected to impact the upcoming school year, officials said at Tuesday's school board meeting. The Wyoming Area School District closed the intermediate center on Montgomery...
Coal Region welcomes Snedeker with applause, checks
The Coal Region welcomed Newswatch 16 morning meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, with applause and checks in support of St. Joseph’s Center, in Scranton. In its 27th year, "Go Joe" celebrates the "Year of the Inflatables!" to raise funds for individuals and families served by the Catholic agency.
Dietrich Open Mic to feature Corbys
Open Mic Night is back at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Open Mic is open to audiences and performers of all ages. Musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types are invited to share their talents on the Dietrich stage.
Weatherly auxiliary hosts Cards for Soldiers event
Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 of Weatherly held a “Cards for Soldiers” event at the Weatherly Evergreen Apartments on July 10. Seven residents, one guest and five unit members attended the event. A total of 377 birthday cards were signed, with 250 of them being sent...
Citizenship award
Weatherly Mayor Paul Hadzick presented three youngsters with Citizenship Certificates for their interest and concern in improvements and activities at Eurana Park this year. The young people showed up every day to watch the progress, and will receive, in addition to the certificates, an American flag pin and gift certificate for ice cream. Standing reading the certificate is Hadzick, and seated in the front row from left are: Cameron Alberswerth, Ava Barnard, and Andi Krieger. Absent from the photo was Ava Kurtz. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.
Unityville man accused of shoving woman to floor, bruising her
A domestic disturbance at his Jordan Township home landed David Lunger behind bars in the Lycoming County Prison, according to the state police. A verbal argument with his girlfriend over cigarettes and an air conditioner turned physical when Lunger, 47, of 564 Hall Road, Unityville, grabbed hold of the woman’s arms, causing bruising, police alleged. He then shoved her “by pushing her neck region,” resulting in her striking her right elbow and the back of her head on the floor, the woman told a trooper. Following his arraignment before District Judge Aaron Biichle on charges of simple assault and harassment, Lunger was incarcerated, but he has since been released on $5,000 bail.
Woman identified in Carbon fatality
The Carbon County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who died in a crash on Tuesday, on Route 93 in Nesquehoning. Angela De La Cruz Laureano, 46, of Hazleton, was pronounced dead on the scene at 9:28 a.m. by Deputy Coroner Jason Nicholas. The cause of death is multiple traumatic injuries resulting from a motor vehicle collision, the manner of death is being ruled accidental. Assisting the coroner’s office in the investigation is the Nesquehoning Police Department and the Carbon County District Attorney’s Office. COPYRIGHT LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS.
'Community pride:' NeighborWorks to host West Scranton Bike Rodeo, Carbondale Block Party
The nonprofit NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania will host a pair of free community events later this week: a "bike rodeo" in West Scranton and a block party in Carbondale. The fun starts Friday with the bike rodeo running from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Allen Park, located at Price Street and North Main...