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How Delaware — Biden's home state — is reacting to the end of his campaign
Joe Biden has been part of Delaware politics for more than five decades. He started out as a county councilman when he was 28 years old. He's currently the oldest president in U.S. history, and his announcement that he won't run for reelection likely marks the close of one of the country's longest political careers. Rachel Sawicki with Delaware Public Media reports on how The First State is reacting to the news.
Wilkes-Barre homeless camp to be ‘thoroughly cleaned’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announced the encampment in the riverfront area of Kirby Park will be “thoroughly cleaned and cleared.” According to officials with Wilkes-Barre City, Mayor George Brown directed that those who stay at the riverfront area of Kirby Park be notified that the city will be coming to thoroughly […]
Christian Women of Our Lady of Hope celebrate Mother's Day
The Christian Women of Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, celebrated Mother's Day with a luncheon held May 5 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. The Rev. John Terry, pastor and moderator, gave the invocation and offered remarks. A bingo game was played and prizes were awarded. Evelyn Evans, recording secretary, entertained at the event. The Rev. Theodore Obaza, pastor emeritus, and the Rev. Richard Ghezzi shared remarks. All guests received a flower.
Hazleton Active Adult Center secures grant funding
The Hazleton Active Adult Center secured more than $100,000 in state grants to pay for improvements to its men's restroom. The center received a $102,249 Local Share Account (LSA) grant for updates and renovations. "The men's restroom does not meet current ADA requirements. This condition jeopardizes the operations of the...
Weatherly Schwab School project moving forward
An $11.3 million project to convert the Schwab School in Weatherly into affordable housing is moving forward with the announcement of $2.2 million in state funding on Tuesday. Weatherly Mayor Paul Hadzick said a news conference to kick off the multimillion project was scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on the steps of the school, weather permitting.
The Travelling Talleys to perform at First Baptists Church in Waverly
On Saturday evening, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday morning, July 28 at 11 a.m., the Travelling Talleys will be at the First Baptist Church in Waverly. Paul and Cindy Talley travel the country with “music that will warm your heart with a message that could change your life”. Their music ministry includes a variety of original and well-known songs with Cindy on bass guitar and Paul playing keyboards, trumpet, guitar, accordion and ukulele.
State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie holds roundtable discussion with veterans
State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie held a roundtable discussion Tuesday night with local veterans in the area. Removing Moles & Skin Tags Has Never Been This Easy. When Tinnitus Won't Stop, Do This (Watch) ZenCortex. Eat This Once (Daily) for Swollen Legs, Ankles and Feet. WellnessGaze Edema. A Simple Method to...
Students help spruce up City Hall grounds
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown and City Councilman Stan Mirin (District C) welcomed students from Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s Creative and Performing Arts Academy to City Hall on Tuesday. The students presented the city with park benches and garbage covers that were designed and painted for the beautification of City Hall’s grounds.
W-B Preservation Society summer architectural walking tour Saturday, July 27.
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barré Preservation Society director Tony Brooks will host the annual summer architectural walking tour of downtown Wilkes-Barre at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27. Meet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 South Franklin St. Free parking next door to the church. The tour will explore three...
LITTLE LEAGUE: Outgoing District 18 administrator reflects on 20 years at helm
When the Section 6 8-10-Year-Old Little League Tournament ended last week in Conyngham, it essentially ended Jim Burns' 20-year run as District 18 administrator. A lot has changed in Little League baseball over the past two decades, but the one constant in southern Luzerne, all of Carbon and northern Schuylkill counties has been that of the affable Burns, a fixture as a coach, manager and umpire long before he became a familiar face throughout District 18. Standard-Speaker sports editor Dave Seamon recently had the chance to ask Burns some questions about the popular sport's evolution, his fondest memories as administrator, his team of dedicated fellow volunteers and his successor.
Hazleton Area hoops teams, Marian football hold summer camps
The Hazleton Area boys' basketball program recently held its annual hoops camp for boys entering fourth through ninth grades. The week included individual and team instruction for all parts of the game and various competitions. Competition winners included:. 1-on-1: Bennett Young, Jack Morelli, Jaycel Hernandez, Max Temchatin. Knockout and skills:...
6 motorists charged with driving under the influence
At 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 19, 22-year-old Jacob Martin, of 4831 Route 487, Benton, was stopped by state police after they clocked his 2013 Dodge Dart traveling at 74 mph in a posted 55 mph zone along I-180 West near mile marker 26.2. Martin had glassy, bloodshot eyes and an...
Hazle Twp. murder case evidence challenged
Luzerne County prosecutors set out Tuesday to authenticate incriminating social media evidence they hope to present to a jury in the upcoming trial of two teens accused of gunning a man down in Hazle Twp. last year.
Go Joe! Clinton County community turns out in a big way for annual charity event
LOCK HAVEN — WNEP meteorologist Joe Snedeker kicked off his 27th annual “Go Joe” charity bike ride in Lock Haven early Monday morning, surrounded by inflatables and adoring fans. Alongside Newswatch 16 weekend anchor Chelsea Strub and his supporters, Snedeker went live on WNEP 16 from the...