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Humor therapy fund brings kindness and bullying awareness program to Scranton
Gab Bonesso really, really wanted a glue stick in first grade. Standing in front of a few dozen kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Scranton, she acts out the moment one of her classmates gave her one, dancing with and kissing the glue stick. “I’m gonna tell the...
School Briefs 7/25/24
The following local students graduated from the university for the 2024 spring semester:. • Sarah Elizabeth Linko, Jessup, Bachelor of Science in psychology. • Margaret Makowski, Greenfield Twp., Master of Education in art education. • Benny Tapia, Peckville, Bachelor of Science in psychology. Marywood University. Marywood University recently announced area...
Sun Stakes Saturday reminder for horsemen
Wilkes-Barre, PA — The Race Office at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania would like to remind horsemen about the $100,000 Always B Miki Invitational Pace and the $100,000 Sebastian K Invitational Trot as part of the $2 million Sun Stakes Saturday card on Aug. 17. Horsemen are invited to...
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
Burlington moving Wilkes-Barre store to Arena Hub Plaza
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Discount retailer Burlington is moving its Wilkes-Barre store to the Arena Hub Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Twp., the company announced Monday. The new store will open at the site of the former Bed Bath & Beyond at 435 Arena Hub Plaza. An opening date will be announced...
Luzerne County Council funding tour showcases new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck
In their latest American Rescue tour stop Monday, Luzerne County Council members checked out the new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck. Purchased with a $1.8 million American Rescue Plan Act allocation from the county, Tower 1 has a 100-foot ladder, which is 15 feet longer than the vehicle it is replacing, said Fire Chief Frank Guido.
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...
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.
NOT FINISHED YET: Tri-Town majors keep making history as they reach states
Following Thursday’s Section 3 championship win in Berwick against Blue Mountain, Tri-Town’s players were more than excited. So were the coaches. But the accomplishment of exactly what they did hadn’t quite set in yet. That win gave Tri-Town’s major baseball team the Section 3 championship and more...
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:...
Epilepsy Community and Resource Center schedules events
The Michael P. Loughlin Epilepsy Community and Resource Center, 845 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, is holding upcoming events for July. On July 27, the center will host a yoga session led by a certified instructor from 11 a.m. to noon. Donations are $5; bring your own yoga mat. On July 24, the center will host the monthly support meeting at 7 p.m. for those with epilepsy/seizure disorders and their families and friends. To register or for information, call Mary Loughlin at 570-592-1150 or email epilepsywv@efepa.org.
Dunmore Schools sued after sexually explicit film of student is passed around
SCRANTON - The parents of a student at Dunmore Middle School have sued the district after they say a sexually explicit video of him was allowed to be shared by students. A lawsuit was filed July 12 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania by parents on behalf of their minor son, JH, against the Dunmore School District and several individuals.
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...