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Wilkes-Barre's Keystone Mission leads Go Green Team in community cleanup
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — To ease the trash and litter issue within the Wilkes-Barre area, Keystone Mission was out Friday morning for its 3rd year of Go Green Team community cleanup. Guests work alongside the staff planting flowers and picking up trash. More than 2 dozen individuals including staff,...
Beverly A. Eberlin
Muncy Valley, Pa. — Beverly A. Eberlin, 85, of Muncy Valley peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 with family by her side. Born May 21, 1939 in Sonestown, she was a daughter of the late George and Viola (Phillips) Sones. In 1963 she married Charles D. Eberlin, and together they celebrated 47 years until his passing in 2000.
One killed in accident at coal processing facility
STOCKTON – One person was killed in an accident at a coal processing facility near Hazleton Thursday. Hazle Township firefighters were called to 414 Stockton Mountain Road for a technical rescue just before 10pm. There, someone was trapped under a ton of coal in coal processing station. Additional assistance...
Scheffler picked a good time to expand his trophy case. An Olympic gold would be a nice addition
SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Scottie Scheffler decided to build a golf room at his Dallas house earlier this year. He had to keep adding a few shelves as the trophies piled up. An Olympic gold medal wouldn't take up a lot of room, but it would be a nice addition. He is the favorite at the men's competition at Le Golf National, just as he has been a favorite at every tournament this year. But there's been a late challenge from two-time major winner Xander Schauffele. Scheffler sees some similarities between them. Neither gets too high or low and consistency is their hallmark.
First "Harris for President" Event Held in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — “We are here to celebrate our new nominee, Kamala Harris,” says Scranton Mayor, Paige Cognetti. Friday, Democrats kicked off the Harris for President’s first northeastern Pennsylvania event. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan, State Representative Bridget Kosierowski, and...
Mercer Mammoths cannot overtake Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in ECCBL semifinals
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — After getting past the third-seeded Trenton Generals, 2-0, Friday night in the Southern Division play-in game to advance to Saturday’s inaugural East Coast Collegiate Baseball League semifinals at Memorial Stadium, the Mercer Mammoths were happy to be there with the league’s top team, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Miners.
Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling held
The Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling came back this weekend. The event, which benefits the Swoyersville Parks and Recreation Board, was held Saturday and Sunday at Roosevelt Park at the corner of Tripp and Scott streets. This year’s event featured around 10 vendors specializing in chicken wings. A panel of judges sampled each in a blind taste test to determine winners in a variety of categories.
LCTA replacing bus stops in Newport Twp., Nanticoke with on-demand van service
The Luzerne County Transportation Authority is eliminating traditional bus service in Newport Twp. and significantly reducing stops in Nanticoke with plans to launch an on-demand “microtransit van service” pilot program.
Paige Neely, July 27
Paige Neely is celebrating her 13th birthday today. She is the daughter of Stephanie and Albert Neely, the granddaughter of Dawn Keefe and William Keefe of Wilkes-Barre and the late Howard Neely of Plymouth and the late Cora Neely. She is a great-granddaughter of Ronald Melodick of Plymouth. Paige has twin brothers, Jesse and Joshua, 19.
Rockin' the River concert series concludes with Lanie Gardner
Country performer Lanie Gardner headlined the final concert of this summer's Rockin' the River series in Riverfront Park in Wilkes-Barre Friday. Gardner's song “Chasing the Wind” is featured on the soundtrack of the recently released movie "Twisters." The free Rockin' the River concerts are presented by Visit Luzerne County and the Riverfront Parks Committee.
West Side Story: Celebrating 20 years of kielbasa in Plymouth
The Swoyersville Kiwanis Club is hosting its Annual Scholarship Open on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Four Seasons Golf Club, Exeter. From left, are Kiwanis members Kathy Breznay, Sandi Williams-Urzen, Gene Breznay, Anita Murphy, Paula Van Scoy, Ed Grebeck and Jean Stoss.