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Orlowski Returns as Assistant Athletic Director
With our student-athletes making final preparations to return to campus in three short weeks, the King's College Athletic Department and Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Cheryl Ish released the newest addition to the department's staff. On Tuesday afternoon, Ish announced Andy Orlowski's return to King's College as the next Assistant Athletic Director.
Kids' Day Out: Mountain Top
The perfect summer day for kids involves three things: ice cream (always), time spent outdoors, and a little friendly competition. They can enjoy all of this with a kids’ day out in Mountain Top at Malacari’s Ice Cream & Mini Golf, followed by some time exploring nature at Wright Township Recreation Park.
NPR's Corrigan: A book critic talks book banning at Wilkes University
Maureen Corrigan understands when you read and review books for a living, people will have their opinions. "I have maybe 40 chances to review a book (in a year). We can't read everything. I think we're afraid of any judgment these days," Corrigan said. Corrigan is NPR's longtime book critic...
Mayor Brown announces cleanup of homeless camps in Kirby Park
WILKES-BARRE — Mayor George C. Brown has directed that the riverfront area of Kirby Park be conspicuously posted to notify those who have set up camps that the City will be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the area beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday. The mayor said it is...
Biden exits presidential race, endorses Harris; Local lawmakers react
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WOLF) — Sunday, President Joe Biden announced his plans to drop out of the presidential election. Soon after, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Former President Donald Trump spent time leading up to the election in November going against President Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential...
Wilkes-Barre City to clean up expanding homeless camps in Kirby Park citing safety issues
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — A growing homeless encampment in Wilkes Barre’s Kirby Park is being cleaned up after an announcement by the city Monday. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown cites safety concerns as the reason for the clean up. The city left multiple notices where the homeless encampments are...
Misericordia University Opening Doors to Endless Possibilities
At Misericordia University, we believe in opening doors to endless possibilities. Whether it’s through our diverse academic programs, engaging campus life, or community partnerships, we are committed to providing opportunities that empower our students to achieve their fullest potential. Join us and discover how Misericordia can help you turn your aspirations into achievements. Learn more at https://www.misericordia.edu.
Nickol family reunion held at Frances Slocum State Park
On Saturday, July 13, descendants of the late Raymond Edward Nickol of Wilkes-Barre and his wife, Jeanette “Jenny” McDermott of Plymouth, held a family reunion at Frances Slocum State Park in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Approximately 70 family members were in attendance. Families arrived from as far as Florida,...