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Luzerne County mullet kid brings home championship
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A Kamden Cunningham is the new Mullet Champion. The boy from Swoyersville, also know as the "Kammander," took home the best mullet in the kids division of the 2024 USA Mullet Championship. Kamden raised over six thousand dollars for Jaren Allen's, "Homes for Wounded Warriors...
La Festa Italiana requires a lot of preparation
SCRANTON, Pa. — La Festa Italiana kicks off Friday in Downtown Scranton. A lot of work needs to be done beforehand. One task is wiring all the booths so the businesses can cook and keep the food warm. Apprentices from the IBEW Local 81 volunteered their time to help...
Hands-on cooking series in Bradford County promotes heart health
TOWANDA — People have the opportunity to learn new recipes for inexpensive meals that promote healthy living. Penn State Extension has partnered with Farmer Fred’s in Towanda for its hands-on cooking series. The program started its first session Thursday at the farmer’s market on South Main Street. Three more sessions will follow on Sept. 5, 12 and 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Farmer Fred's.
Wilkes Men’s Soccer Blanks Marywood 2-0 in Season Opener
SCRANTON, PA - The Wilkes University men's soccer team defeated Marywood in their season opener with a score of 2-0 on Friday afternoon. After a back and forth battle throughout the first half, the Colonels led 1-0 after a header scored by Herbert Ramirez (Highstown, NJ/Highstown) off a free kick in the final minute of the half. Wilkes recorded an additional shot during the half by Will Wagstaff (Allentown, PA/Parkland).
Benjamin Michael Card
Benjamin Michael Card, 45 of Waverly passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at home. Ben was pre-deceased by his paternal grandparents, Joseph and S. Jean Card of Waverly, NY and his maternal grandparents, Dr. Rembert and Claire Carter of Dalton, PA.
2024 Wilkes Men's and Women's Cross Country Season Preview
WILKES-BARRE – As the 2024 season approaches, the Wilkes University men's and women's cross country teams are set to continue their journey under the leadership of head coach Paul VanLuvender. The Colonels' men's team kicks off their season on Friday, August 30th, at the Misericordia Invitational in Dallas, Pa.,...
Wilkes Men's Cross Country Sixth at Misericordia Invitational to Open Season
DALLAS, PA – The Wilkes University men's cross country team opened the 2024 season by placing sixth of 11 teams in a 4k race at the Misericordia Invitational held at Letterkenny Field Friday evening in Dallas, Pa. The Colonels, under the direction of second-year head coach Paul VanLuvender, scored...
Devil Women Start 2024 Seasson Strong by Taking Second at Misericordia Invite
DALLAS, Pa. - The Dickinson women's cross-country team started their 2024 season by posting a solid result taking second at the Misericordia Invitational on Friday evening. Myra Naqvi was the lead Dickinson runner, finishing in fifth overall place with a time of 15:42.40. Two other Devils finished inside the top-10, with Meghan Higgins-Hass (15:47.30) coming in sixth and Liza Barbash (16:12.00) in ninth. The two other runners contributing to the team score were Maddie Garber (16:17.90) in 11th and Sarah Coates (16:26.50) who took 15th. Rounding out the competing Devils were Sophia Kovalski (16:34.20) and Breanna Franchak (16:35.30). Jillian McNulty (16:57.80), Marley Kurey(17:15.50), Jenna Kerns (17:23.40), Devon Culberson (17:26.50), Lauren Scott (17:39.30), Emma Vanmeter (17:42.80), Emma Lewis (17:56.60) and Abby Duffy (18:11.30).
Montgomery boys soccer opens season with win vs. NEB
Montgomery opened its season in boys soccer with a 5-3 win at home against Northeast Bradford on Saturday afternoon. Montgomery tallied five goals from four starters in the win. “We worked hard throughout the offseason to find methods to generate scoring opportunities from multiple positions on the field,” Montgomery coach...
Pennsylvania ammo plant boosts production of key artillery shell in Ukraine's fight against Russia
SCRANTON — A Pennsylvania ammunition plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand, with more capacity set to come on line. Government officials revealed the increase in production this week as they showcased...
Wilkes Women’s Volleyball Outlasted by Keystone College in Five Set Season Opener
LA PLUME, Pa. – The Wilkes women's volleyball team went to extra points with Keystone College Friday night, but ultimately fell short in their season-opening match against the Giants 3-2 (19-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-18, 14-16). Keystone had two key runs that secured them the first set 19-25, the first...
Devil Men Kickoff 2024 With Win at Misericordia Invite
DALLAS, Pa. - The Dickinson men's cross-country team started their 2024 season with a bang on Friday night by winning the Misericordia Invitational. The Red Devils had seven runners finishing in the top-10 in the 103 runner field, with Brock Overlander leading the devils in second place overall with a time of 12:32.40. Nathan Caldwell followed close behind in third (12:36.90) and Alexander Kane crossed in fifth (12:43.20). Rounding out the Top-10 were Alex Hansen (12:45.50), Atticus Fair (12:49.90), Luke Knestout (12:51.20) and Nolan Meincke (12:51.50) who took up slots seven through ten. Five more members of the Red and White landed within the Top-25: Matthew Dietrick (12:57.50), Mason Macek (13:00.50), William Kane (13:17.70), Trevor Richwine (13:26.10) and Romario Cruz (13:32.50).
Amwell man charged with assaulting woman at Star Lake concert
An Amwell Township man was charged Wednesday with aggravated assault after Hanover Township police said he attacked a woman at a concert earlier in the month. Police said Lance Edward Hickman, 24, was attending the Jason Aldean concert at The Pavilion at Star Lake on Aug. 10 when he got into an argument with a woman and pushed her to the ground, causing her to strike her head when she fell.
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