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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...
Dietrich Theater’s Fall Film Festival scheduled in Tunkhannock, with sneak peek Thursday
A free Preview Day for the Dietrich Theater’s Fall Film Festival is Thursday, at the Tunkhannock theater. The festival opens with an Oktoberfest-style gala on Sept. 20 and shows 20 independent and foreign movies through Oct. 10. The Gala night movies are “The Fabulous Four,” starring Susan Sarandon, Bette...
Men’s Cross Country Readies for First Race on Friday at Misericordia
CARLISLE, Pa. – The Dickinson men's cross country team begins their quest for their first Centennial Conference crown since 2009 when they head to the Byon Property in Dallas, Pennsylvania on Friday to participate in the Misericordia University Invitational beginning at 6pm. Schedule Overview. The Red and White have...
Dallas officer killed and 2 wounded by man who targeted police, chief says
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas’ police chief said Friday that a man intentionally set out to shoot police when he killed an officer sitting in his patrol car and wounded two others in a late-night attack that set off a highway chase and ended with officers fatally shooting the suspect.
First-year starter Blake Davis throws 5 passing TDs as Hughesville beats Towanda
HUGHESVILLE — Hughesville first-year starter Blake Davis rolled left, keeping his eyes up and scanning the field the entire time. He spotted his favorite target, childhood best friend and classmate Conor Knight with a bit of space near the left sideline. Davis uncorked a beautiful pass down the field, hitting Knight right between the numbers, and Knight did the rest, running in for a 54-yard touchdown through traffic to give Hughesville a commanding 28-0 lead late in the first half following the successful extra point.
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).
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).
WEEK 2: High School Football Scoreboard
It is Week 2 of the high school football season. Follow along for all the action from District 2, which has 20 games on the slate. Western Wayne (2-0) 28 (F) North Pocono (2-0) 23 (F) Crestwood (0-2) 13. Valley View (1-1) 28 (F) Nanticoke Area (0-2) 0. Carbondale Area...
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.,...
Labor and union supporters gather in Kirby Park for food and fun at NEPA-Que
WILKES-BARRE — For the third straight year, NEPA-Que in Kirby Park came one day before Labor Day. The free event, hosted by the nonprofit community group In This Together NEPA, was billed as a Labor Day celebration of unions and workers. It featured live music, games, basket raffles and...
EVENTFUL: Italian food, livestock and trains means something for everyone this Labor Day weekend
The unofficial last weekend of summer is upon us. So whether you are outdoorsy, a foodie or train enthusiast, there's plenty of things to do. Scranton’s annual celebration of Italian food and culture starts Friday, Aug. 30, and wraps up Monday, Sept. 2. The hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
Heavy police presence in Olyphant
OLYPHANT, Pa. — A strong police presence has gathered in part of Lackawanna County. Several police departments, including Olyphant, Blakely, Jessup, Dickson City, and state police, responded to part of the Casey Highway in Olyphant just after 9 p.m. Wednesday. Newswatch 16 has a crew on the scene and...
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