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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...
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.,...
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.
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).
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...
Wyalusing football program to help out Cowanesque Valley community before game
The Wyalusing Rams will take on Cowanesque Valley on Friday night in a high school football showdown, but before the game the Rams are looking to help their rivals off the field. Cowanesque Valley was recently hit hard by severe flooding, with many homes suffering significant damage. In a true...
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.
The Pizza Hut Moving Box Table
Pizza Hut is offering something unique in hopes more people will order their pizza when they move to a new city. The Pizza Hut Moving Box Table turns into a small table so that you can have a slice even if you haven’t unpacked any of your furniture on moving day. According to their website, […]
Griffins Challenge Cougars in Opening-Day Action
Dallas, Pa. - (8/30/2024) - Gwynedd Mercy University (0-1) traveled to Misericordia University (0-1) this evening for the first contest of their 2024 season. The Griffins found most of their success after halftime, as they totaled three of their five shots in the third quarter of a 4-0 Cougar victory. Junior forward Makenzie Reed (Philadelphia, Pa.) offered two (34:06, 39:30) of her team-high three shots in that frame; she put them both on goal, but was denied in each case.
Pocket Park Live Series Celebrates the Arts in Downtown Scranton
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Big second half pushes Towanda past CV
TOWANDA — The Cowanesque Valley Indians (0-1) hung with a veteran Towanda Black Knights (1-0) team here throughout the first half, but turnovers and some defensive lapses in the second half doomed them as they fell 24-6 in their season opener. Throughout the first half, the CV defense held...
Social media post adds to growing concern over building condition at Lackawanna County park
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — From flaking paint to missing siding, concerns are growing over the shape of the bath house at Merli-Sarnoski Park near Carbondale. "Bathroom would be the place to start. There's some rotting wood on the outside," said Roseann Bartholomeo of Carbondale. Dedicated back in 1978, the...
Valley View drops Crestwood in District 2 Class 4A Action
Early in a season, the goal of most teams is to avoid injury and get consistency on both sides of the ball. After 0-1 starts, both Crestwood and Valley View were beset by injuries. The Cougars were coming off of a lopsided 33-0 loss at Scranton Prep that saw the loss of QB Zach Cwalinski to injury, while the Comets lost a close game 28-21 to Wyoming Area and late this week QB Jaden Shedlock was injured. Adjustments would be needed to game plans in order to come out on top this week.
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