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Rabbi Swartz again invited by Vatican to address climate change
For the second time in three years, Rabbi Daniel Swartz will fly to Italy to address climate change with the Vatican at a conference of faith groups from across the globe. From Oct. 21 through Oct. 24, Swartz, 62, will be one of about 50 religious figures invited to attend the Vatican's "Going Further, Faster Together: Towards a Global Multi faith Women led Climate Action Network" — a conference just outside of Rome in Frascati, Italy, intended to lay the groundwork for faith groups to work together to address climate change globally, with a focus on women-led groups, Swartz said.
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.
John and Sheila Jamiolkowski
John J. Jamiolkowski Jr. and Sheila A. Simon Jamiolkowski, of Wilkes-Barre, are celebrating their 25th anniversary. They were united in marriage on Sept. 4, 1999, at St. Mary’s of the Maternity Church, Wilkes-Barre, with Monsignor Alexander Kulik presiding.
Wilkes-Barre's Kirby Park centennial celebration set for Sept. 7
In 1924, businessman and philanthropist F.M. Kirby, commissioned the construction of Kirby Park, as a generous donation to the City of Wilkes-Barre. The opening of the park was marked with a large celebration known as Kirby Day.
Local doctor donates home-grown produce
Dr. Enrico Pelicci, a second-year resident physician at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education’s Internal Medicine Residency Program, drops off a load of homegrown tomatoes, cucumbers, and apples at Friends of the Poor’s Jackson Terrace Food Pantry in Scranton. Pelicci has been growing, harvesting, and donating fresh-grown produce throughout the summer growing season. To date he donated more than 105 pounds of fruits and vegetables he grew at his home in Waverly Twp. “Farming is backbreaking work, but when we drop off what we’ve grown at Friends of the Poor, people are so grateful,” Pelicci said in a release.
Wilkes Women’s Soccer Defeated by Oswego State 2-1 in Season Opener
WILKES-BARRE – The Wilkes women's soccer team opened their season at Bruggeworth Field on Saturday afternoon, but the festivities were spoiled by Oswego State as the Colonels fell to the Lakers 2-1. Oswego opened the scoring early as Katie Delgrosso tapped the ball into the back of the net after a save by first-year goalkeeperDelaney Yaracs (Butler, PA/Butler) at 1:56 to give the Lakers the early lead.
Beaver Area uses 28-point third quarter outburst to roll past Blackhawk
BEAVER — Beaver Area’s offense picked up right where it left off last week after its Week 0 win as it used a 28-point third quarter to cruise in Saturday afternoon’s game defeating Blackhawk 56-28. Following a Beaver Area (2-0) touchdown, the Cougars looked to have gained momentum back at the midway point of the third quarter when Brayden McCarthy broke free for a 34-yard score to cut the Bobcat lead down to 15 points with 7:34 to play in the quarter.
Three Different Colonels Scores as Wilkes Field Hockey Opens Season with 3-2 Win Over Oswego
EDWARDSVILLE – The Wilkes University field hockey team opened its 2024 season in fine fashion as three different Colonels scored on way to a 3-2 non-conference victory over Oswego State Saturday afternoon at Schmidt Stadium. Wilkes improved to 1-0 on the year while Oswego dropped to 1-1 on the...
Big Second Quarter Lifts #11 Field Hockey to 2-1 Win
YORK, PA – The #11 York College field hockey team opened their 2024 season with a hard fought 2-1 win over the University of Scranton on Saturday afternoon in York. The Royals opened the scoring in the first quarter but the Spartans scored a pair of goals in the second to earn the one-goal victory.
Wilkes Men’s Soccer Fall to Ramapo on the Road
MAHWAH, NJ – Wilkes University men's soccer fell in a back and forth battle against Ramapo College this afternoon with a score of 2-4. The game started with Ramapo quickly opening the scoring, recording two goals in the sixth and eighth minutes, both scored by Ponce Gianfranco. Wilkes responded in the 42nd minute with a goal by Landon Kelly (Marcellus, NY/Marcellus Senior High School) to get the Colonels on the board. In goal, Matthew Conti (Florence, NJ/Florence Township Memorial High School) made two saves on four shots on goal.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rinella
St. Mary’s Church, Auburn, N.Y., was the setting June 8, 2024, for the wedding of Gretchen Michele Mattern, Scranton, and Paul Stanton Rinella, Marion, N.Y. The bride is the daughter of Brett and Michele Mattern, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Michael and Julie Rinella, Marion, N.Y.
Chewy Pharmacy donates to Head Start in Pittston
Employees of Chewy Pharmacy online pet pharmacy’s Pittston site put together back-to-school bags containing crayons, markers and other essentials for 18 preschool students at Luzerne County Head Start. The bags were distributed to students in Classroom No. 2 at the Pittston New Street Center, which Chewy Pharmacy sponsors as part of the Adopt-A-Classroom program. Chewy Pharmacy also provided the center with a box of school supplies. For information about adopting a classroom, call 570-829-6231 ext. 356 or email brookew@hsweb.org. Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. is an income-based early childhood education program that provides comprehensive services to expecting parents, children from birth to age 5, and their families in Luzerne and Wyoming counties. To learn more, visit lcheadstart.org. From left, are Luzerne County Head Start associate teacher Leeann Ruckle, Nicole Reese and Devan Fritz with Chewy Pharmacy, and Luzerne County Head Start teacher Sarah Thomas.
Chris Kelly opinion: Arlington no ground for 'bone spurs'
In February of 1970, a 23-year-old high school social studies teacher turned Army infantryman sent a message from the jungles of Vietnam to his local newspaper. Stationery was scarce, so he scribbled it on a roll of toilet paper.
Separate police chases in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties
A heavy police presence last night in one part of Lackawanna County in search of a wanted man. Several police departments, including Olyphant, Blakely, Jessup, Dickson City, and state police, responded to part
Rooted in support: Physician combats food insecurity from his hearty Waverly Twp. garden
Dr. Enrico Pelicci started farming when he missed his father. His late father, who also was a physician, instilled a curiosity for the world and a love for science in him. After his father passed away in 2014, Pelicci scattered seeds in his honor in the backyard of his family’s Waverly Twp. home, waiting to see what happened. He ended up with more than 100 corn plants and a love for farming that grows every year alongside his various crops.
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