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H.S. Baseball: Pittston Area’s Silvio Giardina leads All-WVC selections
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Editor’s note: Statistics were obtained from various sources so they could differ slightly from official team statistics in some cases. SILVIO GIARDINA. Pittston Area. SS/P – Junior. Player of the Year. After missing most of last season with an...
Green Walk Hatchery Rainbow Trout By The Olivet At The Swiftwater
SWIFTWATER, Pa. — The Olivet Restaurant is a treat for the senses. The beautiful surroundings beckon you to the casual yet sophisticated dining room which opens up floor to ceiling to the outdoor dining space. "Begin or end your day in this enchanting space with a bountiful breakfast, delectable dinner, or a carefully crafted cocktail.
Hitting the waters like an Olympian in the Poconos
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Forty-eight surfers will be hitting the waves of Tahiti to compete in this year’s Paris Olympics. 28/22 News headed to Camelbeach at Camelback Resort in Tannersville to try out one of the newer sports in the Olympics, surfing. But Camelback Resort calls it the “FlowRider.” Lead Lifeguard at Camelbeach, Thomas Smith […]
Suspects wanted after alleged retail theft, assault at Target
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two people are wanted after an alleged retail theft and assault at Target. According to the Dickson City Police, the man pictured with red hair was involved in a retail theft and assault at Target. Officers stated the man in the grey shirt helped the other suspect […]
Honesdale's Brody Patrisso dazzles on the mound in travel team action
DAMASCUS TWP. — Brody Patrisso enjoyed a breakout year this spring as a key member of the Honesdale varsity baseball team. A sophomore pitcher who was flying under the radar prior to the season, Patrisso stepped out of the shadows to play a major role as the Hornets put together another deep playoff run.
Scranton awards $85,000 in grants to support local veterans' services
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WOLF) — Through Scranton’s 2024 operating budget, the city was able to award a total of $85,000 in grants for veterans’ services to six organizations on Thursday. The city accepted community center grant applications in March and April. Mayor Paige Cognetti says she enjoys supporting...
Bucknell, Siena to Play Men’s Basketball Game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza; Contest is Part of Challenging Non-Conference Schedule
LEWISBURG, Pa. – After a 19-year absence, NCAA Division I men's basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. The Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau and Geisinger are the presenting sponsors for the game. Tickets will go on sale at a date to be announced.
The Wright Center’s North Pocono location celebrates two years of providing primary health services
SCRANTON — In just two years since its opening, The Wright Center’s health center in North Pocono has seamlessly integrated into the community, with its health center and staff becoming essential parts of the region. The Wright Center operates a network of community health centers in Northeast Pennsylvania,...
Family focused: Oasis celebrates 5 years of helping families in the opioid crisis
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — What’s being touted as Pennsylvania’s first family recovery center — and maybe even the first of its kind nationally — sits just south of Route 22, along the borders of Bethlehem and Hanover Township. Oasis Community Center — operated by the...
Rockin' the River concert series concludes with Lanie Gardner
Country performer Lanie Gardner headlined the final concert of this summer's Rockin' the River series in Riverfront Park in Wilkes-Barre Friday. Gardner's song “Chasing the Wind” is featured on the soundtrack of the recently released movie "Twisters." The free Rockin' the River concerts are presented by Visit Luzerne County and the Riverfront Parks Committee.
Mercer Mammoths cannot overtake Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in ECCBL semifinals
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — After getting past the third-seeded Trenton Generals, 2-0, Friday night in the Southern Division play-in game to advance to Saturday’s inaugural East Coast Collegiate Baseball League semifinals at Memorial Stadium, the Mercer Mammoths were happy to be there with the league’s top team, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Miners.
Bucknell, Siena to play game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
LEWISBURG — After a 19-year absence, Division 1 men’s basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. Second-year coach John Griffin III brings in a Bucknell squad...
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