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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.
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,...
Shelter impact on the recent homeless camp removal in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE LUZERNE COUNTY— One of the agencies tells 28/22 News it was prepared to take in any of the homeless looking for shelter after being displaced from Kirby Park. 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli joins us live in Wilkes-Barre now with how Ruth’s Place has prepared, and ways the community can help out too. Even […]
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...
White Haven celebrates bicentennial
White Haven officials and residents celebrated the borough's 200th birthday this weekend with a street festival featuring food trucks, local vendors, eating contests, live music and more. The festival was held along Main Street with more than 40 food and retail vendors in attendance, primarily local businesses.
Austyn Lepore, July 29
Austyn Lepore, son of Nicole and Tom Lepore of Plains Twp., is celebrating his 15th birthday today. He is the grandson of Eleanor Lapsansky, of Inkerman, Michael and Linda Lapsansky of Falls, Tom Lepore of Plains Twp. and Michalene Thoma of Plains Twp., and the great-grandson of the late Ruth Katarsky of Inkerman and Joanne and Ronald Patoka of Harding and Jerome Lapsansky of Florida. Austyn has a brother, Brayden, 10.
Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling held
The Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling came back this weekend. The event, which benefits the Swoyersville Parks and Recreation Board, was held Saturday and Sunday at Roosevelt Park at the corner of Tripp and Scott streets. This year’s event featured around 10 vendors specializing in chicken wings. A panel of judges sampled each in a blind taste test to determine winners in a variety of categories.
Chris Kelly Opinion: A tailor's legacy stitched in Scranton
The expertly hemmed threads of Leo D’Angelo’s long, colorful life are stitched into the fabric of South Scranton. Over more than six decades as a master haberdasher, he made suits for presidents and pop stars, champion boxers and baseball legends.
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.
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.
Breaker Brewing launches beer to commemorate 250th anniversary of Wilkes-Barre Twp.
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Breaker Brewing Company is out with a new beer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Wilkes-Barre Twp., the municipality where the business has grown and thrived.
Mrs. Nicole Anne Segall
SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore, was the setting Friday for the wedding of Nicole Anne Pizzola and Benjamin Aaron Segall, both of Archbald. The bride is the daughter of Thomas Wasko and Christina Pizzola, Dunmore. The bridegroom is the son of Richard and Beth Segall, Clarks Summit.
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