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Back-to-School Guide
As August rapidly approaches, so does back-to-school season. NEPA has all you need to prep for the upcoming year from lunch boxes and pencil cases to new jeans and shoes. Look no further than our local shops and boutiques for your back-to-school checklist!. Take a peek below, and see what...
Candlelight vigil in Scranton to honor murdered Pennsylvania teen
SCRANTON, Pa. — A candlelight vigil will be held tonight in Scranton in honor of a teen killed in Mercer County. Investigators say a 29-year-old man killed and dismembered 14-year-old Pauly Likens, a transgender teen, in June. The vigil will take place Friday at 7:00 pm in front of...
How Deep is the Big Eddy in Narrowsburg?
Lisa Glover, also known as Lisa the Maker, visited Narrowsburg last year and looked out at the Deeps, or Big Eddy, of the Delaware River. She wondered just how deep it truly was. To find out, she decided to create an updated topo bathymetric map that would reveal the true features of this section of the river.
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.
Bina P. “Peggy” Cooper
Bina “Peggy” Cooper, a trailblazer and beacon of resilience, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy that spans continents and generations. Born to sharecroppers in 1933, Peggy’s life began on a farm in Pennsylvania where she experienced a childhood marked by...
Lackawanna Blind Association hosts annual summer picnic
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna Blind Association hosted their Annual Summer Picnic Thursday afternoon at McDade Park in Scranton. Low vision and visually-impaired individuals and their families were invited to enjoy a delicious outdoor lunch. The weather turned out perfect. Stormtracker 16 Meteorologist Jeremy Lewan was the guest speaker...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 72: Ian Stiles, Pocono Mountain East HS
Coaches Comments: Ian has a very high ceiling. He can come down and lay the boom for someone his size, or he can use his speed and natural athleticism to make some plays on the offensive side of the ball. He has God-given talent that will blossom this year on the field. This kid has two years to become something special and I am looking forward to having the opportunity to coach him over these next two seasons and watch what type of player he will become.
Scranton Tomorrow wraps up Summer of Scranton with Dog Days event on Biden Street
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Saturday, Scranton Tomorrow's Summer of Scranton will be wrapping up with the Dog Days of Summer event. From 10am-4pm, Biden Street and Adams Avenue will have a variety of different small businesses, including Northern Light Espresso Bar, offering deals, sidewalk sales, and special products for dogs during the event.
Tobyhanna Army Depot Acknowledges Contributions of Veteran Workforce
According to Tobyhanna Army Depot and the Department of Labor, an estimated 200,000 military members retire or separate from the U.S. Armed Forces every year. Their transition into civilian life can be daunting, especially regarding employment. In 2017, Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale established National Hire a Veteran Day. Observed annually on July 25, this day serves as a call to action for employers to recruit and hire veterans.
Living life to the fullest: Olyphant nonprofit helps those with mobility impairments stay active
A local organization helps people with mobility impairments get active, with a special event this month splashing into late July. Individual Abilities in Motion, or I AM for short, is a nonprofit organization that supports those in the area with mobility impairments, including spinal cord injuries, amputations, Parkinson's disease and more, empowering them to live their lives to the fullest.
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