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Farmers market returns to the Back Mountain
DALLAS TWP. — The Back Mountain Memorial Library Farmers Market returned to the Dallas High School campus on Saturday morning. The market will run every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 26. “[The library] needed funds, and somebody brought up the idea of having a farmers’...
Wyoming Area Scholarship Awards Presentation
Wyoming Area Scholarship Program held its annual awards celebration June 6 at the secondary center auditorium. More than 120 individuals and groups from the community awarded approximately $400,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from the Class of 2024. Call the school at 570-655-2836, ext. 2339, to learn more about becoming a scholarship donor. Deadline for accepting new scholarships is Aug. 31.
Wyoming Area Class of 1974 planning reunion
Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1974, will celebrate their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Gramercy Restaurant in Pittston. There will be music and a raffle table. Cost is $40 per person with a cash bar. For reservations, make checks payable to Karen Ferrett by July 15. Contact information and inquiries can be made to Kmferrett@msn.com or on the WAHS Class 1974 Facebook page. Members of the reunion committee are, first row, from left, Patti Marianacci, Nancy Rowe, Mary Beth Bolin and Karen Ferrett. Second row: Carl Mercincavage, Theresa Yatsko and Mary Kay Baloga. Third row: Nicky Mozart, Billy Miller and Jerry Yakobitis.
Julian Fleming Holds Wide Receivers Camp At Southern Columbia
CATAWISSA, Pa. — “Off the play action...CJ Stroud wants the down field shot and he's got Fleming running free and Julian Fleming battles to the end zone touchdown Ohio State,” said announcer. The Penn State fans are hoping to hear that named called this fall. “CJ Stroud...
Celebrating Independence Day in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/YOU) — The Fourth of July celebrations are still going strong across northeastern Pennsylvania. Hundreds got into the patriotic spirit for an annual Independence Day celebration. We aren’t done celebrating Independence Day quite yet! Fourth of July celebrations continued at City View Park in Hazleton. A fireworks display filled the sky to […]
Lake Ariel Fire Company celebrates Independence Day with parade and fundraiser
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. — Lake Ariel Fire Company is celebrating Independence Day weekend at their local fire station while raising money to fund operations. Hundreds of people gathered today in Lake Ariel for the parade and fireworks and to support their volunteer fire company. The Lake Ariel Volunteer...
It's picnic time in Greater Pittston: Area churches and organizations planning summer picnics
Church picnics evoke fond memories for many people in the valley. Whether it’s playing games, enjoying a first beer in a beer tent, or meeting your crush to hold hands and walk around the picnic, these festivals define Greater Pittston summers. Don’t miss out — check the schedule for locations, dates and times.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 53: Joshua Vinton, Western Wayne HS
Coaches comment: He’s a strong tough player who has demonstrated an ability to be effective in the power run game and zone scheme. He has become a bit of a threat in the passing game as well in our screen passing scheme. He will be a big part of our success on offense and defense this season.
Beyond the Byline: The day Plymouth’s hills were flooded
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. On July 3, 2011, the hills of my hometown, Plymouth, were flooded. It’s still bizarre to even write that sentence, but it actually happened. Yes, 13 years ago this week, when six inches of rain fell in less than one...
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