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Luzerne County Bar Association donates to Coffee Inclusive
Coffee Inclusive of Pittston recently received a $2,500 donation from the Luzerne County Bar Association’s Charitable Foundation. Coffee Inclusive is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering education, engagement, advocacy, skill development, and meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities, while promoting inclusion throughout our community. They operate an inclusive coffee shop on Kennedy Blvd., Pittston.
Hanover Area Junior Baseball team captures third at states
Hanover Area placed third at the Pennsylvania Junior Baseball tournament in Athens. The team defeated Pittston for the District 16 title and Mid Valley for the Section 5 championship to qualify for states. Hanover went 4-2 in the state tournament to finish third, losing to Springfield, 4-1, in the semifinals. From left: Tyler Cole, Leo Seiger, Alex Knapich, Trey Mishanski, Braeden Mullery, Conor Richardson, Ben Kolbicka, Logan Richardson, Shawn Elliott, Owyn Komoroski-Maslar, Joey Korus, Ryan Bennett and Brody Richardson. Hanover Area coaches are Todd Kolbicka, Jim Bush and Ryan Bennett Sr.
Big Tent Bazaar to be held in Hanover Twp. this weekend
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Twp. will host their annual Big Tent Bazaar from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 19; 5 p.m. to midnight after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, July 20; and 5 to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 21.
Scranton Fringe Festival celebrates 10th anniversary with 3D art projection
A large-scale 3D projection art installation of light and sound will animate the facade of the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, at the Scranton Fringe Festival kick-off event Thursday, Sept. 26. The lead artist for the project is Michael Nasser, with technical support by Endeavor Audio & Light Services Inc. “Using powerful projectors and 3D animation, the projection will create the illusion that the museum's facade is dynamically transforming in a unique fusion of art and technology,” said a Scranton Fringe Festival news release. The Festival runs from Sept. 26 to Oct. 6. The schedule of theater, film, music and visual arts across the city will be announced soon. COURTESY OF SCRANTON FRINGE FESTIVAL.
Little Eric's Foundation holds wiffle ball tournament
Little Eric's Foundation recently held a biodegradable balloon release and wiffle ball tournament. The funds raised go to direct pediatric cancer research and to children and their families, in treatment for pediatric cancers.
Little League: Keystone Immediate holds off Rhode Island in second round of Eastern Regional
Keystone Intermediate Little League continued its winning ways on the second day of a back-to-back after picking up a come-from-behind win in the regional opener. After Keystone and Rhode Island scored three runs apiece in the first inning, Keystone scored five more in the combined second and third innings, holding off a late comeback try in an 8-6 win in the second round of the Little League Intermediate Regional tournament.
A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary
A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said. The fire in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church built in 1890, was reported about 6:30 p.m. Friday, and...
Preparing to climb to new heights with my sister [column]
I sat on a crowded pool deck the day I realized how bad it was. Hours before, my sister Krystyna woke me up during the night with another headache. During winter 2007, she had moved home to Scranton, Lackawanna County, from Virginia on disability leave when she started having headaches and falling.
Local playwrights to perform next week
Two local playwrights will perform their work in solo shows in Scranton from Thursday through Sunday. “Acting Alone: Two Solo Plays on One Stage,” at Lackawanna College, will showcase Maureen McGuigan and Mandy Pennington. It is presented by the Scranton Fringe Festival.
Freeland American Legion Post 473 donates to fire department
The Freeland American Legion Post 473 presented a donation to the Freeland Fire Department which will be utilized for improving its fire ground operations. The department, with this donation, will be purchasing a battery operated positive pressure ventilation fan which will be used to remove smoke and toxic gases from a structure during fire or carbon monoxide incidents. It will be replacing older units which were gasoline powered and during their operation actually produced carbon monoxide in its exhaust and therefore were ineffective in certain incidents. These units are more effective and efficient along with being safer. The Legion with this donation again demonstrated its continued commitment to the department's efforts to improve emergency services in our community. The generosity of the Legion over the years has assisted the fire department in funding major purchases and exhibits their commitment to improving the lives of all who reside here. The Department membership expresses its appreciation to the Legion for their support.
ATV rider wanted for alleged police chase
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for an ATV rider after they say he fled from officers in Luzerne County. On July 14 around 10:36 a.m., officers saw an ATV driving down the roadway on Main Street and Dickson Street in Duryea. Officers said they tried to stop the ATV but the rider […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre rock band Portland Frank remembers ‘Buck’ in heartbreaking tribute
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. With a name that can be found on Urban Dictionary, it may be hard to imagine that Portland Frank would produce a poignant, sentimental song that tugs on the heartstrings, but when that violin comes in and the story plays out in sincere lyrics and an emotional music video, there’s not a dry eye in the house.
Honesdale home severely damaged in early morning crash
An early morning crash Wednesday has left a Honesdale family homeless. According to a witness at the scene, a pick-up truck barreled through the side of the home located at 276 Erie Street not far from Geo. W. Kinsman Inc. ...
Catch the Magic: Daniel Luce brings passion for education to Building Blocks’ Early Learning Program
Daniel Luce brings passion for education to Building Blocks’ Early Learning Program. Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. As a child, Daniel Luce thought men weren’t allowed to be teachers. It was a silly notion, of course, but since he’d only ever been taught by...
Wilkes-Barre man pleads no contest in shooting, standoff
A Wilkes-Barre man accused in a shooting at a South Wilkes-Barre barbershop and then threatening to shoot police during a standoff pleaded no contest Friday to aggravated assault and related charges. Julio Rivas, 35, was accused of shooting another person in the area of the New Flow Barber Shop, 127...
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