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Christmas Decorating Contest Coming to Tunkhannock
In honor of Christmas in July, the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau (EMVB) is already planning for the holiday season. This year, EMVB will hold the first-ever Tunkhannock Holiday Decorating Contest. The competition will be open to businesses and residents throughout the Tunkhannock area. Categories will include Best Business, Best Inflatable...
Joseph C. Wassmer, 65
Joseph C. Wassmer, 65 of Lords Valley, Pa., passed away very unexpectedly in the still early morning hours of July 15, 2024. He was a faithful husband and loving protector of his wife and children. As a loving father, and a simple man he only wanted the love of his close family circle. Though not perfect, he formed the habit of saying “If it’s God’s will” in every situation. His favorite hobby besides spending close family time, was playing guitar/singing and retelling stories of the “good” old days. His staunch devotion to the Rosary, his firm guidance, strong emotional support and sarcastic humor was the actual heartbeat of the Wassmer household.
Wallenpaupack Area grad Wyatt Peifer named to college baseball Gold Glove team
Wyatt Peifer was a perennial all-star baseball player during his varsity years at Wallenpaupack Area High School. A multi-sport standout who also excelled on the basketball court, Peifer is now piling up the accolades and awards on the college diamond. Peifer just recently put the finishing touches on a stellar...
NEPA woman faces animal abuse charges for dumping puppies
In Lackawanna County newborn puppies left in garbage bags in dumpsters have led to charges of animal cruelty. Blakely borough police say 40 year old Catherine Yvette Small told them she believed the five Cane Corso puppies that she directed her teenage son to dispose of in Timberfalls Apartments dumpsters had already died, according to a criminal complaint filed by Cpl. Michael Shaheen. In fact, four were still alive. She was charged Tuesday with a felony count of aggravated animal cruelty. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for later this month.
RailRiders return to action, lose to Buffalo on wild pitch in 10th inning
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped a 1-0 decision to the Buffalo Bisons on Friday in 10 innings. A pitcher’s duel through and through ended with a walk-off wild pitch in game one of the series. After the All-Star break, the RailRiders...
County Holds On to Win 90th Annual Scranton Lions Dream Game
PECKVILLE – As players, coaches, and fans look forward to the upcoming 2024 season, there was one last game to be played by graduated seniors who finished their high school careers in 2023. The 90th annual Scranton Lions Dream Game was played on Thursday night, and there was no...
Houlahan touts new legislation to help baby formula industry on visit to Berks
EXETER TWP., Pa. - "When one facility went out of production, half the country couldn't find sole source nutrients for their babies,” said CEO of ByHeart, Ron Belldegrun. Now, a bill in D.C. called the Investing in New Families and Newborns Through Tax Credit Act aims to give a boost to places like ByHeart, an Exeter Township-based baby formula company.
Waymart Borough Council sends debated ballfield project to bid
Waymart Borough Council is pursuing bids for the current plan to renovate the Robert D. Wilson Athletic Field, which will comply with Little League requirements but is far from a home run for Waymart men's softball enthusiasts. Council Vice President Jane Varcoe, at the July 9 meeting, said they were...
VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre alt rock duo What Elephant? put ‘Blast Shields Down!’ for lonely astronaut
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. With an alternative rock sound as vast and varied as the far reaches of outer space, only a daydreaming astronaut could traverse the wide-open world of What Elephant?. When the Wilkes-Barre-based duo – made up of...
NEPA’s Day Downtown set for Saturday
WILKES-BARRE — NEPA’s Day Downtown fundraising festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday on Public Square and will feature live music, over 50 vendors, games and more. The annual fundraiser is hosted by NEPA’s Summer in the City, an organization founded in 2022 that...
Breaking Benjamin in central Pa.: Where to get last-minute tickets for Saturday concert
Breaking Benjamin, a rock band from Wilkes-Barre, will perform this weekend in central Pa. The band will perform with New Medicine at the York State Fair at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. There is still time to get tickets. Fans can buy tickets on the fair website and here...
Causal IQ Launches ‘ID-less’ Healthcare Audience Solution
Causal IQ, a leading provider of advanced digital advertising solutions, announces the launch of its innovative ‘ID-less’ healthcare audience solution. This novel healthcare advertising solution leverages a strategic partnership with BranchLab, a privacy-focused data science company developing advanced AI software that enables healthcare brands to reach their target consumer and healthcare provider audience. As the preferred partner for managed service campaign activation, Causal IQ will deliver a transformative approach to healthcare marketing.
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