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West Pittston: Enjoy a birding walk with the library
A recent thing that has occurred twice as of the writing of this is a small deer will appear for a moment in my or my neighbor's yard for a moment before darting away to a safer, less populated area. This little deer serves as a gentle reminder to me of the beauty around me that I sometimes unfortunately take entirely for granted.
James Altemus, Sr.
James Lee Altemus, Sr., 83, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth (Natitus) Altemus. Born on Oct. 28, 1940 in Carverton, PA, he is the son of the late Almon and Katherine (Cyphers)...
Disrupting crime: Violence drops in Dallas in 2024 as police target ‘high-risk’ locations
DALLAS — In the cramped room of a police substation, dozens of officers peered at a television as surveillance footage of an apartment complex in Dallas’ Love Field neighborhood played out. “This is a known dope area,” an officer barked out to cops from tactical units, including SWAT....
Dupont: Best wishes for this school year
This week marks the start of the college semester for many students in our area, some of whom will be living away from their childhood homes for the very first time. Looking back upon my own college experience, I can say with certainty that colleges and universities offer a life-changing adventure, chock full of fun and challenges that open your eyes to — and prepare you for — the amazingly, wonderfully complex world around you.
Avoca: Enjoy a meal at Texas Roadhouse to help fire department
As the kids return to school this week and we gear up for a long list of activities that come with it, why not cross cooking dinner off your to-do list this Thursday? You’ll not only help yourself but also our local Scouts!. Avoca Scouts BSA Troop 316 and...
Honesdale names Collins, Avery, Rutherford and Passaro captains for 2024 football season
HONESDALE — There's a palpable sense of excitement crackling in the air around this year's Honesdale varsity football team. The Hornets showed flashes of brilliance last fall, but eventually finished up the season with a disappointing 3-7 record. This time around, though, local fans are buzzing about the prospects of a championship season. ...
Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: New school year offers fresh start
Those summer days are drifting away. The fun is coming to an end, isn’t it?. My own little cousins have been begrudgingly preparing to return to the classroom. One phenomenon I’m sure we have all been observing during these last few weeks of summer is the anxiety between parents and their young students as the new school year rolls in once again.
WSOC: Lackawanna Hosting Hagerstown To Start Season
SCRANTON, Pa. – Lackawanna College women's soccer will begin its 2024 campaign on Saturday, August 24th, as the Falcons host the Hagerstown CC Hawks at Schautz Stadium in Dunmore. Kickoff is set for 12:00pm ET. Admission is free to the public. The game will serve as the season-opener for both squads.
Pennsylvania restaurant must pay $1.3M in back wages, withheld tips
The Department of Labor said Thursday that it obtained a consent judgment to recover $1.3 million in back wages, withheld tips and damages on behalf of 51 workers from La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The judgment, which was entered into the U.S. District Court for Middle District...
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