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Construction continues at the University of Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New developments took place at the University of Scranton as construction continued on the new Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall. A steel beam signed by the university president and representatives from key departments was lifted to the top of the structure. The 90,000-square-foot, four-story facility, will include an […]
Road closures announced for Wyoming Valley Run
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Road closures have been announced in the Greater Pittston and Wilkes-Barre areas for the Wyoming Valley Run. The Wyoming Valley Run will start on Sunday, Sept. 1. The 10-mile run begins in downtown Pittston and crosses over the Susquehanna River at the Fort Jenkins Bridge....
Vengeance Bluechip, I Did It Myway score in Pocono features
Wilkes-Barre, PA — Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania held a $22,000 pace for Pennsylvania Sire Stakes-eligible three-year-old pacing males as its Saturday afternoon (August 24) feature, to possibly serve as a springboard to Sire Stakes and Stallion Series Championship racing early in September. The winner of the race, Vengeance...
Pittston: Library friends hosting fundraiser at Red Mill
Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library will hold a fundraising event at the Red Mill from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. There will be entertainment by Phyllis Hopkins Electric Duo. The donation of $30 per person will get you three drinks (beer or soda), unlimited pizza, basket raffles and 50/50.
Pittston Tomato Festival a smashing success
The 41st annual Pittston Tomato Festival was held Thursday, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Aug. 18, in downtown Pittston. The event included live music, food, vendors, rides, contests, a 5K run and walk and a parade. Here are photos from the opening and closing days and "Parade Day" Saturday, Aug. 17.
Beyond the Byline: Going back to school is a good thing
WILKES-BARRE — There was a time when “back to school” meant something. It meant that summer playtime was over and schooltime was upon us. It meant that it was time to learn and move on to our next challenge. Back then, the same kids we played with...
GREATER PITTSTON'S PAST: Avoca High School 1923 Championship Team
Avoca High School's championship baseball team from 1923. First row, from left, are Joseph Brennan, Cyril Kritzer, Joe Barrett, and Joseph Quinn. Second row: Frank "Butch" Davis, Peter Biga, Thomas Dawe, Michael Feeney, Charles "Spider" Woolever, Joseph Curley, James Dougherty and George Murphy. From the Avoca Centennial Booklet, 1971.
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