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Marshalls grand opening set for Aug. 22
Prospective shoppers who want to get a look at the Marshalls store in Mahoning Township can do so next month. The store set to open at 1241 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive East will hold its grand opening from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 22, the company announced its website. Earlier...
Chamber hosts cornhole tournament
The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation held its inaugural Cornhole Tournament on Thursday at Baer Memorial Park, Lehighton. Cornhole tournaments have become big events, with professional matches being shown on ESPN and other sports networks. The Chamber wanted to make this tournament as close to regulation as possible. “We...
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Siena to battle Bucknell in Northeast PA for McNamara homecoming
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — In the final season of his decorated, collegiate playing career, Scranton native Gerry McNamara and Syracuse played in front of his home crowd in Northeast Pennsylvania. In his first season as a head coach, McNamara will bring his new team back to that same arena for the venue’s first NCAA Division-I men’s basketball game since.
Paige Neely, July 27
Paige Neely is celebrating her 13th birthday today. She is the daughter of Stephanie and Albert Neely, the granddaughter of Dawn Keefe and William Keefe of Wilkes-Barre and the late Howard Neely of Plymouth and the late Cora Neely. She is a great-granddaughter of Ronald Melodick of Plymouth. Paige has twin brothers, Jesse and Joshua, 19.
West Side Story: Celebrating 20 years of kielbasa in Plymouth
The Swoyersville Kiwanis Club is hosting its Annual Scholarship Open on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Four Seasons Golf Club, Exeter. From left, are Kiwanis members Kathy Breznay, Sandi Williams-Urzen, Gene Breznay, Anita Murphy, Paula Van Scoy, Ed Grebeck and Jean Stoss.
Carbon foundation tours training center
Members of the Carbon County Community Foundation toured all four floors — and even the roof — of the burn tower building at the Carbon County Emergency Operations and Training Center in Nesquehoning. County Commissioner Wayne Nothstein led the recent tour, which also included a stop to where...
Siena men's basketball: Saints, Bucknell to play at Wilkes-Barre's Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
In a homecoming for first-year Siena men's basketball coach Gerry McNamara, the Saints will play Bucknell in a neutral-site non-conference game on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. A Scranton native, McNamara also got to play in front of his home crowd in his...
Rockin' the River concert series concludes with Lanie Gardner
Country performer Lanie Gardner headlined the final concert of this summer's Rockin' the River series in Riverfront Park in Wilkes-Barre Friday. Gardner's song “Chasing the Wind” is featured on the soundtrack of the recently released movie "Twisters." The free Rockin' the River concerts are presented by Visit Luzerne County and the Riverfront Parks Committee.
Siena coach Gerry McNamara to make homecoming trip against Bucknell
Gerry McNamara's first season as Siena men's basketball coach will include a trip home. Siena and Bucknell announced Friday they'll play Nov. 30 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre Township, Pa. in a homecoming for McNamara, who is from nearby Scranton. McNamara played once in Wilkes-Barre...
Anthracite Model Railroad Society to hold open house this weekend
The Anthracite Model Railroad Society will hold its Annual Christmas in July Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, at 1056 Hanover Court, Hazle Twp. The event allows the public the opportunity to view HO gauge model trains operating through the City of Hazleton and surrounding towns such as Harleigh, Weatherly, Mauch Chunk, Bethlehem Steel and Pottsville. History buffs who enjoy viewing old structures that no longer exist can see numerous structures on the railroad that have either changed or have been razed. Attendees may bring cameras. Admission is free but donations appreciated. For information, visit The Anthracite Model Railroad Society on Facebook or www.amrclub.org. Another open house will be held in November.
Bucknell, Siena to play game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
LEWISBURG — After a 19-year absence, Division 1 men’s basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. Second-year coach John Griffin III brings in a Bucknell squad...
St. Luke’s Salute to Service: Parryville man learned how to follow orders in Air Force
A Lehighton native learned about respect and how to follow orders during his time in the military. Bobby White, of Parryville, graduated from Lehighton High School in 1962, and enlisted in the Air Force in April 1963. While there, White was a firefighter/crash rescue. His first base was at Sculthorpe,...
Traffic delays expected near Montage
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are alerting Moosic residents of possible traffic delays due to events near Montage Mountain on Wednesday. Police drivers should expect delays starting around 3:00 p.m. Wednesday on Montage Mtn. Road, Glenmaura National Blvd, Springbrook Avenue (SR 502), and Davis Street. These delays are due to the “I Prevail” and […]
Skeletal human remains found in wooded area in Pa.
Skeletal remains were found in a wooded area in Luzerne County on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. Police said they were made aware of possible remains located behind Hazleton Area High School in Hazle Township at around 9 a.m., according to WNEP, Fox56 and WBRE/WYOU. The Luzerne County District...
‘The Kammander’ takes the lead in USA Mullet Championships
SWOYERSVILLE — Heading into the second round of the USA Mullet Championships, “The Kammander” is in charge — he’s at the top of the leaderboard in his age category. Kamden Cunningham — known as “The Kammander” — is back this year to raise money for wounded veterans and hopefully become the next USA mullet champion in the ages 5-7 category.
Truckers Against Trafficking Visits NEPA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — “It will only grow unless we do something to stop it,” says Wyoming County District Attorney, Joe Peters. Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters crossed county lines Thursday afternoon – bringing awareness to human trafficking impacting communities in NEPA. Peters along...
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