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Dupont: A regal history
In a little over a century, the small community of Dupont has produced many notable citizens, including numerous judges, professional athletes, a Miss Pennsylvania, and perhaps most surprisingly, a king. Yes, you read that right. Dupont’s very own king, named Faustin Wirkus, had humble beginnings. As a young boy, Wirkus...
Hughestown: There's a lot to be proud of in PA
When you spend long enough in a place, it inevitably starts to feel ordinary at a certain point. You forget to see it with fresh eyes, as a place full of wonder and possibility. However, the governor's newly-designed license plates gave me a powerful reminder that PA is the birthplace of our nation, the first place where freedom rang in our country, and that "cornerstone state" is more than just a moniker.
Counting Down The Irish – No. 5 DT-Rylie Mills
Rylie Mills, the four-star, top 160 Class of 2020 defensive lineman out of Lake Forest, Ill. who chose Notre Dame after visits to Alabama, Ohio State and Wisconsin, was ready to "break out," even if he refused to echo the term (see below). Mills had played in 35 games with...
JamBase’s Festivals For Everyone Contest Winner Selects Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024
In May, JamBase ran its biggest contest ever in conjunction with the Festivals For Everyone campaign and Find Your Fest tool launch. The winner of the contest won a trip to a festival of their choice anywhere in the world. JamBase had more than 5,000 entries and over 2,500 festivals to choose from!
Major transformation set for former school
WEATHERLY, Pa. — Perched on the hill overlooking the borough of Weatherly, you can't help but notice the Mrs. Charles M. Schwab School. "As you come into town, it's an icon; you know it's the feature of the town," said Weatherly Borough Manager Harold Pudliner,. The school on the...
Lower Saucon Twp. Hires New Manager
Lower Saucon Township has named former East Stroudsburg Borough manager Brian Bond as its new manager. Lower Saucon Township has named former East Stroudsburg Borough manager Brian Bond as its new manager. According to a news release, Bond has nearly a decade of experience as a municipal manager and has...
Coroner IDs woman killed in Nesquehoning crash
NESQUEHONING, Pa. -- The Carbon County coroner has released the name of the woman killed in a crash on Tuesday. Angela De La Cruz Laureano, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene soon after the crash on Route 93 in Nesquehoning, the coroner said Wednesday. The Hazleton woman died of...
‘Major overhaul’: LVIA debuts expansive bar, 2 fast-casual restaurants coming soon
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A new dining option is serving thirsty and hungry travelers, and more food and beverage options are set to take off later this year at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The Drafthouse at ABE, a rectangular bar and restaurant serving freshly-prepared food and drinks, held a grand...
Community calendar: Week of 7/25/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City, will be accepting donations of new or gently used...
The Pittston Tomato Festival • August 15-18 • Downtown Pittston
Thousands are expected for the highly anticipated four day event. More than 40 years ago, Pittston Community Leaders and local gardeners collaborated to create this unique event which features delicious food such as homemade ravioli, eggplant rollatini, pizza, sausage and peppers, tripe, bruschetta, chicken scampi, cannoli and gelato. Live entertainment, a parade, an annual Tomato contest, spaghetti eating contest, 5K run and arts and crafts are also a big part of the festival. A Little Miss and Little Mr. Tomato contest is also held for children ages 2-6. The 5K run takes place on August 18 at 8 a.m. The 3.1 mile course includes downtown Pittston, the Fort Jenkins Bridge, West Pittston and the Water Street Bridge. The parade, which also takes place on Saturday, includes a route that is approximately two miles long. Visit www.Pittstontomatofestival.info.
Human remains found near Hazleton
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A death investigation is underway after human remains were found in Luzerne County. Investigators responded to a large wooded area behind Hazleton Area High School around 9 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the Luzerne County District Attorney, police were working on a nearby missing persons...
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...
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.
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...
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