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Peeking into the past

Thieves stole 24 cases of beer 44 years ago

Monday, December 1, 2008

DTV: Become one of the converted

Residents in thousands of households in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton region are in jeopardy of seeing snowy television screens when they wake up Feb. 17.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Pittston OKs $4.53 million ’09 budget

PITTSTON – Using county figures that show the city is now worth $275 million, city officials were able to put forward a budget Saturday that set real estate taxes at 5.85 mills, rather than the 47 mills that were levied last year.

Churches gather for Thanksgiving service

The Every Voice Choir, featuring choir members of several Greater Pittston churches and under the direction of Joanne Austin, sang hymns of thanks and praise last Sunday afternoon during the annual Greater Pittston Ministerium Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service.

Christmas Past presented at W.P. Presbyterian Church

The West Pittston Historical Society presented Memories of Christmas Past - Christmas Decorations of the Twentieth Century by Boyd Hitchner last weekend at the West Pittston Presbyterian Church.

Salvation Army provides symbol of hope

Every year, the holiday season is filled with the sounds of ringing bells. Many of these bells belong to the Salvation Army and emanate from their volunteers.

Tax increase revealed at first reading of City budget

The first reading of the Pittston City 2009 budget took place Saturday morning at a special council meeting. The $4,536,811 budget calls for a 10 percent municipal tax increase, which Mayor Joe Keating said may be reduced before final adoption.

Pittston native wins school board seat in Charleston, S.C.

A Pittston native who in 2006 won a lawsuit against the Charleston, South Carolina, School District, won the support of the voters of Charleston County when she was elected to the school board in November.

Reports stolen purse

A reward is being offered for a stolen purse taken from a locked vehicle in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church parking lot at around 7 p.m. on November 22. The owner wants to make the public aware that this is the second occurrence of a purse stolen from a locked vehicle in the parking lot. The purse, a black shoulder bag, contains important medical documents that need to be returned to the owner. Anyone who may find this purse, please call the Pittston City Police Department.

Jenkins Township to hold special meeting this Wednesday

The Jenkins Township Board of Supervisors will meet in public session on Wednesday December 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jenkins Township Municipal Building located 46 1/2 Main Street, Inkerman.

ABC Kiddie Kampus comes to Pittston City

ABC Kiddie Kampus has been earning a reputation at its Old Forge location for 19 years. This year, the Kiddie Kampus opens a second location in Pittston City.

Food Pantry registers over 400

The Greater Pittston Food Pantry distributed free food to the first 20 registered households on October 16. It has now registered more than 200 qualifying households, consisting of over 400 individuals, from fifteen communities in the Greater Pittston area. Qualifying families call the pantry and are given an appointment date to pick-up the food.

Mellow to serve again as Senate Dem Leader

State Sen. Robert J. Mellow (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today was unanimously re-elected Leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus during caucus leadership elections.

Pittston Seniors to decorate Christmas tree

On Monday, December 1 volunteers will be needed to help decorate the center Christmas tree after dinner. Light refreshments will follow.

‘Monkeying’ around for a living

In 2002, Tony Traglia changed a life-long dream into reality.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Probe continues into armed robbery at West Pittston ATM

WEST PITTSTON – Police on Friday continued searching for the alleged gunman accused of robbing a man at a Bank of America ATM at Wyoming Avenue and Luzerne Avenue.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Man robbed at gunpoint at ATM

WEST PITTSTON – A man in his late 20s was robbed at gunpoint at a Bank of America ATM around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Police: Duryea man’s death suspicious

DURYEA – Police have labeled as suspicious the death of a man who was found inside a home around 2 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

WA drivers’ bus passing lauded

EXETER -- A program focused on educating the public about safe driving around school buses found drivers traveling in the Wyoming Area School District are already aware of the rules.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Not-guilty plea made in ’07 death

WILKES-BARRE – A 21-year-old former Pittston resident pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from a 2007 deadly shooting that prosecutors say he originally intended to be a robbery.

Memories of Christmas Past

Boyd Hitchner talks about Christmas decorations of the 20th Century during a special presentation at the First Presbyterian Church, West Pittston. The event was sponsored by the West Pittston Historical Society. (More photos will appear in the Nov. 30 issue of the Sunday Dispatch).

Thanksgiving dinner for 75 or more

Thanksgiving: A Holiday Truly to be Thankful

Second graders tell how to cook a turkey

Preparing a turkey for Thanksgiving is a daunting task to begin with. There’s the thawing, the cleaning, the stuffing, and let’s not forget the basting. Some turkey preparation recipes are passed down from generation-to-generation.

S.H. parishioners make 23,000 pierogies

It is a time-honored tradition in many Eastern European countries to eat pierogies during the holiday season, especially on Christmas Eve. Many immigrants brought their love of pierogies to the New World and their descendants continue to enjoy the delicious treats today. The parishioners of Sacred Heart Church in Dupont certainly love pierogies, and as far as they are concerned, they make “the best pierogies in the valley!”

Refuse pick-up holiday hours

Samuel “Danny” Argo, Director of Streets and Sanitation of Pittston City, announced for the Thanksgiving holiday week refuse pick up scheduled for Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, will be picked up on Friday, November 28.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Dec. 20 earliest rest of rulings will be mailed

Thousands of Luzerne County property owners will have to wait until after Dec. 20 to learn the outcome of their formal assessment appeals.

Man is charged in rape of teen girl

PITTSTON – A man convicted six years ago for sexually assaulting an intoxicated teen girl was arrested by authorities on Monday for allegedly raping a child for more than a year.