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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Exeter Lions hold dinner meeting

The Exeter Lions Club conducted their first dinner meeting on October 7 at Valenti’s Restaurant in Exeter. Special guest speaker was Mr. William Slavoski, resident Secret Service Agent, Scranton office. Mr. Slavoski spoke to the membership about identity theft and how to avoid it.

Pittston Library announces memorial books placed

In memory of Danielle J. Trotta Sr., The Perfect Christmas, presented by Elaine Centi; Once upon a Twice and Because of Winn Dixie, presented by Jean Giordina; Dewey and Trick or Treat, Calico, presented by Barbara Dorundra; The Little Monkeys Storybook Treasury, presented by Ken and Patricia Pritchyk; The Missing, presented by Committee--Pittston High School Class of 1953; The Bridegroom, presented by Cathy Turonis; Storm of Visions, presented by Leona and Pat Montagna; The Spire, presented by Mr. And Mrs. Charles T. Salvo and Family.

A history lesson for his daughter

Frank Parra, a Vietnam Veteran, shows daughter, Eliana, 2 1/2 at the time, the Vietnam Memorial and the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., last Veteran’s Day.

Only 17, Kerry Pernot inspired by WWII vet

Kerry Pernot, 17, a Pittston Area senior from Duryea doesn’t consider herself a top student or a good writer.

The case of the missing ‘Piano Man’

Fans and friends of Greater Pittston’s own “Piano Man” Lee Strubeck may have been wondering where he’s been. Lee, the West Pittston native and Wyoming Area Warrior class of ’72 grad, has been fulfilling a career-long dream by playing in piano bars on cruise ships. He’s been at it since February with just one three-week break in May.

Marker honoring garment workers to be dedicated

The Greater Pittston Historical Society in cooperation with the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce will unveil a marker dedicated to the women in the garment industry on Thursday, November 12, at noon at the Pittston Tomato Festival lot on South Main Street.

Goldsworthy survives challenge in West Pittston

Of eight mayoral races in the Greater Pittston area only three were contested. In those contested races in Dupont, West Pittston and Wyoming Boroughs the incumbents won handily.

Dupont airman died in famous Kassel Mission in 1944

Joe Lello, of Jenkins Township, graduated from Dupont High School nearly 60 years ago but the memory of his class trip to Washington, D.C., is still vivid. That’s because it was more than just a class trip. It was also the funeral for his uncle Sylvester who was killed in action in World War II.

Club Jam seeking sponsors for free Thanksgiving dinner

Club Jam on Main Street in Pittston will sponsor a free Thanksgiving dinner for underprivileged members of the Greater Pittston community on Thanksgiving Day, November 26.

Scope of West Pittston sewer project may increase

West Pittston Borough officials may hold a special meeting in coming weeks to examine proposals for changes to the sewer project. The work would likely cost about $2 million, and be added to the current scope of work already under way.

Salvation Army ‘Christmas sign-ups’

The Salvation Army announces to the people of Greater Pittston Area and beyond know that they are having a “Christmas sign-ups” at the Salvation Army, 214 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston from Monday to Friday, November 9-13, from 1 to 3 p.m., and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wyoming teen graduates from State Police Honor Camp

Wyoming resident, Elena DeAngelo, graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner’s Honor Camp held at the PSP Academy in Hershey.

Post 477 honors Vets at City Hall on Wednesday

The Pittston American Legion Post 477 will hold Veterans Day ceremonies at Pittston City Hall on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Bye-Bye Birdie: landmark Exeter bar closing

Back in the anthracite heyday miners working the Exeter colliery bellied up to the bar at Veronica Shonk’s Cafe. Standing with a foot on the rail, they drank 12 cent bottles of Stegmaier’s or Bartell’s beer and spit juice from their chaws and cigars into five spittoons.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Hearing on federal obstruction charge postponed to December

WILKES-BARRE – A preliminary hearing scheduled Friday for a Pittston businessman charged in the county corruption probe has been continued to December.

Friday, November 6, 2009

W. Pittston delays loans

WEST PITTSTON – Council held back Thursday on a proposal to take out bridging loans to cover unpaid bills stemming from the sewer project, even though it is obligated to pay various parts of the contract on a timely basis.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Police: Woman had sex with teen

PITTSTON TWP. – A 25-year-old woman was charged Wednesday night with having sex with a 15-year-old.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

New Pittston mayor gets 98% of vote

PITTSTON – Jason Klush is excited about leading his hometown as mayor. It’s the Democrat’s first time in the political arena, but he said he believes he will bring new-initiative ideas.