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Abrahams Creek Watershed Association to meet - 11/08/2009
The ACWA along with Skelly and Loy Engineering will hold a public meeting on November 16 at 7pm in the West Wyoming Borough Hall. The event will explain the Abrahams Creek Watershed project and allow for public input and discussio ...

Jenkins Twp. Fire Dept. - 11/08/2009
The regular monthly meeting of the Jenkins Twp. Fire Dept. will be held Monday, November 9, at 8:00 p.m.

Three incumbents knocked out in Old Forge - 11/08/2009
Garlic wasn’t the only smell that was in the air in the Pizza Capital on Tuesday night.

Churches collecting food for needy at Thanksgiving - 11/08/2009
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, many of us will anticipate enjoying a fantastic turkey dinner complete with cranberry sauce and all of the trimmings that accompany a traditional Thanksgiving feast. As we gather with family ...

Pierantoni is top vote-getter - 11/08/2009
District Magistrate Fred Pierantoni III garnered more votes in Hughestown than any other candidate in last Tuesday’s general election. Pierantoni was running for re-election and won handily. He came away with 394 Hughestown votes.

Correspondent shares story of Alzheimer’s Disease - 11/08/2009
When I was 21, my father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Having worked as a high school and college student at the Wesley Village Retirement Community in Pittston taught me quite a bit about the disease and als ...

Cosmopolitan Seniors planning Christmas party - 11/08/2009
The Cosmopolitan Seniors next meeting will take place at 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, in St. Cecilia’s parish center. Vic Malinowski will preside.

Pasta dinner at Our Lady of Sorrows church today - 11/08/2009
A pasta dinner, sponsored by the Our Lady of Sorrows Holy Name Society, will be held today from noon to 5 p.m.

West Pittston Library fundraiser Monday, Tuesday - 11/08/2009
Do some early holiday shopping at Barnes & Noble and part of the proceeds will go to the West Pittston Library.

Two Dupont churches conduct holiday food drive - 11/08/2009
Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church have joined efforts to help feed those in need for the holidays. Each parish will be holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Food Pantry in Pittston the first two full ...

Flea market, bake sale today at American Legion - 11/01/2009
The Old Forge American Legion Post 513 will hold a flea market and bake sale today from 12-5 p.m. at the Legion Post.

Yankee fan Grace Nolan losing sleep during Series - 11/01/2009
If you’re a New York Yankees or Philadelphia Phillies fan, this year’s World Series is especially exciting for you.

Special late-night bingo Friday at Germania - 11/01/2009
Calling all of you bingo lovers! There is a new and exciting one-time only special bingo event taking place this Friday right here in Duryea.

Borough notes; Lions meet Monday - 11/01/2009
Tuesday is Election Day. Remember to get out and vote.

Dupont Property Owners to meet Wednesday - 11/01/2009
The Dupont Property Owners’ Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dupont municipal office. Guest speaker will be Gerry Chickeletti, Director of the Senior Employment Program. All resi ...

Eagle candidate hopes to light up town for Christmas - 11/01/2009
Bobby Trusavage, of Boy Scout Troop #302, is holding a fundraiser for his Eagle Scout project. Money is being raised to purchase new energy efficient L.E.D. Christmas lights for West Pittston. The old lights will be properly recyc ...

9/11 Flag to fly in front of W. Wyoming town hall - 11/01/2009
West Wyoming Borough Council has decided to fly a “9/11 National Remembrance Flag” below the American flag in front of the town hall. The flag, donated by borough resident Louis Bigiarelli, was created to honor those who lost thei ...

Abrahams Watershed Association meeting Nov. 16 - 11/01/2009
The Abrahams Creek Watershed Association along with Skelly and Loy Engineering will hold a public meeting on November 16 at 7 p.m. in the West Wyoming Borough Hall. The event will explain the Abrahams Creek Watershed project and a ...

Charles E. Gebhardt, RN - 11/01/2009
Charles E. "Chuckie" Gebhardt, RN, 47, of Wilkes-Barre, died October 29, 2009 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Barnes & Noble vouchers will help W.P. Library - 10/25/2009
Support the West Pittston Library while you do your holiday shopping. Do some early holiday shopping at Barnes & Noble and part of the proceeds will go to the West Pittston Library.

Abrahams Creek watershed public meeting Nov. 16 - 10/25/2009
The Abrahams Creek Watershed Association along with Skelly and Loy Engineering will hold a public meeting on November 16 at 7 p.m. in the West Wyoming Borough Hall.

Malloy Golf Tournament raises $7000 for playground - 10/25/2009
The Shirley Malloy Golf Tournament/ Clambake outing was held on September 26 at Applewood golf course. The very successful event raised over $7000 for playground equipment to be installed in Charney park in Shirley’s honor. The Ma ...

Orders for homemade pierogies are due by Nov. 1 - 10/25/2009
Boy do I love pierogies! My Aunt Nancy recently made some for me, and I can’t begin to tell you how good they tasted. She prepares them just the way I like them, and the ladies of SS. Peter and Paul’s Church altar and rosary socie ...

Children’s Halloween Party at borough park Friday - 10/25/2009
The annual Children’s Halloween Party sponsored by Dupont Borough will be held this Friday, Oct.30, at the Pavilion in the Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Children’s Halloween party and parade Saturday - 10/25/2009
Let’s get ready to monster mash!

Former Old Forge coal miners are sought - 10/25/2009
The Old Forge Coal Mining website, www.oldforgecoalmine.com, is seeking information on former coal miners who worked in the Old Forge mines.

Poppy seed, nut roll sale listed - 10/25/2009
Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church, Rock Street Hughestown, will once again have the poppy seed and nut roll sale for the holiday season.

St. Anthony’s parish chicken dinner next Sunday - 10/25/2009
The Annual Chicken Dinner will be held next Sunday, November 1 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Take-outs from 11 a.m. to Noon. Sit-down dinners 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Laflin Library holds cookout - 10/25/2009
The Laflin Public Library closed their 2009 Summer Reading Program with a cookout on the borough playground for the children who participated. Reading certificates and prizes were awarded to each child. The Red Robin made a specia ...

First reading of 2010 budget at borough council meeting - 10/18/2009
The first reading of the Dupont Borough 2010 budget took place at Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting of Borough Council. Borough Manager Patty McDonald is continuing to work on balancing the budget and is awaiting the final 2008 au ...

Those autumn leaves: tips for sparing your back - 10/18/2009
The fall leaves are certainly starting to pile up in Avoca. And with the blustery winds we experienced last week, there are even more on the ground to rake. Luckily, we have two great chiropractors in town, Dr. Margaret Breznay an ...

Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club installs officers - 10/18/2009
The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club installed officers for their new administrative year.

New WP Lions Club moves closer to charter date - 10/18/2009
West Pittston Little League Board Meeting has been changed to Sunday, October 25 at 6pmat the WP Little League Field House. No meeting on October 18.

Halloween party at Brick Methodist Church Friday - 10/18/2009
Calling all of the ghosts and goblins of Duryea. If you’re looking for a night of frightful free fun, then the Brick United Methodist Church’s annual Halloween party is the event for you.

Wyoming Rec board Halloween parade Saturday - 10/18/2009
The Wyoming Recreation Board will hold their annual Halloween costume parade on Saturday, October 24 at 3:30 p.m. at Butler Street Park. Children 12 years old and younger may participate.

VFW Auxiliary plans bingo to benefit VA patients - 10/11/2009
The Ladies Auxiliary to Avoca V.F.W. Post 8335 will have a bingo party Wednesday, Oct. 14 for the patients at the VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. The ladies are seeking the following items to award as prizes and gifts for the vet ...

Borough Council to honor firefighters on Tuesday - 10/11/2009
The Duryea Borough Council will have their monthly work session and meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St.

Masonic Lodge pancake & sausage breakfast today - 10/11/2009
Valley Masonic Lodge, 318 Linden Street, will hold its Semi Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast today from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a fundraiser to pay for the repaired roof. Everyone is welcome, donations are: adults, $7.00, ...

Cub Pack 366, Wyoming, welcomes 12 new scouts - 10/11/2009
Cub Scout Pack 366 started the new year with a registration and pack meeting on September 27 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church Hall. Twelve new boys were welcomed into the pack and Cubmaster, Barbara Stahley, presented the summertime ...

Lions Club plans bucket drop next Sunday in boro - 10/11/2009
The Dupont Lions will hold their bucket coin drop for their annual White Cane Drive at the intersections of Main and Bear Creek Rd. by the “Hub One” from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, October 18. Monies collected will be used to su ...

Soccer team to help in fight against breast cancer - 10/11/2009
The soccer team will help the fight against breast cancer with the help of some local sponsors on Oct. 15. Proceeds from the sale of “Pink Ribbon” t-shirts, funds from the soccer concession stand, and any monetary donations collec ...

Borough notes - 10/11/2009
Council announced grass clippings will not be collected until next season.

Borough adds semi-marked police vehicle to fleet - 10/11/2009
The Exeter Borough Police Department recently added a semi-marked police cruiser to its fleet.

Indoor Fall Festival next weekend at Holy Rosary - 10/04/2009
Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean the annual church festivals have ended!

Pancake and sausage breakfast set next Sunday - 10/04/2009
Valley Masonic Lodge, 318 Linden Street, will hold its Semi-Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Sunday, October 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a fundraiser to pay for the repaired roof.

Eagle Scout project means welcome signs for borough - 10/04/2009
Nick Kaminski recently completed his Boy Scout Eagle Project in West Wyoming Borough. Nick constructed a new wooden sign for the Town Hall and installed four “Welcome to West Wyoming” signs at the entrances to town.

Inaugural Wyoming Rec Oktoberfest Saturday - 10/04/2009
The Inaugural Wyoming Oktoberfest will take place this coming Saturday, October 10 from 2-10 p.m. at Flack Field (rain date is Sunday, October 11).

Blessing of Pets today at Saints Peter & Paul Church - 10/04/2009
Calling all of you pet lovers! There is a special event taking place in Avoca today that you will surely enjoy!

Roast pork dinner next Sunday at HMS Church - 10/04/2009
The ANS of Holy Mother of Sorrows’ PNCC, Wyoming Ave., will hold their annual pork roast dinner on next Sunday, October 11 at the parish hall. Takeouts will be from 11:00 a.m. to noon and dinner served from noon until 2:00 p.m.

Old Forge Coal Mine Group to meet on Tuesday - 10/04/2009
The Old Forge Coal Mine Group will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Eagle McClure Hose Co Hall.

Vandals strike Exeter volunteers’ ‘terror walk’ - 10/04/2009
After only one weekend of operation the “Trails of Terror,” sponsored by Exeter Park Volunteer Hose Company, was vandalized this past Monday night. The "Trails of Terror" an annual event, is a favorite of both young and old and a ...

Colonial Fall Festival today at Dennison House - 09/27/2009
History will come alive today at the Dennison House with the annual Fall Colonial Craft Festival, from 1-5 p.m. The 18th century colonial folk festival will feature craftsmen demonstrating weaving, caning, spinning, marbleizing pa ...

Oldest living grads of Old Forge High are sought - 09/27/2009
The Old Forge School District is seeking the oldest living graduates of Old Forge High to take part in Homecoming Festivities on October 16 when the Blue Devils host Carbondale. Graduates will be honored during pre-game ceremonies ...

Tire recycling in borough - 09/27/2009
Hughestown residents may have tires placed in the borough truck Oct. 1 at the Borough Building on Center Street. Recycling tires must not be on rims, full of mud, be free of liquids, and cannot be cut. This qualifies for automobil ...

Exeter park volunteers ‘Trails of Terror’ starts Friday - 09/27/2009
The Exeter Park Volunteer Hose Company’s annual “Trails of Terror Halloween Walk” will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning this weekend, through Halloween October 31, from dusk until 11 p.m. The cost is still only ...

Council president issues memo regarding sewer project - 09/27/2009
West Pittston Borough President Brian Thornton issued the following memo to residents of the borough:

Find a bargain today in the yards on Grove Street - 09/27/2009
If you like bargain hunting for hidden treasures at yard sales, then be sure to take a stroll on Grove Street today! Several of the residents of the 400, 500, and 600 blocks of Grove Street will have a massive three-block long yar ...

VFW Auxiliary Harvest Chicken Dinner next Sunday - 09/27/2009
The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4909 Harvest Chicken Dinner will be held at the Post Home, Main St., in Dupont next Sunday, October 4. The menu consists of one half a roasted chicken, whipped potatoes, vegetable, cole slaw, roll ...

Event next Sunday to benefit child with leukemia - 09/27/2009
One of the best qualities about the people in the Greater Pittston area is the way in which they reach out to others in need. Whether it is volunteering their time to a Boy Scout troop, using their creative culinary skills to make ...

‘Young Lungs at Play’ program now in West Wyoming - 09/20/2009
On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act, anti-smoking advocate Mary Therese Mazur from the partnership for a Tobacco Free Northeast PA assisted members of the West Wyoming Recreation Board ...

Celebration today for 100th anniversary of church - 09/20/2009
Today is a very special day in the parish community of SS. Peter and Paul’s Church. After 100 years of dedicated service ministering to and meeting the spiritual needs of the people of Avoca and surrounding communities, parishione ...

Old Forge Miles Street Park to start closing early - 09/20/2009
The Miles Street Community Park will close at 7 p.m., effective immediately, for the remainder of the season. Borough council decided to make the change due to recent vandalism at the park.

Sacred Heart HNS ziti dinner next Saturday - 09/20/2009
The Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Church will hold its annual ziti dinner Saturday, Sept 26, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the church hall. The cost per ticket is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Takeouts will be ...

Guardsmen back from Iraq to be honored today - 09/20/2009
In the March 29 edition of the Duryea News, I wrote a column about two National Guardsmen with ties to Duryea who were hungry for news from home. In that column, I provided you with their addresses and their request for letters fr ...

Exeter Park firemen Trail of Terror starts Friday - 09/20/2009
The Exeter Park Volunteer Hose Company will once again sponsor their annual “Trails of Terror” Halloween Walk. The event will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning September 25, through Halloween October 31, from dus ...

New owners holding ‘open house’ at Curves in W.P. - 09/20/2009
Curves in West Pittston is under new management will be holding an Open House tomorrow and Tuesday, September 21 and 22 from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Luzerne Avenue.

First graders called to Cub Pack 366 meeting - 09/20/2009
The Tiger Den of Cub Scout Pack 366, West Wyoming will hold its first meeting of the 2009-2010 season on Wednesday, September 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the West Wyoming Borough Building at the corner of Shoemaker Avenue and West 8 ...

Hughestown notes - 09/20/2009
Hughestown Council appointed the following police officers for a 30 day period: James Halford, Dan Evancho, Ed Sulima.

Inaugural Oktoberfest in Wyoming October 10 - 09/13/2009
The inaugural Wyoming Oktoberfest will take place Saturday, October 10 from 2-10 p.m. at Flack Field (rain date is Sunday, October 11). Plans are coming along nicely. There will be community contests such as who can build the best ...

Tax rebate to expire - 09/13/2009
The rebate period for payment of the 2009 tax bills for Pittston Area School District will expire on Monday, September 21. After this date the face amount must be paid up until November 23, after which the 10% penalty will be in e ...

Move underway to save Avoca Post Office branch - 09/13/2009
As many of you know, the United States Postal Service (USPS) suspended services at its Avoca branch July 31 due to repairs that needed to be made to the building. In order to meet customer needs, the USPS moved the Avoca retail an ...

Veronica Krause - 09/13/2009
Veronica Krause, 104, of Exeter, September 9, 2009, at Golden Living Manor, Plains Township.

West Wyoming gets grant to plant more shade trees - 09/13/2009
The West Wyoming Shade Tree Commission has been awarded a grant from the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority (LHVA). Thanks to this grant, the West Wyoming Borough’s TreeVitalize Project will be part of an overall effort to incre ...

Old Forge School Board to meet Wednesday - 09/13/2009
The Old Forge School Board will hold its regular scheduled meeting on September 16 at 7 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction Room.

Exeter Park Hose Company chicken BBQ today - 09/13/2009
Exeter Park Volunteer Hose Company will hold their annual chicken BBQ at the station at 219 Lehigh St. in Exeter Park today. BBQ tickets are available from any member or at the door. Cost of ticket will be $7 for adults and $4 for ...

Library lists Fall Festival and full slate of fall events - 09/13/2009
The West Pittston Library announces its First Annual Fall Festival. Family, adult and youth programs run from September 21 to November 10.

Fred Lokuta Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday - 09/13/2009
The Third Annual Fred P. Lokuta Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Fred P. Lokuta Memorial Committee and the Polish American Citizens Club, will be held on this Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Wilkes Bare Municipal Golf Course.

Bingo returned to Germania Hose Co. one year ago - 09/13/2009
Calling all of you bingo lovers! It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since weekly bingo games returned to the Germania Hose Company. But that anniversary has arrived and it means good things for you and our community.

Back-to-school Mass today at Saints Peter & Paul - 09/06/2009
It’s back to school time! Classes for St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ joint religious education classes will begin soon.

Annual ‘Dozynki’ Harvest Festival next weekend - 09/06/2009
The Holy Mother of Sorrows Church Giant Flea Market and the 32nd annual Harvest Festival/Dozynki will be held on the parish grounds on Wyoming Ave. this weekend starting on Saturday, Sept.12 with the Giant Flea Market from 9:00 a. ...

400 more photos, documents added to boro website - 09/06/2009
Our friends at www.duryeapa.com have certainly been busy! They recently added 400 more photos and documents to the site for all of us to enjoy. Included in this latest update, visitors will d ...

Historical Society sponsors annual WP homes tour - 09/06/2009
The West Pittston Historical Society will be sponsoring the 2009 Tour of West Pittston Homes this coming Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s tour includes seven outstanding Garden Village residenc ...

Felittese Festival annual tradition in Old Forge - 09/06/2009
The Felittese Association of Old Forge will host its annual Festival to be held September 11-13 at the Chapel Grounds at 146 Third Street. For over 20 years, the festival is held annually on the second Sunday of September in comme ...

Second zoning hearing Tuesday at town hall - 09/06/2009
Exeter Borough Council met this week and announced a second public hearing will be held on September 8 at 6 p.m. in Wyoming Area Secondary Center to air concerns and gather information related to the application for a change in zo ...

Shirley Malloy Memorial Golf Tourney Sept. 26 - 09/06/2009
Shirley Malloy dedicated over thirty years working to improve West Wyoming’s recreational facilities for children through her efforts on the Recreation Board. On September 26, the Shirley Malloy Memorial Golf Tournament will conti ...

Annual West Pittston homes tour September 12 - 08/30/2009
The West Pittston Historical Society will be sponsoring the 2009 Tour of West Pittston Homes on Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s tour includes seven outstanding Garden Village residences and is a de ...

Rec board meets Wednesday to plan Oktoberfest - 08/30/2009
The Wyoming Recreation Board Meeting is meeting Wednesday, September 2 at 6 p.m. at Butler Street Park to make plans for the “First Annual Wyoming Oktoberfest” on Saturday, October 10 from 2 to 10 p.m. at Flack Field (rain date is ...

Property Owners Association officers elected - 08/30/2009
The Dupont Property Owners Association held their second meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Election of officers was held and by-laws were discussed and voted upon.

Community yard sale today at Duryea VFW home - 08/30/2009
Calling all of you bargain hunters! The ultimate yard sale is taking place in Duryea today!

Sniegowski gives hydrants ‘road markings’ - 08/30/2009
Old Forge has new road markings in front of all of 107 of its fire hydrants and the borough has Jason Sniegowski to thank for it.

Quasquicentennial town-wide yard sale Sept. 12 - 08/30/2009
The Exeter Borough Quasquicentennial committee will hold another town wide yard sale on Saturday, September 12. There will be a $5 fee to get your name on the list, which will be available at some of the local businesses in town. ...

Fire department makes annual appeal for funds - 08/30/2009
I recently received the following note from the Avoca Fire Department

W.P. Rams to play ‘under the lights’ tonight - 08/23/2009
West Pittston and Exeter mini football teams will be playing their “A” game under the lights at Sobeski stadium tonight. The first of four games will begin at 3:00 p.m.

Wyoming Hose Company #2 changes meeting date - 08/23/2009
The regular September 6 meeting of the Wyoming Volunteer Hose Company #2 has been changed to September 13 at 1:30 p.m. All members are asked to be present. Tony Yurek will preside.

School starts August 31 in Old Forge District - 08/23/2009
The Old Forge School District will begin the 2009-2010 school year on Monday, Aug. 31 when teachers report for two days of staff development and meetings.

Fire company auxiliary forming - 08/23/2009
A meeting will be held at the Yatesville borough building on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. to discuss forming an auxiliary to help the volunteer fire company. Both men and women are welcome. For more info call 655-8089.

More than 310 respond to all-class reunion - 08/23/2009
Plans for the West Wyoming High School second All Class Reunion to be held on Saturday, September 5 at West Wyoming Hose Company #1 have been completed. The event will be 1 p.m. thru 9 p.m.

Pig roast in Hughestown - 08/23/2009
The Hughestown Hose Company will sponsor the Annual All You Can Eat Pig Roast on Sunday, September 6. The event will be held at the Fire Company grounds located at 30 Center Street, Hughestown from 2 to 9 p.m. There will be entert ...

Avoca VFW annual chicken barbecue this Saturday - 08/23/2009
If you’re looking for a good home cooked meal that you don’t have to cook yourself, look no further than the Avoca VFW’s annual chicken barbeque dinner. The Avoca V.F.W. Post 8335 will have its annual chicken barbeque dinner Satur ...

Good, wholesome fun at Little League ‘Field Night’ - 08/23/2009
I love technology. I always have and I probably always will. Even as a child I can recall sitting on my dad’s lap and asking him if I could play with the calculator after he finished budgeting our monthly bills. Pushing the button ...