Tuesday, June 24, 2025

WBCTC Food Hub Program strengthens students’ role within the food supply chain

PLAINS TWP. — Clancy Cash Harrison, founder of The Food Dignity Movement, announced a partnership with the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center on a workforce development initiative aimed at fostering educational and professional growth.

US confirms missile attack from Iran on air base in Qatar

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Defense Department official is confirming a missile attack from Iran on a U.S. military base in Qatar but says no casualties have been reported.

Colors of love, diversity, equality: Wilkes-Barre celebrates Pride Month with parade, festival on Public Square

WILKES-BARRE — Amid scattered thunderstorms Sunday, a rainbow emerged.

US signals a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Sunday signaled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites as U.S. officials assessed Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and the threat of retaliation against American interests.

Wilkes University to Host LitFest from June 15-19

Wilkes University will host its fifth annual LitFest, including a 20th anniversary celebration for the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, from June 15-19. Sponsored by the creative writing program as part of...

Suicide bomber kills at least 22 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria during Divine Liturgy

DWEIL’A, Syria — A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least 22 and wounding 63 others, state media reported.

Eastern half of U.S. endures another long day of dangerous heat

MADISON, Wis. — Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East endured another sweltering day of dangerously hot temperatures Sunday as a rare June heat wave continued to grip much of the U.S.

US intervenes in war between Israel and Iran, striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites

TEL AVIV, Israel — The United States struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel ‘s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe despite fears of a wider regional conflict.

Grico’s Restaurant: Making memories for 90 years and counting

EXETER — The main reason Rob Friedman wanted to purchase Grico’s Restaurant speaks to perhaps why the iconic fine dining place is celebrating its 90th anniversary.

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Father says Pacers’ Haliburton suffered Achilles injury in Game 7

OKLAHOMA CITY — This is not how Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton saw the season ending.

Chase Briscoe holds off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin to win at Pocono

LONG POND — Chase Briscoe got the cold facts when the third-generation driver’s career took an unexpected turn, leaving his lame-duck NASCAR team for the sport’s most coveted available seat with powerhouse Joe Gibbs Racing.

Flordia Panthers celebrate ‘amazing’ back-to-back Stanley Cup wins with another parade

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Champagne was swilled and spilled, cigars were smoked and the Stanley Cup was hoisted a few more times, all with about 400,000 people watching.

LSU sweeps Coastal Carolina in CWS finals for 2nd national title in 3 years

OMAHA, Neb. — LSU knocked previously unbeaten Coastal Carolina ace Jacob Morrison out of the game with a four-run fourth inning and the Tigers won their second national championship in three years Sunday with a 5-3 victory in the College World Series finals.

RailRiders edge Louisville to close series with a victory

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders topped the Louisville Bats 3-2 Sunday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. Brendan Beck worked six scoreless in his Triple-A debut to help the RailRiders earn a split of their series in Louisville.

Little League roundup: Hanover captures D16 junior baseball title

Hanover brought home the first championship of the local Little League All-Star season on Sunday, earning the junior baseball championship with a 12-4 win over Pittston.

Hot start leads Mountain Top past Greater Pittston Township

JENKINS TWP. — When pool play in the District 16 Major Baseball All-Star tournament got underway on Thursday, Mountain Top was the odd team out and had to wait until Saturday for their first action.

Back Mountain Triathlon: Malshefski blending strength with spirit

On Aug. 24, the Back Mountain Triathlon returns for its third year to Harveys Lake and the Back Mountain community. Over 300 athletes are expected, with many of those being first-time triathletes. The race this year will again feature a sprint distance course (750 meter swim/12 mile bike/5K run), occurring at the same time as the original Olympic length race; aqua bike and relay options are also offered. Sprint triathlons are approximately half the distance of an Olympic triathlon, making it a great entry point for beginners or new triathletes.

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