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Monsignor Michael Delaney recently bid farewell to Olyphant after serving nine years at Holy Cross Church/St. Patrick’s Church. The Olyphant Borough Council and the mayor extended their gratitude with a plaque in his honor, which read in part, “you will always be a part of our town.” Monsignor Delaney, who also served as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Throop, is now going to serve Our Lady of Snows Roman Catholic Church in Clarks Summit. Shown from left are, first row: Olyphant Mayor John Sedlak, Monsignor Michael Delaney and Olyphant Council Members: Robert Hudak and Dina Harrington. Second row: Dave Krukovitz, Gerald Tully, James Baldan, Michael Adda, and Beth Frushon.

Olyphant churches bid farewell to Monsignor Michael Delaney

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Shown from left are John Nealon, Susie Bassmasters vice president; Anna’s father, Jason Brown; Anna Brown, scholarship recipient; Chris Ostroski, treasurer; Matt Miller, secretary; Harry Soudas, board member and Ralph Aufiero, board member. Submitted photo

Suskie Bassmasters award scholarship

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The Strive Olympic Triathlon is set to return Sunday after being held as a virtual race last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Times Leader file photo

Strive Olympic Triathlon returns Sunday after pandemic interfered with 2020 event

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Alec Aversa of Thornhurst portrayed Prince Siegfried and Emily Heffner of Kingston portrayed Odette/Odile in the ballet ‘Swan Lake,’ which the Joan Harris Centre presented at Meyers High School this spring. Joan Harris Centre photo

‘Swan Lake’ provides ‘swan song’ for Meyers High School stage

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This green zucchini and yellow squash came from the Farmers Market in Wilkes-Barre, and it looks as if there’s a set of conjoined twins among the yellow ones. Don’t worry, I cut them apart right after chopping the onion. Mary Therese Biebel | Times Leader

Basic zucchini recipe celebrates simplicity of summer

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Among the friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction who attended Monday’s kick-off dinner were, seated: Denise Schnars, Lynn Bartz and Susan Klaips. Standing: Charlotte Bartizek, Michael Elias, Susan Worth, Gladys Harsel and Virginia Luke. Mary Therese Biebel | Times Leader

Friends of Back Mountain Library Auction attend kick-off dinner

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‘Without Me’ singer Halsey announces birth of first child

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The Beer Gang, Season 2: Episode 9: Wallenpaupack Brewing Company’s Party...

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Spanish in the Workplace course offered at Penn State Hazleton this...

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Shown from left are Etruscan Press Executive Director and Wilkes faculty member Phil Brady; 2021 Etruscan Prize recipient John Cornelius of Nescopeck, Pa.; and Etruscan Press Production Editor Pamela Turchin Kirsten Peters

Wilkes University student John Cornelius awarded 2021 Etruscan Prize

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Among the volunteers for the rummage and furniture sale are Lauren Telep, chairman; Jeanne Cuccura, Tony Zedar, “Master” Silas Harris, Ann Elaine Gazella Srebro and Marie Martin.

SS. Cyril and Methodius Church plans rummage/furniture sale

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Lake Tahoe’s dazzling shade of blue water must be seen to be believed. Photo courtesy Ruth Corcoran

Life at Full Throttle: Enjoying majestic views of Lake Tahoe

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Around Town: A busy time in Downtown Wilkes-Barre

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If you look closely at the ‘Mischief in the Clock Tower’ display, you will see the work of some naughty little monkeys. The display is one of several by designer Stephen Hendrickson that can be seen at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock through Sept. 3. Submitted photo

Dietrich Theater celebrates Christmas in July

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The Friends of the Osterhout Free Library are relocating their book shop to a different location inside the Osterhout Free Library this summer. To make room for the new spot, the Friends are hosting a moving sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Bare. Shoppers can fill a bag for just $5. For additional details or questions, please contact Amber Loomis, Director of Development, ataloomis@luzernelibraries.org or 570-823-0156, ext. 218. Shown from left are: Cynthia Bhagat, Kathleen Hannon, Irene Martin, Linda Kubiak, Claire Vassia, Diane Krokos. Submitted

Friends of Osterhout Free Library to hold moving sale on July...

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The plated salad before topping with a few olives. The ingredients are a flavorful mix on their own, but the fact that the potatoes are briefly marinated in white wine coupled with the delicious dressing really make this dish pop. Mark Guydish | Times Leader

In celebration of Bastille Day: Vive Salad Nicoise!

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Shown from left are: Brian Chapman, Retail District Manager; Jack Williams Tire; Sam Senuk Sr., Vice President of Retail, Jack Williams Tire; Ryan Leckey, Reporter/Producer of Leckey Live, Newswatch 16 This Morning; Jason Williams, Chief Strategy Officer, Jack Williams Tire; Jim Brogna, Vice President for Strategic Partnership Development, Allied Services.

Jack Williams Tire presents $15,000 to Allied Services as part of...

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More or less following a recipe from Martha Stewart, I roasted a whole bird in the oven, with 40 cloves of garlic (and a little white wine) in the pan. Only a few of the cloves are shown on the platter, but all 40 were eventually consumed. Mary Therese Biebel | Times Leader

Garlic chicken’s a tasty, fragrant dish

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Traditional artist Frank Littlebear of the Cree Nation will share music and dance with audiences at the Everhart Museum in Scranton on Saturday.

Everhart Museum to host ‘Light on Culture’ on July 17

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Ruth and Bill are seen with baby Brayden, who was born on Monday. ‘Grandma is the dream job I’ve been waiting for my entire life,’ Ruth said. Courtesy Ruth Corcoran

Life at Full Throttle: Welcoming baby Brayden

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Dr. Steven Thomas is shown conducting the Arcadia Chorale during a 2017 concert at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Scranton. Submitted photo

Remembering Steven Thomas

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The title character in ‘The Girl Who Swallowed A Cactus’ is played by Amy Rene Bryne, who is standing on the platform during a recent BTE rehearsal. Standing below are Sheila’s friends, played by Lily Eliza Wirth, Andrew Hubatsek and Eric Wunsch, and the narrator, played by Violet Race. Mary Therese Biebel | Times Leader

Meet Sheila, ‘who swallowed a cactus,’ and her friends

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Around town: There is plenty to do in NEPA these days

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The works to be on display represent a collaboration between artists Peter Hoffer and Georgios Kyriakos. Submittted photo

Waverly Small Works Gallery announces new exhibit

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