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Garlic is front and center at Drums festival
DRUMS — You may not know it, but garlic is everywhere. And in Drums, not only is garlic used, but it is celebrated. The 19th annual Hot and Stinky Garlic Festival was held Saturday afternoon […]
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Fine Arts Fiesta announces establishment of the Jane Lampe Groh Fund
WILKES-BARRE — The Fine Arts Fiesta has announced the establishment of the Jane Lampe Groh Fine Arts Fiesta Fund at the Luzerne Foundation. The Fine Arts Fiesta, Pennsylvania’s oldest full-scale arts festival, was founded in […]
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Red Cross offers safety tips as students head back to school
WILKES-BARRE — The American Red Cross has one clear message for students returning to school — stay safe. As school bells are calling students back to the classroom, the American Red Cross wants to make […]
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Plans being finalized as Plymouth prepares for The Wall That Heals
PLYMOUTH — The finishing touches are being put to the plans to bring The Wall That Heals to Plymouth on Sept. 3-8. A group of volunteers completed making 157 large red, white and blue bows […]
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Beyond the Byline: School days in the time of Camelot
“Don’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment, that was known as Camelot.” — Alan Jay Lerner WILKES-BARRE — Every year at this time, I get a […]
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First Vegas-themed gaming room opens in Western Pennsylvania
WILKES-BARRE — The first legal Video Gaming Terminals in Western Pennsylvania opened to the public last week at Emlenton Truck Plaza in Emlenton. The Pennsylvania legislature approved truck stop gaming in 2017. Emlenton Truck Plaza […]
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New leaders, new schedules, new school: First days are here
Three districts begin school with changes in leadership. One swings the doors of a new school open, while another closes a tradition-rich chapter with sports consolidation. Seven of 11 Luzerne County School Districts, and all […]
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Hanover Twp. police search for scooter operator
HANOVER TWP. — Police are looking for a man accused of fleeing a traffic stop on West End Road. According to the Hanover Township Police Department’s Facebook page, a white male wearing a hat and […]
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Guest helps evacuate Sherman Hills residents as fire breaks out
WILKES-BARRE — A fire breaking out at the Sherman Hills apartments in Wilkes-Barre caused the building to be evacuated on Saturday evening. Police, fire and medic teams from Wilkes-Barre City responded around 5 p.m. for […]
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As school starts, Wolf Administration encourages healthy eating habits
WILKES-BARRE — Wolf Administration officials last week discussed the importance of proper nutrition, especially among school-aged children, and offered healthy tips to parents and students who are preparing for the new school year. “We want […]
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There’s still time to obtain Wilkes-Barre Founders’ Day Gala tickets
WILKES-BARRE — There’s still time to get your ticket to a party that’s been 250 years in the making. Wilkes-Barre is the oldest city in Northeastern Pennsylvania, tracing its roots to a village founded by […]
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What hatchet-throwing is actually like
When going down to The Hatchet Factory to report on ax-throwing, the only thing I wanted was for someone to hand me an ax. Thankfully — after making me sign a release form, of course […]