After 40 years playing blues, folk, swing, jazz, country and rock ’n’ roll, what was left for singer/songwriter and Wilkes-Barre native Lex Romane to do? Answer — anthracite coal-themed music. Fueled by the memory of going to the Knox Mine Disaster site with his father when he was 11, and in… Read more
That rum and Coke at Christmas at Phil DePhillips’ house came to mind when I read of the death of his Aunt Mary Sciandra. We were seniors that… Read more
The 2022 refuse bills have been mailed. The yearly fee will include a one-page calendar, window card and 60 labels. Residents will now purchas… Read more
It’s a sad weekend in Duryea as we say goodbye to St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church. After 124 years of worship and service to Duryea… Read more
There are some changes coming to West Pittston and it is very important to stay informed as to what is going on in our little Garden Village. Read more
Pittston City announced the ninth annual Pittston St. Patrick’s Parade will be held Saturday, March 5. Read more
As a lover of books, I get so excited when I see days like Book Publishers Day, which is celebrated on Sunday, Jan. 16. It’s a day for us to c… Read more
There is a great quote from George Lucas, the “Star Wars” filmmaker, that says, “Don’t avoid the cliches — they are cliches because they work!… Read more
Nasty COVID strikes again. Due to the increase in COVID cases in Luzerne County, the Avoca Municipal Building is closed to the public in an ef… Read more
In the 1980s, Procter and Gamble in Mehoopany had a problem. The rollers for their log stripper, which they used to make pulp for paper produc… Read more
Stephen Spielberg’s “West Side Story” took me back to 1961 and junior high school when my big sister Sheila allowed me to spend hours and hour… Read more
One of my favorite parts of the holidays is all of the food. There are so many delicious meals. Although they are certainly delicious and enjo… Read more
The New Year is a funny thing, isn’t it? 2021 became 2022 in a moment — late Friday night became early Saturday morning like it does every wee… Read more
With a new year comes change, and we have a change in our borough refuse collection system. In the past, residents made a one-time annual purc… Read more
Looks like we made it, friends. A new year! And I’m excited … this year is a huge one for me. I’m turning 30 and have some pretty big life eve… Read more
Did anyone else feel badly upon hearing that Betty White had passed away peacefully in her bed at the age of 99? Why do we feel so badly when,… Read more
Pittston Memorial Library has new extended hours. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesd… Read more
Dupont Borough recently held its reorganization meeting. Oath of office was administered by Magisterial District Judge Alexandra Kokura Kravit… Read more
With 2021 in the books, many of us will embrace this month by making healthy lifestyle changes. While exercising more, reducing stress and eat… Read more
