In February 1912, a trio of Salvationists from Tunkhannock — Captain and his wife D.D. Thomas and Lieutenant Pearl Summers — moved to Franklin Street in West Pittston and rented Booth’s Hall on the third floor of 53 S. Main St. in Pittston, planting a Salvation Army post in the Pittston area… Read more
“Easy to be hard,” Three Dog Night sang in 1969. “Easy to be cold.” Read more
The cover story of last week’s Progress included incorrect information about Pittston’s Second Friday Art Walks and the Pittston Tomato Festival. Read more
Many years ago, some of the men who immigrated from Italy were not church goers and priests refused to bury them in church cemeteries. So, the… Read more
A giant indoor parish flea market will be held in the Sacred Heart Church hall, 215 Lackawanna Ave., from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 24,… Read more
Jacquelines of Knights of Columbus Council 55 will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at the Knights of Columbus home on Main Street in Pittsto… Read more
Thank goodness life is starting to get back to pre-COVID living, at least a little bit. At this time last year, everything was canceled, and w… Read more
A staple of growing up in West Pittston is going to the park. I can remember countless summer afternoons spent in the park with friends and ne… Read more
Today is National Columnists day! I wrote about this a few years ago but seeing it now and looking back at the past year, I cannot help but be… Read more
April 22 is Earth Day, a special day where we recognize and celebrate the beauty of nature and the gifts of the natural world around us. Takin… Read more
St. John’s, Class of 1971, will meet Read more
While the pandemic may have led to the date change for the borough’s sesquicentennial celebration from May to September, it’s not stopping at … Read more
It won’t be long before there are none of us left who remember when television was free.When there were only three channels and they all signe… Read more
Seeking peace?The answer may be in the palm of your hand.I’m talking about your smart phone. More specifically, the little button on the side … Read more
As COVID-19 restrictions are starting to lift, many community members are excited to be back and share their upcoming plans for annual spring … Read more
It was a typical evening in the Ackerman family room. But it wasn’t going to stay that way. Read more
The Pittston City Police Department has introduced its new K-9 officer, Fritz. He is a 9-week-old pure bred German shepherd who was brought ho… Read more
Yatesville Borough reminds residents building permits are required for any home improvement projects being undertaken within the borough. Read more
April 11th is National Pet Day. How many of us have or have had pets that are incredibly important parts of our lives? For my whole life, my f… Read more
