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Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: Change is inevitable, so embrace it as best you can

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Jan 17, 2021
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January, in my opinion, always seems to be the month that brings with it a return to normalcy. After the hustle, bustle and excitement of the previous weeks, my daily routine is able to recover and find its schedule once again. However, this hasn’t proved to be the case in 2021. January, thi… Read more

West Pittston: Thanks for making the season bright

  • John Bubul
  • Jan 17, 2021
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This past weekend we took down the Christmas tree in my living room. It’s one of my least favorite days of the year. The house just feels so e… Read more

Avoca: Refuse bills will be mailed soon

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Jan 17, 2021
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Refuse invoices for 2021 will be mailed to residents soon. Read more

Duryea: COVID closes borough building

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Jan 17, 2021
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Due to a Duryea Borough employee testing positive for COVID-19, residents are advised the Duryea Municipal Building is closed indefinitely as … Read more

Dupont: Municipal building offers weekend office hours

  • Annmarie Paddock
  • Jan 17, 2021
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Dupont’s municipal offices will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays throughout January. Read more

Hughestown: Keep up with those resolutions ... if you want

  • Kayleigh DeMace
  • Jan 17, 2021
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How are your resolutions going? With just about two full weeks left in the first month of 2021, those who have set resolutions are either thri… Read more

Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Protect the future by preserving the past

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Jan 17, 2021
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In the end, we just want to be remembered. Our children will miss us. Our grandchildren. But time erases us until a teacher assigns a family t… Read more

Pittston: Donations not being sought for mural

  • Katie Kelly
  • Jan 17, 2021
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In response to some complaints received regarding donations that were being collected on behalf of a mural for Downtown Pittston, the City of … Read more

Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Community generously supports WA students through scholarship program

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Jan 10, 2021
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A great community is a living thing with huge arms that wrap around us and make us feel cared for. The heartbeat of that community is its scho… Read more

West Pittston: Readers take center stage at West Pittston Library

  • John Bubul
  • Jan 10, 2021
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There are very few things in this world that bring me as much joy as being on a stage performing. It’s a chance to be somebody else. It’s a ch… Read more

Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: Jenkins Lions spread holiday cheer at Wesley Village

  • Brandon Jopling
  • Jan 10, 2021
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Each year, as I take down my Christmas decorations, I find myself wishing that I could keep everything up just a little while longer. I feel l… Read more

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Dupont: Dupoont Lions Club is unstoppable

Dupont: Dupoont Lions Club is unstoppable

  • Annmarie Paddock
  • Jan 10, 2021
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Numerous cancelled meetings and changes due to the pandemic have not stopped the Dupont Lions from helping the community. Lions continued thei… Read more

Hughestown: Borough building reopens

  • Kayleigh DeMace
  • Jan 10, 2021
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In my research this week, I found that Jan. 12 is National Pharmacist Day. Pharmacists are one of the many health care heroes fighting for our… Read more

Avoca: Avoca fire chiefs retire

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Jan 10, 2021
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As the new year arrives, changes have arrived too at the Avoca Fire Department. For the first time in 40 years, the Avoca Fire Department star… Read more

Duryea: Trash stickers available for 2021

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Jan 10, 2021
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With the new year here, it’s time for us to purchase our annual garbage placards. While talking about the importance of waste management may s… Read more

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Dupont: Dupont Lions Club is unstoppable

Dupont: Dupont Lions Club is unstoppable

  • Annmarie Paddock
  • Jan 3, 2021
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Dupont Volunteer Hose Company escorted Santa Claus around town on Dec. 19. A parade of fire trucks and other emergency vehicles paraded around… Read more

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Pittston: Healey and friends help the community

Pittston: Healey and friends help the community

  • Katie Kelly
  • Jan 3, 2021
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Thanks to some of Santa’s elves, parts of the community recently were dotted with gloves, hats, scarfs and other winter clothing items for any… Read more

West Pittston: May the new year usher in hope

  • John Bubul
  • Jan 3, 2021
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It’s always a little bittersweet at the beginning of the new year. Decorations are taken down. Christmas trees are found on the sidewalk. It f… Read more

Avoca: Carry the lessons of 2020 into the new year

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Jan 3, 2021
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Happy New Year, my friends! Read more

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  • Duryea: COVID closes borough building
  • Young heroes armed with ashes
  • Oblates of St. Joseph will celebrate Feast of the Holy Spouses
  • Coming attractions: New college campus, expanded community events and ice sculptures coming to Pittston
  • Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: Change is inevitable, so embrace it as best you can
  • Chamber raffles crystal statue for 100th anniversary celebration
  • Dupont: Municipal building offers weekend office hours
  • Pittston: Donations not being sought for mural
  • Still always time for this
  • Duryea: Trash stickers available for 2021

Hughestown: Returning to normal starts with small steps

  • Kayleigh DeMace
  • Jan 3, 2021
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Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Hoping for things to look forward to

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Jan 3, 2021
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Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: Here's to a more positive year

  • Brandon Jopling
  • Jan 3, 2021
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Duryea: Set attainable goals for 2021

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Jan 3, 2021
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Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: End the year on a relaxing note

  • Brandon Jopling
  • Dec 27, 2020
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Hughestown: Hang in there, 2020 is almost over

  • Kayleigh DeMace
  • Dec 27, 2020
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Duryea: Santa and Excelsior Hose Company deliver Christmas spirit

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Dec 27, 2020
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Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Scouting for Food a success

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Dec 27, 2020
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Dupont: AMVETS hold Wreaths Across America ceremony

Dupont: AMVETS hold Wreaths Across America ceremony

  • Annmarie Paddock
  • Dec 27, 2020
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Pittston: Pittston Area girls basketball team adorns downtown with winter accessories

  • Katie Kelly
  • Dec 27, 2020
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Avoca: Last call for VFW Auxiliary raffle tickets

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Dec 27, 2020
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Avoca: Christmas services set at borough churches

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Dec 20, 2020
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West Pittston: In this quiet Christmas season, find joy in simple things

  • John Bubul
  • Dec 20, 2020
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Hughestown: Joy at the end of a challenging year

  • Kayleigh DeMace
  • Dec 20, 2020
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Pittston: Virtual Carol Service set for Sunday

  • Katie Kelly
  • Dec 20, 2020
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Duryea: Holiday services at local churches set

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Dec 20, 2020
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Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: Finding peace and calm after Christmas season chaos

  • Brandon Jopling
  • Dec 20, 2020
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Dupont: Masses scheduled for Christmas and Christmas Eve

  • Annmarie Paddock
  • Dec 20, 2020
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Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: A time for stillness, quiet and patience

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Updated Dec 16, 2020
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Avoca: VFW Auxiliary offers raffle for hunting, outdoor enthusiasts

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Dec 13, 2020
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Dupont: Santa Claus is coming to town

Dupont: Santa Claus is coming to town

  • Annmarie Paddock
  • Dec 13, 2020
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Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Do it for grandma and grandpa

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Dec 13, 2020
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Duryea: Still spreading Christmas cheer

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Dec 13, 2020
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Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: Pittston Twp. Police Department collecting food for those in need

  • Brandon Jopling
  • Dec 13, 2020
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West Pittston: Celebrate the traditions you can this holiday season

  • Dec 13, 2020
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Hughestown: Warm up with a cup of cocoa

  • Kayleigh DeMace
  • Dec 13, 2020
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Pittston: Cast a vote for your favorite holiday house

  • Katie Kelly
  • Dec 13, 2020
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Dupont: Remembering Pearl Harbor

  • Annmarie Paddock
  • Dec 6, 2020
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Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: A season for patience and giving

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Dec 6, 2020
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West Pittston: Your holiday shopping can help the library

  • John Bubul
  • Dec 6, 2020
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Duryea: Pre-Christmas breakfast will be held this year as takeout only

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Dec 6, 2020
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Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: Santa Claus is coming to town

  • Brandon Jopling
  • Dec 6, 2020
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Pittston: Santa Squad helps spread holiday cheer

  • Dec 6, 2020
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Avoca: Celebrate the holidays with these Christmas events

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Dec 6, 2020
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Hughestown: Share the joy with Toys for Tots

  • Kayleigh DeMace
  • Dec 6, 2020
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Dupont: Rock for Ronnie to help with medical bills

  • Annmarie Paddock
  • Nov 29, 2020
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Avoca: It's almost time for Avoca Sesquicentennial Committee's holiday raffle

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Nov 29, 2020
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West Pittston: Bring on Christmas

  • John Bubul
  • Nov 29, 2020
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Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: Start getting ready for Christmas

  • Brandon Jopling
  • Nov 29, 2020
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Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: WA scholarship program continues to add awards

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Nov 29, 2020
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Duryea: Thanks to the Lions, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Nov 29, 2020
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Hughestown: Support small businesses this holiday season

  • Kayleigh DeMace
  • Nov 29, 2020
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Pittston: Police signs help support K-9 program

  • Katie Kelly
  • Nov 29, 2020
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Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp.: There's still so many reasons to be thankful

  • Branon Jopling
  • Nov 26, 2020
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West Pittston: Enjoy a new tradition this year

  • John Bubul
  • Nov 26, 2020
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Avoca: Be thankful for what you still have this year

  • Jackie Borthwick-Galvin
  • Nov 26, 2020
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Pittston: Santa Squad on the move to help kids

  • Katie Kelly
  • Nov 26, 2020
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Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Relive memories of happier holidays

  • Barbara Bullions
  • Nov 26, 2020
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