The 2022 refuse bills have been mailed. The yearly fee will include a one-page calendar, window card and 60 labels. Residents will now purchase their own bags, 30-gallon, with a 35-pound maximum weight limit, and apply the labels prior to placing trash curbside. Only one sticker is needed per bag. 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
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
Happy New Year, my friends! I hope you have a great holiday and enjoy watching lots of football with family and friends. The Penn State and No… Read more
There winners of the city’s holiday home decorating contest are Janet Pohoda, for Best Classic Holiday; Beth O’Boyle, for Best Themed Décor, a… Read more
It’s incredibly difficult to believe that the calendar now says 2022. It feels like just yesterday it was 2019, but here we are. Read more
