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Community Spotlight: Greater Pittston – July 17, 2026
Mount Zion UMC’s 43rd annual chicken barbecue: Takeout starts 4 p.m.; dine-in 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Mount Zion United Methodist Church pavilion, Mount Zion Road, Harding. Half of a chicken, a baked potato, corn on the cob, slaw, roll and dessert. Cost, $15 for adults. All welcome. To reserve tickets, call Karen Daniels at 570-885-1650. Donatio
Community digest: july 17, 2026
Luzerne County Wyoming Valley Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America public stitch-in: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Public is welcome to bring something to stitch along or to stop by and see what the group is stitching. Back Mountain Drive-thru chicken barbecue: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fri
Community Spotlight: Wilkes-Barre area – July 16, 2026
St. Nicholas-St. Mary Parish Summer Bazaar: 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July 17; after 4 p.m. Mass to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Church grounds, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Live entertainment nightly, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Flaxy Morgan, Thursday; Popstar Drive, Friday; Kartune, Saturday. Bratwurst, Mexican and Caribbean food, pot
Community digest: july 16, 2026
Luzerne County Wyoming Valley Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America public stitch-in: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Public is welcome to bring something to stitch along or to stop by and see what the group is stitching. Back Mountain Drive-thru chicken barbecue: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fri
William J. Hafey Assembly 925 K of C holds Flag Day ceremony
The William J. Hafey Assembly 925 Knights of Columbus held a Flag Day rising ceremony at the Luzerne County Courthouse on June 14. The Fourth Degree is the patriotic Degree of the Knights of Columbus. This observance carries special significance as part of the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the United States.
Dallas Lions Club to host golf tournament
The Dallas Lions Club will be conducting its Fourth Annual Frank G Rollman Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 14, at Irem Temple Country Club in Dallas. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. and tee time is 1:30 p.m. Dinner and awards will be held at Appletree Terrace in Dallas. The Dallas Lions Club, which was established in the Back Mountain in 1950, is cele
Community Spotlight: Back Mountain – July 15, 2026
St. Paul’s labyrinth walk: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas. No reservations required. Shoes are not worn while walking the labyrinth; wear or bring socks. Finger labyrinths available for those with physical or visual disabilities. For information, contact [email protected] or 570-675-3859. Trucksville UMC dri
Today’s Hot Shots: July 15, 2026
Community digest: july 15, 2026
Luzerne County Wyoming Valley Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America public stitch-in: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Public is welcome to bring something to stitch along or to stop by and see what the group is stitching. Back Mountain Labyrinth walk: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. St
Community Spotlight: Mountain Top – July 14, 2026
Paranormal author Maxim Furek discusses “The Smurl Haunting”: 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. Soul Shine, 80 N. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Free; open to the public. Furek will discuss his book, “The Smurl Haunting: When Ed and Lorraine Came to Town,” about the West Pittston haunting and the inspiration for the movie “Conjuring: Last Rites.” For information, cont
Community digest: july 14, 2026
Luzerne County Wyoming Valley Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America public stitch-in: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Public is welcome to bring something to stitch along or to stop by and see what the group is stitching. Back Mountain Labyrinth walk: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. St
Community digest: july 13, 2026
Luzerne County Wyoming Valley Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America public stitch-in: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Public is welcome to bring something to stitch along or to stop by and see what the group is stitching. Back Mountain Fire company bingo: Doors and kitchen open 5:30 p.
Dean’s lists: July 12, 2026
Alvernia University Alvernia University, Reading, announced Haylie Dearmitt, an occupational therapy major from Kingston, was named to the spring dean’s list with an average of 3.5 or higher. Belmont University Gabriella Randazzo, of Dallas, was named to the spring dean’s list at Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, with an average of 3.5 or higher. Col
Wyoming Valley West students attend Key Club convention
Members of the Wyoming Valley West Key Club recently attended the Key Club Pennsylvania District Convention which was held at the Harrisburg Hilton. The day included lunch, workshops and dinner. Discussions were held in different areas to offer support and ideas on how to improve Key Clubs. Workshops were also available for Key Club advisers. The WVW Key Clu
Reunions: July 12, 2026
Joseph A. Moran Scholarship awarded to Wilkes-Barre Area student
The Joseph A. Moran Scholarship Committee awarded a $3,000 scholarship to Jacob Howe at Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s awards program on June 3. Howe, son of Brian Howe and the late Christine Walsh Howe, will attend Lock Haven University this fall. A four-year varsity football player at Wilkes-Barre Area High School, he served as team captain, played th
July programs announced at Ricketts Glen
The following programs will be held at Ricketts Glen State Park in July: PA 250, Folk Healing in the Keystone State: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15. Meet at Glens Parking Lot off Route 118. Explore Pennsylvania’s role in nature-based wellness in the 1700s. Learn how healers utilized knowledge of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and other natural materi
Library news: july 12, 2026
Back Mountain Library 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, 570-675-1182, Hoyt Library 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, 570-287-2013, [email protected], hoytlibrary.org Summer reading program “Unearth a Story”: Through the summer. Activities and programs to interest and educate children and adults of all ages; themed crafts, STEM activities, LEGO and Makerspace challenges an
Community digest: july 12, 2026
Luzerne County The 24th Connecticut Militia Reenactment’s Revolutionary War military and civilian encampment: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Nesbitt Park, Kingston. Live battle scenarios of July 3, 1778 battle. Join a scouting party in search of loyalist troops and their Seneca and Delaware allies; visit military and civilian camps; meet Revolutionary Wa
