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Around Town: Surprise! The birthday celebration continues
16+ min ago (690+ words) Mike Mc Ginley Around Town Mike and Oscar at Mike's surprise birthday party at The Parlor on Pierce Street in Kingston. The craft cocktail and charcuterie venue isn't open just yet, but Mike and friends got a sneak preview of…...
What's Up, NEPA? " Week of Monday, June 18, 2026
18+ min ago (290+ words) Shrek, the Musical," presented by Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 North Main St. , Wilkes-Barre, through June 28, with performances at 7: 30 p. m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p. m. Sundays. Tickets are $27. 50 at ltwb. org or through the box office at 570-823-1875. Snowball Mountain Challenge Vacation Bible School,…...
Tell Giselle: Beginning anew again, part 2
18+ min ago (456+ words) Giselle Massi Tell Giselle Much of the pop therapy emphasizes having the guts, even being fearless, to take the unhappiness or discontentedness that one feels about the current state of oneself and one's position in life, and go for broke....
Thousands flock to Kirby Park for America250 PA Commonwealth Concert with Lady A, En Vogue
48+ min ago (771+ words) Lady A, En Vogue take Kirby Park stage for patriotic celebration Headliner Lady A performs during Saturday's America250 PA Commonwealth Concert Series at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. En Vogue opens for Lady A at Saturday evening's America250 PA Commonwealth Concert Series event…...
Editorial: Today, we celebrate Dad
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (430+ words) Times Leader Editorial Board Happy Father's Day. That is, if you remembered to celebrate it, and if you figured out a gift to give, or if, as a father, you got something you actually wanted. Mother's Day provokes much more…...
Little League: Mountain Top, Pittston earn wins in minor softball play
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (177+ words) The District 16 Little League Minor Softball tournament continued Saturday with Mountain Top earning a 25-10 win over Northwest in three innings. Josie Smolinsky was 1-for-2 with a triple, two runs scored and three RBI in the win. Ella Smith went 1-for…...
Clark turning US Open into a runaway with six-shot lead
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (1073+ words) By Doug Ferguson AP Golf Writer Wyndham Clark hits from the rough on the ninth hole during the third round of the U. S. Open on Saturady at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Scottie Scheffler hits from the bunker on the second hole…...
Triathlon Stories: Kristin Schiesswohl White looks back on an elite career " and a potential return
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (1838+ words) By David Bass Special to Times Leader Kristin Schiesswohl White's lengthy and impressive resume includes a Wilkes-Barre Triathlon victory in 2009 and three trips to Kona, Hawaii, for the Ironman World Championship. Kristin Schiesswohl White became an age group world champion…...
Convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (901+ words) By Jim Vertuno AP Sports Writer Joe Scally (23) and Alex Freeman (16) celebrate after the United States won consecutive matches at the World Cup for the first time since 1930, beating Australia on Friday. The early results are in: This U. S men's…...
World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through
7+ hour ago (1032+ words) By R. J. RICO and EMILIE MEGNIEN Associated Press Bina Ramroop holds proof of the ticket she bought through Stub Hub for the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026. Patrick O'Neil, his…...